Greenhouse

5 photos · 2021–2022

5 photographs tagged Greenhouse, 2021–2022.

BLM-painted flower planters inside a greenhouse at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
This greenhouse at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis was established as a space for community expression and remembrance following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The planters, decorated with "Black Lives Matter" and "Black Gang Brown Lives Matter" slogans, signify the ongoing activism and social justice movements in the area. The greenhouse, with its floral displays, represents a continued commitment to honoring Floyd's memory and advocating for racial equality. It serves as a testament to the community's resilience and their efforts to cultivate dialogue and foster change.

George Floyd Square Greenhouse: BLM Planters, Minneapolis

Greenhouse at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis with memorial signs and painted planters.
This greenhouse at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis served as a protected space for plants during the winter months, following the memorialization of George Floyd. The structure, adorned with tributes and artwork, including references to "No Justice No Peace" and "Black Lives Matter," reflects the ongoing significance of the square as a site of protest and remembrance. The plants, now brought back into the square, symbolize resilience and continued growth amidst the historical context of racial justice activism.

Greenhouse at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Greenhouse in March 2021
A greenhouse at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, March 2021, served as a space for cultivating plants and flowers through the winter months. The square became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This structure, adorned with signs and tributes such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Justice for George Floyd," reflects the community's ongoing commitment to remembrance and social justice.

George Floyd Square Greenhouse, Minneapolis, March 2021

George Floyd mural at Cup Foods in Minneapolis
The George Floyd Memorial mural, located at Cup Foods on the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, was created in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in May 2020. The mural serves as a focal point for remembrance and protest, situated at the epicenter of the "George Floyd Square" autonomous zone established by activists. This site became a significant gathering place for demonstrations and a symbol of the broader Black Lives Matter movement.

George Floyd Mural at Cup Foods, Minneapolis

Fist at George Floyd Square in March 2021
A raised fist sculpture and the Pan-African flag fly at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis in March 2021. The square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in May 2020. The area was occupied by protesters for an extended period, transforming it into a space for community gathering and activism. The fist and flag symbolize Black Power and solidarity, reflecting the ongoing movement for racial justice.

George Floyd Square Fist and Pan-African Flag, March 2021

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