Minneapolis: Car crashes into protest barricade near Stella’s Fish Cafe
June 2021
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The wreckage of the vehicle driven by Nicholas Kraus and the car he ran into. Kraus drove into vehicles used as a barricade for those protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior.
Minneapolis: Graffiti memorializes Winston Smith after protest vehicle incident
June 2021
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One has been pronounced dead after a vehicle drove through protesters and their barricades sending 3 to the hospital. The protesters, who've been gathering in Uptown Minneapolis since the Winston Smith killing, apprehended the driver who was then arrested by police.
Protesters paint “Stop the cover up” on Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2021
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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.
Protest message on Uptown Minneapolis parking ramp
June 2021
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"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.
Winston Smith Memorial at Minneapolis Parking Ramp
June 2021
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The Winston Smith memorial on top of the parking ramp where he was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2020.
Graffiti on Seven Points Parking Ramp, Minneapolis
June 2021
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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.
Winston Smith Memorial, Minneapolis Parking Ramp
June 2021
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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.
Red Paint on Private Drive Near Winston Smith Protest Site, Minneapolis
June 2021
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A private drive near where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd. The road has been painted red multiple times by protesters after property owners tried removing the paint. The area has been a protest zone since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Graffiti: “The Blood Is On Your Hands” in Uptown Minneapolis
June 2021
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"The Blood Is On Your Hands" written on a private drive outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
George Floyd Square Memorial: “It Takes a Revolution” T-shirt
June 2021
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A t-shirt and sign placed at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
South Minneapolis Youth Garden at Chicago Ave and Lake St
June 2021
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The South Minneapolis Youth Garden at Chicago Ave and Lake Street.
Minneapolis: Chicago Ave Construction and Hop Wong Restaurant
June 2021
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Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 9, 2021 during major street construction.
George Floyd Square Barricade: Stop Killing Us
June 2021
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Various new barricades have been placed at George Floyd Square ever since the city helped clear out barricades on June 3rd.
Chalk Message on Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Barriers
June 2021
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"Thanks MPD, Love you MPD" written in chalk on concrete barriers surrounding the Minneapolis police fifth precinct police station.
The station has been fortified since the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
ACAB and Wince Way Graffiti on West Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2021
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ACAB and Wince Way written on West Lake Street in Minneapolis. Protesters have been gathered in the area ever since the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith.
Officials say Ramsey and Hennepin County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Chalk messages at Seven Points Mall, Minneapolis, after Winston Smith protest
June 2021
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Chalk graffiti outside of Seven Points Mall. The area has been a place of protest since the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by members of a Federal Task Force.
Graffiti on Seven Points Parking Ramp, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2021
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"Fuck 12" written on top of the Seven Points parking ramp.
Winston Smith was killed on the top floor on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force.
George Floyd Square: Barricades Removed, Debris Remains
June 2021
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The street barricades that have been continuously added and removed at East 37th St and Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square. Days earlier the city removed concrete barricades to open up vehicular traffic.
Minneapolis Police on Lake Street After Winston Smith Shooting
June 2021
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Minneapolis Police gather on Lake Street following days of protests in the area after the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Smith was shot and killed when Federal Task Force members from Ramsey and Hennepin county fired their weapons while serving a warrant.
Hennepin County Sheriff and Minneapolis Police on Lake Street
June 2021
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Hennepin County Sheriff Officers along with Minneapolis Police respond to protests at Lake Street and Girard Avenue.
Protesters have been gathering in the area for days following the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith at Seven Points parking ramp.
Police on Lake Street during Winston Smith protest in Uptown
June 2021
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Heavy law enforcement presence on Lake Street where protesters have been gathering since the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith.
Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on top of the Seven Points parking ramp. Officials have said task force members from Hennepin and Ramsey County fired their weapons.
George Floyd Square Reopens to Traffic in Minneapolis, June 2021
June 2021
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Vehicles drive through George Floyd Square three days after the city removed barricades to open it to vehicular traffic.
Minneapolis Protest for Dolal Idd, June 2021
June 2021
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Protesters march from the location of where Dolal Idd was killed 6 months earlier by Minneapolis Police. Protesters are seeking answers to the shooting.
Protesters March on Cedar Ave in Minneapolis for Dolal Idd
June 2021
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Protesters march from the Holiday Gas station at 36th Street and Cedar Ave where Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th.
George Floyd Square barricades at 37th and Chicago Ave
June 2021
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Street barricades at 37th and Chicago Ave. The barricades replace those the city removed days earlier in attempts to open up the street to vehicular traffic.
Melting Candles at George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Plastic candles melting in the summer heat at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square: “Please Take What You Need” Sign
June 2021
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A sign at George Floyd Square reading "Please take what u need, don't be greedy or stealing. Everything is for everybody. Take care of each other"
George Floyd Square Barricades, South Minneapolis
June 2021
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Street barricades at Columbus and 38th Street in South Minneapolis. The barricades are at the edge of George Floyd Square. They replace barricades the city removed days earlier in an attempt to open up the area to vehicular traffic.
Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2021
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"We love you Winston" written on a pillar next to where Winston Smith was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.
Chalked Names of Police Violence Victims on Uptown Minneapolis Parking Ramp
June 2021
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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.
Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2021
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Roses and candles cover the ground where Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
Makeshift Barricades on Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2021
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A bike, garbage can, bike rack, bench used as street barricades on Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue during continuing protests following the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winsotn Smith.
Uptown Minneapolis Protestors Raise Fists for Winston Smith
June 2021
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Protesters hold their firsts up during a march in Uptown Minneapolis on the third day of protests following the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd.
Protesters March on Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis After Winston Smith Death
June 2021
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Protesters march down Lagoon Ave for the third night of protests following the shooting death of Winston Smith. Officials say Smith was shot and killed by Ramsey and Hennepin County officers while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Protesters on Cars at Lyndale and Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Protesters take to the streets for the 3rd night after the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. Officials have said Hennepin and Ramsey County officers both fired their weapons while serving a warrant while part of a Federal Task Force.
RIP Winston Smith Graffiti on Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
June 2021
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RIP Winston Smith on the Midtown Greenway. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021 in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Sheriff’s van on Girard Ave during Winston Smith protests
June 2021
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Police on Girard Avenue inside a white van during Winston Smith protests. Smith was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.
Hennepin County Sheriff points gun at vehicle during protests
June 2021
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Hennepin County Sheriff officer points his weapon at someone inside a vehicle near Winston Smith protests. Smith was killed by law enforcement days earlier.
Winston Smith Memorial on Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2021
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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.
Bushes burn on Girard Ave, Minneapolis during protests
June 2021
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Bushes burn on Girard Avenue during protests over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd.
Minneapolis: Fire on Hennepin Ave near Granada Theatre
June 2021
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Minneapolis Police on Hennepin Avenue while fires burn in the streets following the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by Federal law enforcement.
Minneapolis: Burning dumpsters at Lake St & Hennepin Ave during protests
June 2021
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Garbage cans burn at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during protests over the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Minneapolis Police Bearcat on Lake Street during Winston Smith protests
June 2021
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Minneapolis police in the back of a bearcat vehicle driving down Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during protests over the shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd.
Minneapolis Police presence on Hennepin Ave during protests
June 2021
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Bar patrons walk down Hennepin Avenue past armed Minneapolis police who responded to those protesting the June 3rd shooting death by a Federal task force.
Minneapolis Police at Hennepin Ave during Winston Smith protests
June 2021
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Authorities move in to push out and make arrests of protesters after a dispersal order is given. Protesters have been gathering at the location where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd by law enforcement.
Minneapolis H&M Closed Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
June 2021
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Signs on H&M after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement the day before a block away. Stores closed early over potential unrest in the area.
Minneapolis Protest on Lake Street After Winston Smith Killing
June 2021
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Protesters march down Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis the day after Winston Smith was killed by a federal law enforcement task force.
Minneapolis Vigil for Winston Smith After Police Shooting
June 2021
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Community gathers around a candle lit vigil where Winston Smith was killed the day earlier by a Federal task force.
Protesters with candles at Winston Smith vigil
June 2021
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A vigil being held at the spot where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.
Winston Smith Vigil on Parking Ramp, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2021
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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.
Protesters March in Uptown Minneapolis After Winston Smith Killing
June 2021
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Protesters march to the top of the parking ramp where a federal task force shot and killed Winston Smith the day before.
George Floyd Square Barricades with BLM Banner, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Black Lives Matter sign hung over blue tarps over barricades at 38th Street and Elliott at George Floyd Square. City workers removed barricades the day before.
Minneapolis Police confront Winston Smith protesters on Lake Street
June 2021
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Minneapolis Police clash with protesters who had gathered around the parking garage in Minneapolis where Winston Smith was shot and killed by police hours earlier.
Minneapolis: Fire at Lake St & S Girard Ave After Winston Smith Killing
June 2021
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Protesters at Lake & Girard following the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith earlier in the day.
Minneapolis: Fire on Lake Street during Winston Smith protests
June 2021
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Protesters gathered in Uptown Minneapolis in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement earlier in the day.
Minneapolis: Fire at Chicago Ave and S Girard Ave during protest
June 2021
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Protesters burn garbage cans in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in the nearby parking garage.
George Floyd Square Barricades at Sunset, Minneapolis
June 2021
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The City of Minneapolis cleared out barricades at the break of dawn but as the sun set the community had set up new barricades.
Minneapolis Police at Hennepin Ave Parking Garage
June 2021
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Minneapolis police squad cars line the streets around the parking ramp that Winston Smith was shot and killed on top of hours earlier.
Minneapolis: Sheriff’s vehicles at Seven Points Mall parking garage
June 2021
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Police at the scene of the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by police hours earlier at the top of the parking structure.
George Floyd Square barricade protest sign
June 2021
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A woman holds a "No Justice No Streets" yard sign on the day the city tried to clear out barricades around the square.
Minneapolis Public Works removes barricades at George Floyd Square
June 2021
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Minneapolis Public Works clears out new barricades that were placed on 38th Street.
George Floyd Square warming shelters moved to impound lot
June 2021
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The warming shelters used at George Floyd Square arriving at City of Minneapolis impound lots after the city opened up the area to vehicular traffic.
George Floyd Square: New barricades and community memorials
June 2021
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Community gathering at George Floyd Square after city officials cleared out barricades and added new barricades around the memorials.
Jay Webb speaks at George Floyd Square garden, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Jay Webb speaks at the garden in George Floyd Square while the city is opening the square to vehicle traffic.
George Floyd Square Memorial Flowers Boxed in Minneapolis
June 2021
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Flowers from the George Floyd Memorial in boxes as the city moves in to open up the streets.
Minneapolis Public Works Remove Barricades at George Floyd Square
June 2021
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Minneapolis city workers coordinate to remove street barricades around George Floyd Square. The square has been a protest zone since the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Public Works places barricades at George Floyd Square
June 2021
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City employees place concrete barricades around the location of George Floyd's murder. The area inside George Floyd Square has been a protest zone since his murder by the Minneapolis Police.
Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Reopened to Traffic
June 2021
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City employees move in to open George Floyd Square to vehicle traffic. The early morning activity took place almost a year after the area was closed after the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: ‘Make Racists Afraid Again’ sticker on Sabo Bridge
June 2021
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A sticker on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge in Minneapolis that reads "Make Racists Afraid Again".
Derek Chauvin Sticker on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Sticker that reads "Derek Chauvin Is A Murderer" on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis.
Jack Daniels Advertisement on Minneapolis Light Rail Train
June 2021
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A Jack Daniel's wrapped light rail train in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cedar Riverside apartments in the background.
Jacob Frey Sticker in Minneapolis
June 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis
June 2021
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The "Say Their Names Cemetery" in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square. The cemetery holds the names of those who suffered from police violence.
Hennepin County Public Safety Facility with Security Fencing, Minneapolis
June 2021
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The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility which houses the county jail in downtown Minneapolis. Security fencing around the facility was installed prior to the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Barricades at Temporary Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
June 2021
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The current temporary home of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct police station. The original third precinct was set on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police gather at Third Precinct anniversary
May 2021
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Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis Police announced over the radio the precinct had been compromised at 10:14pm on May 28th, 2020.
Minneapolis Police gather at 3rd Precinct anniversary
May 2021
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Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis Police announced over the radio the precinct had been compromised at 10:14pm on May 28th, 2020.
May 2021
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A "May 28th Forever" sign hangs on the third precinct on the 1 year anniversary of it burning.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct 1 Year After Unrest
May 2021
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The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct 1 year after it was burned during unrest over the murder of George Floyd
Allina Commons and Midtown Greenway, South Minneapolis
May 2021
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The former Midtown Sheraton Hotel in South Minneapolis.
AutoZone Reconstruction on E Lake St, Minneapolis, May 2021
May 2021
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A "now hiring" sign up at the AutoZone that's being rebuilt. The AutoZone was the first store to be lit on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: George Floyd Memorial Art
May 2021
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Minneapolis Police Third Precinct one year after George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis police.
Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis, 1 Year Anniversary
May 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery with candles on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial: Victims’ Names on Candles
May 2021
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Candles displayed with the names of victims of police violence at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis, May 2021
May 2021
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The community gathered at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square Community BBQ, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Food being grilled at Rise and Remember 2021 at George Floyd Square. The event is held on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
People on billboards at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The community sits on rooftop billboards watching Common perform with The Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square has been community controlled since May 26th, 2020.
Common Performs at George Floyd Global Memorial, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Grammy award winning Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
Common and Sounds of Blackness at George Floyd Square, May 2021
May 2021
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Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, 1 Year Anniversary
May 2021
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The fist at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember 2021.
George Floyd Square Memorial Celebration Stage, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Performers on stage at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of Floyd's murder.
Child’s fist raised at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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A child raises her fist during a performance of Common at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember 2021.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Protest, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The community gathered at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) throughout the day on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
Jaylani Hussein speaks at George Floyd Square anniversary
May 2021
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Jaylani Hussein(CAIR-MN) speaks at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial: 1 Year Anniversary Gathering
May 2021
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The community gathered on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The community gathered at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) throughout the day on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial Gathering, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Community gathered at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his George Floyd's murder.
Minneapolis: Community medic dances with Floyd family member
May 2021
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A community medic dances with one of George Floyd's family members on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
Angela Harrelson speaks at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, 2021
May 2021
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George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson speaks to the crowd at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Large crowd gathering at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
Common and Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square Memorial
May 2021
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Lake Street Sign: Thank You for Donating to Businesses
May 2021
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A board thanking the public for donating to rebuild efforts.
Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis, at dusk
May 2021
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The Say Their Names Cemetery, located a block from George Floyd Square, on the night before the 1-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Protest March Past Kobra Bob Dylan Mural
May 2021
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After a George Floyd Remembrance rally at the courthouse protesters marched through downtown.
Minnesota Officials Attend George Floyd Rally at Government Center
May 2021
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minnepaolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Senator Tina Smith and Senator Amy Klobuchar listen to speakers at a George Floyd Remembrance Rally at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Al Sharpton speaks at George Floyd rally, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Al Sharpton speaks at a George Floyd Remembrance Rally in downtown Minneapolis as the 1-year anniversary of his murder nears.
Save the Boards exhibit at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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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.
Save The Boards exhibit: MLK quote at Phelps Park, Minneapolis
May 2021
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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.
Save the Boards exhibit at Phelps Park, Minneapolis
May 2021
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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.
Movie Screening at George Floyd Square’s People’s Way
May 2021
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The community gathers to watch a screening of the movie "Mayor" at The People's Way at George Floyd Square.
Daunte Wright Mural at Minnesota Food Grocery, West Lake Street
May 2021
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A Daunte Wright mural on West Lake Street.
Urban Outfitters Minneapolis: Black Lives Matter Statement
May 2021
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A sign welcoming everyone posted on the front door of Urban Outfitters in Uptown Minneapolis.
Midtown Corner construction, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Progress being made at the apartment building that was burned down mid-construction during the May 2020 riots.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: “Everything Must Go” Banner
May 2021
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"Everything must go!!!" on the fencing of the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
George Floyd Square: “Read the Demands, 1 Down 3 to Go!”
May 2021
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"1 Down 3 to go!"
Roll Skate Bounce event at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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"Roll Skate Bounce" event at George Floyd Square.
Free face masks offered on South Minneapolis fence
May 2021
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Free face masks on a fence in South Minneapolis.
Pro-Palestine Protest March in Downtown Minneapolis
May 2021
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Those standing in solidarity with Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis.
Pro-Palestine March on Chicago Ave, Downtown Minneapolis
May 2021
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Those standing in solidarity with Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis.
Brooklyn Center Police Station Fencing with Protest Signs
May 2021
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Security fencing around the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the death of Daunte Wright.
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