Graffiti ‘Autozone the police’ on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
August 2020
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The Martin Olav Sabo bridge over Haiwatha Ave with "Autozone the police" written on it. AutoZone was the first building burned following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Fellow Brother George Floyd Sign, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A paper sign hung on a business in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police First Precinct, Barricaded with Blocks
July 2020
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The Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station in downtown Minneapolis barricaded with concrete blocks
AutoZone Sign, Cleared Lot, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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All that remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street. It was the first building to burn in Minneapolis during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Arson-Damaged Wendy’s Sign, South Minneapolis
July 2020
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A Wendy's restaurant sign melted from arson over the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.
July 2020
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A sign constructed on Minnehaha Ave by Wellington Management stating their intent to rebuild. This block suffered substantial arson damage during unrest.
Hennepin County Medical Center Graffiti: Housing is a Human Right
July 2020
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Stolen Land, Housing is a human right, end America written on the side of the Hennepin County Medical Center.
“Graffiti = A Voice” on Downtown Minneapolis Barricades
July 2020
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"Graffiti = A Voice" written on concrete barricades in Downtown Minneapolis.
“Everybody Hates the Police” Graffiti, Downtown Minneapolis
July 2020
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“Everybody hates the police” written on the windows of a downtown Minneapolis building.
US Bank Stadium Graffiti: ‘Still Time To Riot’, Minneapolis
July 2020
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“Still time to riot” written on the side of US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis.
Graffiti: ‘Fuck Redskins Owner’ on Vikings Ship, US Bank Stadium
July 2020
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Graffiti on the Minnesota Vikings ship outside of US Bank Stadium prior to playing the Washington Redskins.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner: Abolish Police, Autozone Graffiti
July 2020
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Graffiti on the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building near downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Abolish the police” and “AutoZone them again” (referring to the burning of the AutoZone building that was the first building burned during 2020 riots).
Federal Courthouse ‘ACAB’ Graffiti, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Graffiti outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis that reads “ACAB” and “FUCK 12”.
ACAB Graffiti on Diana E. Murphy US Courthouse, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Graffiti on the grounds and windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Burn This”, “ACAB”, “FUCK 12”.
Graffiti on Log and Courthouse Windows, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Graffiti outside and on the windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.
“Feds Off Our Street” Graffiti, Minneapolis Federal Courthouse
July 2020
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“FEDS Off Our Street” written on US Federal Courthouse Property in Downtown Minneapolis.
ACAB Graffiti, Minneapolis Federal Courthouse & Sculpture
July 2020
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ACAB graffiti on the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis Protest: March for those who weren’t filmed
July 2020
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Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis in a "March for those who weren't filmed”.
Toussaint Morrison & Nekima Levy Armstrong at Uptown Protest
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong sitting outside a city council members home taking questions from the crowd. The crowd was part of the march that was led through Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020.
Toussaint Morrison leads ‘How many weren’t filmed?’ March, Hennepin
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis March, July 2020: ‘How Many Weren’t Filmed?’
July 2020
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Protesters holding up signs reading “How many weren’t filmed?” during a July 24, 2020 march through Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis March: Change the Council
July 2020
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Protesters holding up signs reading “Change the council” “Justice for George Floyd” during the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis ‘How Many Weren’t Filmed?’ March
July 2020
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Protesters marching through Uptown Minneapolis on the “How many weren’t filmed?” March.
Stapling ‘How many weren’t filmed?’ signs, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2020
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Protest signs being stapled together prior to the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Protest on S 4th Ave, ‘Uptown Reels’ Billboard
July 2020
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Protesters march around the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country. Billboard above that reads “Uptown reels after gunfire, bloodshed”.
Protest at Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, July 23, 2020
July 2020
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Protesters outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.
Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Protest Sign: Feds in Portland
July 2020
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A woman holds up a sign that reads “Feds in Portland proving our point. Stay Strong PDX” outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.
Veterans For Peace Flag at Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Protest
July 2020
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A veteran holds up a Veterans For Peace flag at a protest outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.
Racists Not Welcome Here
July 2020
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Protesters hold up signs outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. “All My Homes Hate Fascism”. The protest and rally was regarding Federal officers being deployed to other cities during protests.
Downtown Minneapolis: ‘Defund Police and Military’ on Car Window
July 2020
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A car with “Defund the police and military” written on a window.
Wells Fargo Mobile ATM at Burned Bank, 3030 Nicollet
July 2020
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Wells Fargo Mobile ATM setup in the parking lot of a burned Wells Fargo Bank. Located at 3030 Nicollet, the bank was burned during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Boarded Storefront
July 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street with boards over the windows.
Social Distancing at Tacos El Primo, Lake Street
July 2020
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People social distancing in line at a taco food truck on Lake Street.=
Lake Street Mural Progress Notice, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A board being prepped for a mural on Lake Street.
Justice for Calvin Horton Jr Flyers & Flowers at Cadillac Pawn
July 2020
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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.
Calvin Horton Jr. Memorial at Cadillac Pawn, Minneapolis
July 2020
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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.
Calvin Horton Jr Vigil, Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street
July 2020
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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.
Community Art Traffic Calming, 16th Ave S, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Traffic calming on 16th Avenue South and East 31st Street in South Minneapolis.
Family Dollar Fire Damage, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Fire damaged Family Dollar on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Graffiti on US Bank, Lake Street, after Minneapolis Riots
July 2020
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Graffiti on the US Bank on Lake Street after riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Mae Roberts speaks at Calvin Horton vigil, Cadillac Pawn, Lake St
July 2020
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Mae Roberts, the mother of Calvin Horton speaks outside Cadillac Pawn on what would have been his 44th birthday. Calvin Horton Jr. was killed on May 27th by the owner of the pawn shop during the unrest in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd.
Calvin Horton Vigil at Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street
July 2020
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Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr. was killed by the owner during unrest.
Calvin Horton Protest March on Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Protesters march to Minneapolis City Council member Alondra Cano's home on what would have been Calvin Horton's 44th birthday. Calvin was shot and killed by the owner of Cadillac Pawn on May 27th during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Toussaint Morrison speaks at Cadillac Pawn, Calvin Horton Jr. protest
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison speaks outside Cadillac Pawn where Calvin Horton Jr was killed during protests over the murder of George Floyd. Protesters are asking for charges in the case.
Max It Pawn Shop Burned Storefront, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Outside the Max It Pawn shop on Cedar Ave. The building was destroyed in fires following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Max It Pawn Burned Interior, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Inside the fire damaged Max It Pawn in South Minneapolis. The Pawn Shop was destroyed during the unrest in Minneapolis over the murder of George Floyd.
Shoe in Broken Glass, Max It Pawn, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A shoe sits in broken glass inside a fire damaged pawn shop. The shop was destroyed in riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Interior of Max It Pawn, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Inside Max It Pawn on Cedar Avenue after it was destroyed by fire following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Max It Pawn Burned Interior, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Caved in roof after a fire damaged Max It Pawn on Cedar Ave following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Damaged GoPuff Interior, Cedar Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
July 2020
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Inside GoPuff food delivery service after damage during riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Park Police bulldoze tents, Powderhorn Park
July 2020
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Minneapolis park police bulldoze over tents left behind after clearing an encampment at Powderhorn Park in July 2020.
Minneapolis Park Police clear homeless encampment, Powderhorn Park
July 2020
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Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.
Powderhorn Park Homeless Encampment Clearing, July 2020
July 2020
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Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.
Minneapolis Park Police Eviction at Powderhorn Park
July 2020
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Minneapolis Park police remove the homeless from their tents at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20th, 2020.
Police Tape on Powderhorn Park Stairway, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Stairway at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis with Police Line Do Not Cross tape.
Powderhorn Park Encampment Signs
July 2020
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Signs on a tree located near the entrance to the Powderhorn East homeless encampment in South Minneapolis. The encampment was cleared by Minneapolis Police on July 21, 2020.
Burned USPS Lake Street Station with Graffiti
July 2020
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Graffiti on the damaged Lake Street Station post office.
“We love our postal patrons! We WILL be back to serve you!”
USPS Lake Street Station & Stop N Shop, Minneapolis Unrest
July 2020
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The USPS Post Office and the Stop N Shop gas station. Both were damaged during unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Community street mural on Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis 2020
July 2020
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Community painted mural on Plymouth Avenue in July 2020.
Black Lives Matter Mural, Plymouth Ave, North Minneapolis
July 2020
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Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.
Black Lives Matter Mural on Plymouth Ave, North Minneapolis
July 2020
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A Black Lives Matter mural on Plymouth Ave in North Minneapolis. “Racism is social terrorism”
James Baldwin Portrait, Black Lives Matter Mural, Plymouth Avenue
July 2020
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Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.
Plymouth Avenue Black Lives Matter Mural, North Minneapolis
July 2020
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Black Lives Matter Mural painted on Plymouth Avenue in North Minneapolis. Completed on July 18th, 2020.
Lightning Strike on Minneapolis Building, US Bank Stadium
July 2020
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Lightning strike near downtown Minneapolis in the early morning hours of July 18th, 2020.
South Minneapolis Protest Sign: Prince Revolution Quote
July 2020
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A board in front of a home that reads “Nobody thought the revolution would start in Minneapolis except Prince”.
Speedway Gas Station Murals, South Minneapolis
July 2020
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Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.
Ingebretsen’s Boarded Store with Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Ingebretsen's, located at 1601 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. Damaged during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Star Dragon Restaurant, Boarded Up, Open, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Star Dragon Restaurant located at 1540 E Lake St in South Minneapolis. The building was boarded up during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Cadillac Pawn, Lake Street, boarded with graffiti
July 2020
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Cadillac Pawn, located at 1538 E Lake St. The store was heavily looted during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd. Calvin Horton Jr was shot and killed by the store owner, no charges have been filed.
Boarded Midtown Transit Center, Chicago & Lake, July 2020
July 2020
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Midtown Transit Center at Chicago and Lake in Minneapolis with boards on it on July 16, 2020.
Burned Office Interior, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, 2020
July 2020
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Inside a burned out building on Chicago Ave. The building was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Hop Wong Restaurant, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, 2020 Uprising
July 2020
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Hop Wong Chinese Restaurant on Chicago Ave with boards on it after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Chicago Ave Burned Building with Flowers, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Flowers inside a burned out building on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. The building was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Retail Stores, Chicago Ave Riot Damage, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Damaged buildings on the 2900 block of Chicago Ave. The buildings were burned and looted during riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
“No Justice No Peace!” Graffiti, Burned Chicago Furniture
July 2020
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No Justice No Peace! Written on what’s left of Chicago Furniture on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. The store was burned in riots after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Ben Crump Press Conference, Minneapolis Federal Courthouse
July 2020
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Attorney Ben Crump speaks outside the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Minneapolis on July 15th, 2020. He announced the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of the George Floyd family against the City of Minneapolis.
Gamut Gallery boarded storefronts with murals, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Boards on art studios near downtown Minneapolis.
Abolish Police Mural & George Floyd Art, Minnehaha Ave
July 2020
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George Floyd art in South Minneapolis. Art popped up on boards after the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Minnehaha Station USPS Post Office Rubble, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Minnehaha Station Post Office Burned Interior
July 2020
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Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Burned USPS Van, Minnehaha Post Office, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A burned out USPS van inside a burned down Post Office in South Minneapolis. The building burned in riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Minnehaha Station Post Office Interior, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Minnehaha Station United States Post Office located at 3033 27th Ave S in Minneapolis. The post office was burned during unrest over the death of George Floyd.
No Justice No Peace Graffiti on Sidewalk by Bench, South Minneapolis
July 2020
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No Justice, No Peace written on the sidewalk in front of a bench in South Minneapolis.
ReUSE Minnesota Flyer on Storefront Board, Minneapolis
July 2020
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ReUSE Minnesota flyer on storefront board. The organization is coordinating the recovery of plywood across the twin cities after it was used to cover doors and windows.
Kiku Bistro, Hennepin Ave, 2020 Uprising Graffiti
July 2020
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Kiku Bistro on Hennepin Avenue with art boards following unrest after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
St. Paul Subway & Tax Office Fire Damage
July 2020
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The remains of a Subway store and a tax office that burned during unrest over the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Ananya Dance Theatre, St. Paul: George Floyd Mural
July 2020
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Boards on the Ananya Dance Theatre in St. Paul.
Gabriel Black Elk at Paul Castaway Anniversary Rally, MN Capitol
July 2020
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Gabriel Black Elk speaking outside the Minnesota State Capitol on the 5 year anniversary of the death of his brother Paul Castaway. Castaway was shot and killed by the Denver Police on July 12, 2015.
Royce White speaking at Native Lives Matter Rally, MN Capitol
July 2020
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Royce White speaks at a Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Native Lives Matter Rally, MN State Capitol, July 12, 2020
July 2020
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A Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on July 12, 2020.
A Slice of New York, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, Post-Uprising
July 2020
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A Slice of New York on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis with boards up following riots after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
July 2020
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Boards on Hennepin Ave in Downtown Minneapolis. RIP Floyd written on the wall.
Downtown Minneapolis Construction Site: Stay Happy Stay Safe
July 2020
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Construction site in downtown Minneapolis with wood that reads “Stay happy stay safe”.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Rubble with Graffiti, Minneapolis Uprising
July 2020
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The rubble of the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue. The store was burned after the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
ACAB, Fuck Jacob Frey, Fuck 12, RIP George and Riots work written on the remaining wall
South Minneapolis Police Investigation, Leneesha Columbus
July 2020
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Minneapolis police at the homicide scene that left Leneesha Columbus dead just outside of George Floyd Square.
Cub Foods Shuttle to The Quarry, Minneapolis Aftermath
July 2020
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Complimentary shuttle bus station setup outside Cub Foods store providing transportation to another Cub Foods. The shuttles were setup after the store was damaged following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Empty shelving at Cub Foods temporary market, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Empty shelving in a newly built “Community Market” that will serve as a temporary store while the damaged Cub Foods store is repaired. The store was damaged following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Amateur Fireworks on 1st Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis
July 2020
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Fireworks being lit off on 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Police drove through to clear the crowd.
July 2020
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MAD DADs organization with their truck on Hennepin Ave outside the Gay 90s nightclub in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Target Store Sign, East Lake Street, 2020 Unrest
July 2020
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A sign reading “We’ll stand together and we’ll build together” on a Target Store with CVS Pharmacy on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store was heavily looted during the 2020 unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Temporary Cub Community Market at Night, Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A temporary “Community Market” being built outside the looted and damaged Cub Foods grocery store on 26th Ave S in South Minneapolis. The store was damaged during the unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minnehaha & Lake Street, Minneapolis, Post-Fire
July 2020
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The intersection of Lake and Minnehaha. The corner was home to AutoZone, Minnehaha Liquors and the Minneapolis police third precinct police station. All the buildings were burned in May 2020.
East Lake Street Target, Minneapolis, post-protest renovation
July 2020
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Target on East Lake Street. The store closed in May 2020 following damage from riots after George Floyd’s murder.
Burned Dollar General & HR Block, Hi-Lake Shopping Center
July 2020
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A Dollar General store on East Lake Street in South Minneapolis. In the foreground, what’s left of an HR Block store.
Light Rail Bridge over Haiwatha
July 2020
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A bridge for a Metro Transit Light Rail train over Haiwatha Ave in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police dispersing hot rodders on 1st Avenue
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police caravan drives down 1st Avenue to clear our "hot rodders". Hot rudders were gathering in the area doing “donuts” in intersections.
North Loop Metro Transit Stencil Art: In This Together
June 2020
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Stencil art placed by the Metro Transit outside their building in the North Loop.
“In this together”
Minneapolis North Loop Skyline, Graffiti-Covered Van, 06/27/20
June 2020
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Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop.
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