Jeanelle Austin

7 photos · 2020–2025

7 photographs tagged Jeanelle Austin, 2020–2025.

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George Floyd’s family speaks at George Floyd Square
George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson, cousin Paris Stevens, and memorial caretaker Jeanelle Austin speak at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. They gathered to commemorate what would have been George Floyd's 47th birthday. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a community memorial and protest site following Floyd's murder by police on May 25, 2020.

George Floyd’s family speaks at George Floyd Square on his 47th birthday

George Floyds Family Releasing Balloons
Family and friends of George Floyd gathered at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis to commemorate his 48th birthday. The event, organized by the George Floyd Global Memorial, included the release of balloons by Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson, his cousin Paris Stevens, and Jeanelle Austin. George Floyd Square has become a significant site of remembrance and activism following Floyd's murder in May 2020.

George Floyd Square: Balloons Released for 48th Birthday

Jeanelle Austin speaks at an Amir Locke protest inside Minneapolis City Hall.
Jeanelle Austin speaks at a protest outside Minneapolis City Hall on February 2, 2022, following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. Attendees gathered to advocate for justice and deliver ethics complaints against Mayor Jacob Frey, citing concerns over his handling of the incident and police conduct.

Jeanelle Austin speaks at Minneapolis City Hall, Amir Locke Protest

Jeanelle Austin at Rise and Remember Festival
The "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.

Jeanelle Austin at Rise and Remember Festival

Panel discussion about "The People's Way" film at MSP International Film Festival in Minneapolis.
"The People's Way" is a documentary tied to the aftermath of George Floyd's killing at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. Following its screening at the MSP International Film Festival, the panel included director William Tyner alongside Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley and Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley. Also participating were Jeanelle Austin of George Floyd Global Memorial, the organization that maintains the offerings and artwork at George Floyd Square, and activist Toshira Garraway, founder of Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence. The discussion connected the film's subject matter to ongoing debates over the future of George Floyd Square as a memorial site.

Panel Discussion After “The People’s Way” Screening at MSP Film Festival

Community members gather at Say Their Names Cemetery during a vigil honoring those lost to police violence in Minneapolis.
A vigil takes place at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial site, established in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising, remembers individuals whose lives were lost due to police violence and racial injustice.

Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery, George Floyd Square

Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of Rise and Remember, speaks at the 5th annual festival at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of Rise and Remember, addresses attendees at the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival in 2025. The event took place at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site transformed into a memorial and community gathering space following the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, which occurred at this specific location.

Jeanelle Austin Addresses the Crowd at Rise and Remember’s 5th Anniversary Festival

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