Abolish Prisons graffiti in Minneapolis
“Abolish Prisons” written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.
Fencing around the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police stat
Fencing around the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station.
Fuck Proud Boys Minneapolis graffiti
“Fuck Proud Boys” and “ACAB” written under a bridge in South Minneapolis.
Wood Justice for George Floyd sign in Minneapolis
The wooden “Justice For George Floyd” signs sit in front yards of many homes on Park Avenue near George Floyd Square.
Leneesha Columbus memorial in Minneapolis
A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.
Barricade Material sticker in Minneapolis
A sticker reading “BARRICADE MATERIAL” referring to the heavy use of just about anything available to create barricades in the streets during unrest.
They Can’t Cage Our Rage flyer
They can’t cage our rage, abolush everything flyer seen in South Minneapolis.
Burned out lot used as a Living Room
The “Community Living Room” in the former O’Reilly Auto Parts lot.
Emmett Till Memorial in Minneapolis
A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square and bad air quality
Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire smoke filled evening.
Cup Foods and George Floyd Memorial July 2021
A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality warnings over Canadian wildfire smoke. The wildfires brought the worst on record Minnesota air quality to the state for weeks at a time.
Love Hope Unity mural
“Love Hope Unity” written in a parking lot on Franklin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.
Metro Transit cameras on Nicollet Mall
A Metro Transit surveillance camera system setup outside the flagship Target Store.
Wince Way sign in Uptown Minneapolis
A sign that reads “Wince Way” behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.
Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared
A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters.
We will not be silent protest sign
A sign reading “We will not be silent so that you can remain comfortable!” on the security fencing around the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials at Lake & Girard.
Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown
A sign reading “Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now.” with “They assaulted someone last night.” added to the bottom. The sign was seen after a private security company cleared and started to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites.
Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site
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.
Fencing at Winston Smith protest site
Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.
Private Security Surveillance in Uptown
A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.
Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis
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.
Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police
The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.
Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest
Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.