Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd and Stolen Lives
March 2021
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Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protesters march downtown Minneapolis for Derek Chauvin trial
March 2021
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Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Pins Sold Outside Hennepin County Courthouse
March 2021
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George Floyd pins being sold outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.
Minneapolis Protest Sign: “Minneapolis is under military occupation”
March 2021
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Protesters outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is beginning in Minneapolis.
Chalk message at Hennepin County Courthouse during Chauvin trial
March 2021
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A protester writes with chalk outside the Hennepin County courthouse at the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Protesters at Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin Trial
March 2021
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Protesters behind security fencing that surrounds the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.
Minneapolis Protest Outside Hennepin County Government Center
March 2021
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Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest: Abolish Police and Prisons Sign
March 2021
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Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd Outside Hennepin County Government Center
March 2021
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Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protesters raise fists outside Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protesters enter security perimeter at Hennepin County Government Center
March 2021
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Protesters walking into "The Cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center.
Minneapolis Protest: Dismantle White Supremacy, March for Justice
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest: “Police = Tools of White Supremacy” Sign
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protestors march near Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd Victims March 2021
March 2021
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The day before Derek Chauvin goes on trial in Minneapolis for the murder of George Floyd a thousand march from the Government Center and down Hennepin Ave with a scroll that has 470+ names of people killed by MN police. Organizers point out Chauvin was involved in 5 of the names.
Minneapolis Protest: Defund White Supremacy Sign
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protesters sit during Chauvin trial march in Minneapolis
March 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd, Trial Begins
March 2021
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Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
St. Paul Protest for George Floyd Justice
March 2021
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Protesters gather outside the mansion seeking justice and change for victims of police violence.
Protester Holds Sign at Minnesota Governor’s Residence Rally
March 2021
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A protester holds up a sign at a rally outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence.
Minneapolis Protest for Police Violence Victims
March 2021
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Protesters gather outside the mansion seeking justice and change for victims of police violence.
Protest at MN Governor’s Residence for Police Brutality Victims
March 2021
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Protesters gather outside the Governor's Residence seeking justice and change for the victims of police brutality.
Toshira Garraway speaks at protest outside Governor’s residence
March 2021
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Family members of victims of police violence speak out and seek justice.
Protesters Rally Against Line 3 Pipeline in St. Paul
March 2021
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Protesters with a Stop Line 3 protest sign in St. Paul.
Nekima Levy Armstrong at Downtown Minneapolis Protest
February 2021
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Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.
Michelle Gross speaks at press conference before Derek Chauvin Trial
February 2021
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Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.
Minneapolis Protest for Community Control of MPD
February 2021
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A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.
St. Paul Protest: “We want soup for my family and yours” banner
January 2021
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Protesters march in St. Paul holding up a sign reading "We want soup for my family and yours".
Minneapolis Protest: “Police Are The Biggest Gang” Sign
January 2021
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100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.
Protesters at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Inauguration Day
January 2021
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Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration Day asking for community control of the police. Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Protest on Inauguration Day
January 2021
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Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration day asking for community control of the police.Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.
Minneapolis Protesters March on Inauguration Day
January 2021
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Around 100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.
St. Paul Protest: “Cash not Covid” and “No More Pipelines” Signs
January 2021
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“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.
St. Paul Counter Protest: “When Injustice Becomes Law” Sign
January 2021
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“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.
St. Paul Protest: “Aiding and Abetting is Also a Crime” Sign
January 2021
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“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.
Counter protesters at Minnesota Governor’s Residence, St. Paul
January 2021
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“The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.
Protest for Dolal Idd at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. Some marched to George Floyd Square.
Protesters march to George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, January 2021
January 2021
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Protesters march to George Floyd Square from where Dolal Idd was killed about a mile away.
Minneapolis Protest for Dolal Idd at Cedar Ave
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for Dolal Idd, Cedar & 36th
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for Dolal Idd, January 3, 2021
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Abolish Police Ice Poverty protest sign
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Protest for Dolal Idd at Cedar & 36th, Minneapolis
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for Dolal Idd Justice
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Protest for Dolal Idd at Cedar Ave, South Minneapolis
January 2021
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Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.
Downtown Minneapolis Protest, Police Response
January 2021
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Around a hundred joined a NYE nationwide call for protest supporting those imprisoned by the state. The Minneapolis Police, State Patrol, Golden Valley PD, Hennepin Sheriffs, & state aerial surveillance descended on the area to arrest dozens after the jail was spray-painted.
AGAIN? Protest Sign, Dolal Idd Vigil, W 36th St, Minneapolis
December 2020
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A protest sign reading "AGAIN?" sits at a vigil for Dolal Idd who was killed by the Minneapolis Police on December 30th.
Protesters March on Cedar Ave after Dolal Idd Killing
December 2020
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Protesters march down Cedar Ave a night after the Minneapolis police shoot and kill Dolal Idd. Minneapolis Police released video they say showed Dolal Idd shooting first through the window of his car during a firearm sting.
Neighbor supports Dolal Idd march on 17th Ave, Minneapolis
December 2020
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A neighbor comes out to show his support as protesters march down 17th Ave the night after Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police.
Black Lives Matter Anti-Fascist March, St. Paul
December 2020
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Protesters march against fascism in downtown St. Paul. The protesters marched through downtown with large banners.
Dogs at St. Paul Police Protest during Minneapolis Uprising
December 2020
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Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard from speakers on racial inequality and the need for defunding/abolishing the police.
Black Lives Matter Protest at Minnehaha & Payne, St. Paul
December 2020
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Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard from speakers on racial inequality and the need for defunding/abolishing the police.
Minneapolis Protester with “Economic Justice” Sign
December 2020
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Protester holds up a sign that reads "Economic Justice" during a defund police rally.
Protest Speaker at Minnehaha & Payne, St. Paul
December 2020
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Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard from speakers on racial inequality and the need for defunding/abolishing the police on December 12, 2020.
NLG number on Stop The Steal protester’s hand, St. Paul
December 2020
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A Stop The Steal counter protester gets the National Lawyer's Guild Number written on their hand in the event of arrest.
State Patrol at MN Governor’s Residence Stop The Steal Rally
December 2020
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State Patrol at a Stop The Steal rally in St. Paul after counter-protesters arrive. The Stop The Steal protesters had been gathering for weeks outside the Minnesota Governor’s mansion.
Stop The Steal Protest, MN State Patrol, Summit Ave, St. Paul
December 2020
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Back The Blue/Stop The Steal rally with counter-protesters near the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul. The counter-protest was after weeks of the Proud Boys joining the Stop The Steal protesters.
Counter Protesters at Stop The Steal Rally, MN Governor’s Residence
December 2020
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Counter protesters at a "Stop The Steal" rally outside the Governor's Residence. For weeks, Stop The Steal protesters have been gathering.
“Follow Your Leader” Banner, MN Governor’s Residence
December 2020
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A woman looks out her window at dueling protests occurring across the street at the Governor's Residence. For weeks Stop The Steal protesters have been gathering outside the Governor’s mansion.
Stop The Steal Protesters with Tactical Gear, St. Paul
December 2020
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Stop The Steal protesters in St. Paul as counter protesters arrive.
St. Paul BLM Counter-Protest vs. Stop The Steal
December 2020
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Protesters march to the Governor's Mansion to counter a Stop The Steal protest that the Proud Boys attended the previous few weeks.
St. Paul Protest for Joseph Washington, Sign on Police Legitimacy
December 2020
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Protesters march in St. Paul after Joseph Washington is shot by St. Paul police.
Toshira Garraway Allen speaks at St. Paul rally for Justin Teigen
December 2020
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Local activist Toshira Garraway Allen talks about her sons father, Justin Teigen. Teigen was killed by the St. Paul police in 2009.
Night March for Joseph Washington on Front Ave, St. Paul
December 2020
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Protesters march in St. Paul after Joseph Washington is shot by St. Paul police.
St. Paul Protest Sign on Rice St. Questions Police Force
December 2020
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Protesters march down Rice St. a day after police released the body cam footage of a St. Paul police officer shooting a nude unarmed black man who was being attacked by a K9. The officer was fired by the force.
Protester with Hitler/Trump patch, Minneapolis post-election march
November 2020
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Protester with a large Hitler/Trump patch on her back following a march through Minneapolis after Biden was announced winner of the Presidential election.
Protest on Lake Street, Minneapolis, by mural after Biden win
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential Race for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The Third Precinct is seen by many as a symbol of hopeful change as well as the power of the people and the community of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Protest: PPE, Snacks, Hand Warmers
November 2020
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A protester with a wagon full of PPE for other protesters during a march shortly after Biden was announced the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election.
Defund the Police Shirt at Minneapolis Protest
November 2020
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Protester wearing a "Defund the police" shirt in Minneapolis during a protest following the announcing of Joe Biden winner of the Presidential election against Donald Trump.
Minneapolis Lake Street March, 2020 Presidential Election
November 2020
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March down Lake Street after the results of the Presidential election came through that Biden was the winner.
Traditional Performer with Headdress, Mask, Incense Pot
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Jews Against Fascism Protest, Lake Street, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The Third Precinct is seen by many as a symbol of hopeful change as well as the power of the people and the community of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Third Precinct Protest, Biden Win
November 2020
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Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced winner of Donald Trump in the Presidential election.
November 2020
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Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden won the Presidential election. Protesters wearing orange vests that read “Democracy Defender”.
Minneapolis Lake Street March Against Environmental Racism
November 2020
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Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential Race for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Protester holds up No Coup sign at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
November 2020
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Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced as winner of the Presidential election.
“Abolish The Police” Mural, Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Protest at Hook and Ladder
November 2020
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Protesters gathering outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct after the media called the Presidential race for Joe Biden.
November 2020
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Heavy police response to a protest that walked onto Interstate 94 the day after the election. 646 were arrested in the largest mass arrest in state history.
Police Arrest 646 Protesters on I-94 in Minneapolis
November 2020
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Police arrest 646 protesters in Minneapolis on Interstate 94 following a march down the freeway on the day after the election.
646 Protesters Arrested on Interstate 94, Minneapolis
November 2020
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646 protesters are arrested on Interstate 94 after marching through Minneapolis on the night after election day.
Minneapolis Mounted Police at night, post-election march
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police on horses while arrested 646 in Minneapolis following a march down Interstate 94 the day after election day.
Minneapolis Police on Overpass, Protesters on I-94
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the largest mass arrest/citation event in city history.
Minnesota State Patrol Forms Line on I-94, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minnesota State Patrol form a line across Interstate 94 in Minneapolis prior to arrest 646 who had been marching on the night after the election down the freeway.
Minneapolis Protesters March on Interstate 94
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march on I-94. 646 arrests were made, the largest mass arrest event in Minnesota history.
Minneapolis I-94 Night Protest March
November 2020
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Protesters demanding democracy march from Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar/Riverside onto I-94. 646 arrests were made in what is likely the largest mass arrest/citation event in city history.
Minneapolis Post-Election Night Protest March
November 2020
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Protesters prepare to march on the night after Election Day in Minneapolis. Authorities would arrest 646 for marching on Interstate 94 in what would be the largest mass arrest in Minnesota.
Stop trump racist voter suppression November 2020
November 2020
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Protester holds up a sign reading “Stop trumps racist voter suppression! Party for Socialism & Liberation”
Minneapolis Protest: Justice for George Floyd, No Killer Cops
November 2020
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Protesters hold up a large banner reading “No Killer Cops Ice Raids US Wars” prior to a march that would eventually end with 646 people arrested on Interstate 94.
Minneapolis Protest Sign: ‘The Whole Damn System Is Guilty as Hell’
November 2020
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A protester holds up a sign by the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). It reads “The whole damn system is guilty as hell”.
Uptown Minneapolis Target Graffiti: Stand Up Fight Back, Free Stuff
November 2020
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Graffiti on the windows of a Target Store in Uptown Minneapolis that reads “Stand Up Fight Back” “Free Stuff”. The graffiti appeared following a march down Lake Street on election night.
Minneapolis Police Officer, Uptown Protest, Election Night
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police officer stands in the street near Bryant Square Park where arrests were made following an election night march through Uptown.
Minneapolis Police arrests at Bryant Square Park on election night
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police outside Bryant Square Park in Uptown Minneapolis where they made arrests following protests on election night.
Election Night arrests at Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police, Park Police and Hennepin County Sheriff officers arrest 14 after an election night protest through Uptown Minneapolis.
Election Night Arrests, Bryant Square Park, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Minneapolis Police, Park Police and Hennepin County Sheriff officers arrest 14 after a march through Uptown Minneapolis on Election Night.
November 2020
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Protesters outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home in Northeast Minneapolis. The protesters are demanding the mayor do something about housing issues in the city with homelessness at record levels. A couple eating dinner on a patio across the street.
Protesters Serve Eviction Notice to Jacob Frey, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protesters march to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home in Northeast Minneapolis to service an “Eviction Notice”.
Protest Sign Outside Mayor Frey’s Home, Minneapolis
November 2020
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Protester outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home holds up a sign that reads “Your time is up! Bye, Bye Mayor Frey. Evicted”. Protesters demanding the mayor do something about homelessness in the city.
Housing protest at Mayor Frey’s home, MAGA disruption
November 2020
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Two men wearing "Make America Great Again" hats disrupt a housing protest outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home.
Minneapolis Protest for Public Safety at Mayor Frey’s Home
November 2020
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Protesters march from Holmes Park to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s home to demand he do something to address the city's all time high homelessness.
Protest in Minneapolis in solidarity with Philadelphia
October 2020
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This is the future and it is anti-racist
October 2020
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Philadelphia solidarity protest in Minneapolis
October 2020
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Protesters march through North Minneapolis
October 2020
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Protesters hold signs at Minneapolis police station
October 2020
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Michelle Gross speaks at Minneapolis Police station
October 2020
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Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks at 4th precinct
October 2020
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Students push for community control of police
October 2020
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Protesters march the day after Derek Chauvin is released
October 2020
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Hey Derek you forgot your hat
October 2020
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Protesters march after Derek Chauvin is released
October 2020
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Toussaint Morrison speaks after Chauvin is released
October 2020
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BLM Rally, Joanne R. Levin Park, Minneapolis, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Black Lives Matter Solidarity event on August 28th, 2020 at Levin park near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.
Speakers at Black Lives Matter Rally, Joanne R. Levin Park, 2020
August 2020
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Neighbors speak on how they can be more inviting to everyone at a Black Lives Matter rally on August 28, 2020.
Protesters burn ‘Murderous Police’ sign in Downtown Minneapolis
August 2020
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Protesters burn protest signs after a march the evening after Jacob Blake was shot by the Kenosha Police in Wisconsin.
Protesters for Jacob Blake, Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 1st precinct marching in solidarity demanding justice for Jacob Blake who was shot by Kenosha Police.
Jacob Blake Protest March, Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis outside the Minneapolis Police 1st precinct police station demanding justice for Jacob Blake who was shot by Kenosha Police.