Protesters at Winston Smith Memorial Site, Minneapolis
July 2021 — Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.
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July 2021 — Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.
July 2021 — Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters.
July 2021 — The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.
July 2021 — Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.
July 2021 — Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021
July 2021 — Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.
July 2021 — Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.
July 2021 — A "sun dog" at George Floyd Square. Apparently sun dogs are rare in the summer?
July 2021 — The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement.
June 2021 — A memorial for Deona Marie Knajdek. Deona was killed by a man who drove through barricades that were put in place to protect those protesting the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement.
June 2021 — A memorial garden being built by protesters who have gathered since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
June 2021 — A memorial for Winston Smith on top of Seven Points parking ramp. Smith was killed on June 3rd by members of a Federal Task
June 2021 — Alleys barricaded on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The area has been a place of protest since Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on top of a nearby parking ramp.
June 2021 — "No Justice No Street" written on a sidewalk outside "Wince Marie Way" The area in Uptown Minneapolis has been a place of protest since the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
June 2021 — Protesters in Minneapolis continue to hold space at Lake Street and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have gathered since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
June 2021 — "RIP Winston Smith" written on the side of a business at Lake and Hennepin. Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
June 2021 — Deona Marie memorial at Lake & Girard. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the Federal Task Force killing of Winston Smith 10 days prior.
June 2021 — Minneapolis protesters continue to hold space through the night around Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. Stronger barricades blocking vehicles on W. Lake between Hennepin and Fremont where I saw several references to "Boogie World", Boogie is Winston Smith's middle name. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove a vehicle through protesters barricades.
June 2021 — Protesters place barricades around Lake Street in Minneapolis. Protesters have been holding space near the shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd. Officials say Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
June 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop the cover up" on a private drive outside of where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd. This was the 2nd time it was painted red in as many days after the red was removed.
June 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" written on a private drive near the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by Law Enforcement on June 3rd. 10 days later Deona Marie was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades meant to protect protesters.
June 2021 — The Winston Smith memorial on top of the parking ramp where he was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2020.
June 2021 — Graffiti on windows on the top floor of the Seven Points parking ramp where Winston Smith was shot and killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
June 2021 — Winston Smith memorial on top of the parking ramp that he was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd. Officials say Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons as part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
June 2021 — A t-shirt and sign placed at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
June 2021 — "We love you Winston" written on a pillar next to where Winston Smith was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
June 2021 — The names of others effected by police violence written on the top of the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement days earlier.
June 2021 — Roses and candles cover the ground where Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
June 2021 — A memorial for Winston Smith on Lake Street. Smith was killed on June 3rd by a Federal task force on top of a nearby parking ramp.
June 2021 — Community gathers around a candle lit vigil where Winston Smith was killed the day earlier by a Federal task force.
June 2021 — A vigil being held at the spot where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.
June 2021 — Candles being lit at a vigil for Winston Smith who was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 4th, 2021. The vigil was held at the top of the parking ramp where he was shot and killed the day earlier by a Federal task force.
June 2021 — The "Say Their Names Cemetery" in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square. The cemetery holds the names of those who suffered from police violence.
May 2021 — Say Their Names Cemetery with candles on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
May 2021 — Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square.
May 2021 — Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square.
May 2021 — Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square.
May 2021 — The front of the Chicago Fire Arts Center at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis.
April 2021 — A Daunte Wright memorial at George Floyd Square. Daunte Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2021.
April 2021 — “The Peoples Power Love Fest” at George Floyd Square.
April 2021 — The gardener at George Floyd Square plants flowers and plants around the memorial.
March 2021 — A George Floyd memorial outside the courthouse on March 7, 2021 in Minneapolis where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.
February 2021 — The George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis in Winter 2021.
February 2021 — Rare winter rainfall covering the George Floyd Memorial with ice.
January 2021 — A repurposed Minneapolis Park & Recreation sign at George Floyd Square.
January 2021 — Snow falls over the metal fist at George Floyd Square.
January 2021 — On Martin Luther King day a metal fist replaced what was originally a wooden first and then a wooden hand. “Like the materials of the Black Power fist that stand in the center of the Square, we are evolving and becoming a stronger community every day.”
December 2020 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square after a fresh December snowfall.
November 2020 — The site of George Floyd's death on the 6 month anniversary of his death. Located at 38th and Chicago Ave in Minneapolis.
November 2020 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on November 25, 2020.
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August 2020 — The George Floyd mural on 38th Street covered up after it was vandalized.
August 2020 — Candles are lit over the names of those killed by police on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd was killed on Chicago Avenue on May 25th, 2020.
July 2020 — Poster hanging on the boards of Cadillac Pawn announcing a vigil for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed by the owner on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
July 2020 — Posters hanging on the boards next to Cadillac Pawn. Memorial for Calvin Horton Jr, who was shot and killed on May 27th. He was shot and killed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
July 2020 — A vigil for Calvin Horton Jr on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton was shot and killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27th during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
June 2020 — Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer rain shower.
June 2020 — A sign asking that no one discard anything left at George Floyd Square. Since May 2020, all signs and offerings have been preserved by the George Floyd Global Memorial. “Do not discard sign. Everything is somebody’s offering. We are preserving damaged signs. Thank you!”
June 2020 — George Floyd memorial outside of Cup Foods on Chicago Ave/38th Street in South Minneapolis. Rainbow slightly visible as a storm moves through.
June 2020 — A stuffed owl with a note to Gianna, George Floyd's daughter, at the memorial at 38th and Chicago.
June 2020 — A large George Floyd mural on 38th Street with flowers left behind in front of it. George Floyd was killed around the corner on Chicago Ave the month prior.
June 2020 — A circle of flowers around a raised fist at George Floyd Square on June 15, 2020. Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police the month prior.
June 2020 — A welcome table at the George Floyd memorial on 38th Street. George Floyd was killed around the corner the previous month. A sign reads: “This is a sacred healing space for the black and African American community it is bein served by their aliy communities and is a holy ground”.
June 2020 — A memorial for George Floyd at the location he was killed by Minneapolis Police on May 25th, 2020.
June 2020 — Flowers and signs left behind at a memorial in middle of 38th St and Chicago Ave on 06/04/20.
June 2020 — Community gathers on 06/04/20 at 38th St and Chicago Ave around a memorial for George Floyd who was killed on May 25th, 2020.
June 2020 — George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis outside of Cup Foods on 38th St.
June 2020 — Offerings left on Chicago Ave a week after George Floyd was killed.
May 2020 — The George Floyd mural on the 38th Street side of the Cup Foods buildings. George Floyd was killed on May 25th in front of Cup Foods sparking days of protests.
May 2020 — A memorial for George Floyd in front of a South Minneapolis home on May 30, 2020.
May 2020 — Flowers, signs and bears left behind on May 26, 2020 at a memorial where George Floyd was killed the night before.
May 2020 — A sign reading “I can’t breath” and flowers left behind where George Floyd was killed the night before.
May 2020 — A woman leaves flowers outside of Cup Foods the day after George Floyd was killed.
April 2019 — Set into the pavements of central London, this bronze and aluminum marker denotes the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk—a seven-mile circular route passing through four of the city’s royal parks: St. James’s Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens. Installed in 2000, the trail honors the late Princess Diana’s humanitarian legacy, guiding walkers past many places associated with her life. Each plaque features an English rose at its center, surrounded by leaves and directional points that quietly lead thousands of visitors along the commemorative path each year.
April 2016 — 7 Years ago today Prince died and the international media descended upon Paisley Park. Today MN lawmakers will discuss a bill that would rename Highway 5 from Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie to Hazeltine Blvd in Chanhassen to Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. (April 22, 2016)