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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Speedway Gas Station Murals, South Minneapolis
July 2020
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Speedway gas station with painted art boards in South Minneapolis.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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.
Community street mural on Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis 2020
July 2020
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Community painted mural on Plymouth Avenue in July 2020.
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.
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!”
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Street Mural Progress Notice, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A board being prepped for a mural on Lake Street.
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.=
Chicago Lake Liquors, Lake Street, Boarded Storefront
July 2020
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Chicago Lake Liquors on Lake Street with boards over the windows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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”.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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”.
ACAB Graffiti, Minneapolis Federal Courthouse & Sculpture
July 2020
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ACAB graffiti on 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.
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.
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”.
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”.
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).
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.
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.
“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.
“Graffiti = A Voice” on Downtown Minneapolis Barricades
July 2020
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"Graffiti = A Voice" written on concrete barricades in Downtown Minneapolis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Stone Arch Cinema Marquee: ‘I’ll Be Back’, Minneapolis 2020
August 2020
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Cinema located at 115 SE Main St. in Minneapolis with "I'll Be Back, Hasta La Vista Baby" on the marquee.
August 2020
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A "Mapping Prejudice" sticker on a board in Uptown Minneapolis.
‘RIP Floyd’ Graffiti on Walgreens Boards, Hennepin Ave, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue with RIP FLOYD written on it.
Hennepin Ave Boards: BLM, I Can’t Breathe, Happiest Place Sticker
August 2020
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Mapping Prejudice stickers on Hennepin Ave boards.
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh outside Cup Foods, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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On the day Cup Foods re-opened, owner Mahmoud Abumayyaleh looks out at the memorial in front of his store where George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.
Free produce, drinks, “Keep Cup Closed” sign, Cup Foods, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Free drinks and produce outside of Cup Foods next to a "Keep Cup Closed" sign on the day Cup Foods re-opened following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square Protest Sign: ‘They’re Going To Kill Me’
August 2020
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Protest sign seen at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis that reads “They’re going to kill me”.
Bryant Neighborhood Shirt, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Man wearing a "Bryant Neighborhood Organization" shirt at George Floyd Square.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Patch on Denim Jacket
August 2020
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A man wears a jacket with a “large Welcome to Minneapolis" patch.
George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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The George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
Community Information and Memorials at George Floyd Square
August 2020
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Signage at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Rising Fist Graffiti on Fence, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on a fence on 38th Street in George Floyd Square.
Comedy Show at Speedway, The People’s Way, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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Local comics hold a comedy show at George Floyd Square. Throughout the summer the square was a gathering place not only for the community but for those who came from afar to show their respects after George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.
“Abolish The Police” Sign & Candles, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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A sign that reads "Abolish the police" laying at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Memorial, Minneapolis: Lit Flowers & Candles
August 2020
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square with lit candles.
George Floyd Square: ‘Rest In Power’ Sign, Flowers, Candles
August 2020
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A memorial on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis near the location of George Floyd's death with lit candles. A sign reads “Rest In Power”.
Candles lit over names of police violence victims, Chicago Ave
August 2020
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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.
Protest Sign at St. Paul Capitol: Give Police to Grandmothers
August 2020
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Students march at the Minnesota State Capitol. A protest holds a sign that reads “Could we please give the police dept to the grand mothers?”.
Students Protest Police Reform, St. Paul, August 2020
August 2020
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Students march at the Minnesota State Capitol on August 8, 2020.
Hennepin County Encampment Notice, COVID-19, Midtown Greenway
August 2020
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Notice about encampments and COVID-19 posted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis seen on August 10, 2020.
ACAB and NO COPS Graffiti on Downtown Minneapolis Building
August 2020
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Graffiti on a building in downtown Minneapolis.
Frederick Joseph tweet on Minneapolis North Loop billboard
August 2020
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Twitter billboard in downtown Minneapolis displaying a tweet reading "Protesters aren't trying to start a race war - we're trying to end one.".
Downtown Minneapolis Boarded Buildings, Police Camera, Aug 2020
August 2020
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A Minneapolis Police mobile camera setup around the corner from the Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station.
Burnout Marks at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Throughout the summer "Hot Rodders" were gathering at intersections and doing burn outs. One such instance occurred outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct.
Squad cars at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, 19 N 4th St
August 2020
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Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct police station located at 19 N 4th St in downtown Minneapolis.
Heroes Work Here Banner, Downtown Minneapolis Post Office
August 2020
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A "Heroes work here" sign at the Main Post Office in Downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters grill hot dogs at MPD 5th Precinct, Nicollet Ave
August 2020
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Protesters gather to grill hot dogs outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on August 16, 2020.
Protesters grill hot dogs at Minneapolis 5th Precinct, Nicollet Ave
August 2020
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Protesters gather and grill hot dogs outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on August 16, 2020.
Toussaint Morrison at George Floyd Square Rally, August 2020
August 2020
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Toussaint Morrison speaks at George Floyd Square on the day President Trump was in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Protest During Trump Visit, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Protesters hold up their first at George Floyd Square in a rally the same day President Trump was in town.
George Floyd Square 8:46 Minute Lay-In Protest, August 2020
August 2020
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Protesters stage a "lay in" for 8 minutes and 46 seconds - the amount of time the Minneapolis Police knelt on George Floyd's neck.
George Floyd Square Caretaker Jay Webb at Minneapolis Rally
August 2020
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George Floyd Square garden caretaker Jay Webb speaks with those gathered at a rally at George Floyd Square on the day that President Trump was in town.
Haiwatha Avenue Exit Sign Graffiti, August 17, 2020
August 2020
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Graffiti on an Exit sign on Haiwatha Avenue on August 17, 2020.
George Floyd Square, Cup Foods Mural and Memorial Flowers at Sunset
August 2020
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The George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square with flowers on August 17, 2020.
South Minneapolis Community Food Shelf
August 2020
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A community food bank in a South Minneapolis neighborhood on August 17, 2020.
Lake Street Strip Mall Sign & Construction, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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"Medic" with an arrow written on a sign across the street from the K-Mart parking lot. The area was heavily damaged during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
August 2020
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The renovation of a strip mall located across from the Minneapolis 5th precinct. The mall was damaged during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Wells Fargo Bank, Nicollet Ave, Police Squad Car
August 2020
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A Minneapolis Police Officer stands guard at the former Wells Fargo Bank in Minneapolis. The building was burned during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd. The security was 24/7 while the bank looked for a way to safely allow people into the building to retrieve the items in their safety deposit boxes.
Northstar Commuter Rail at Target Field Station, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The Northstar Train at the Target Field Station in Minneapolis. Above is Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins MLB baseball team. COVID-19 warnings scroll on the digital board.
George Floyd mural at Cup Foods covered after vandalism
August 2020
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The George Floyd mural on 38th Street covered up after it was vandalized.
George Floyd Square: Defund MPD, Fuck Trump on Speedway Sign
August 2020
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George Floyd Square on August 19, 2020.
Former K-Mart Murals, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart store on West Lake Street. The store has since been turned into a Post Office replacing two post offices that were destroyed by fire during protests.
Thurston Jewelers & Bondesque, Lake St, Minneapolis, boarded with protest art
August 2020
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Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Speedway Gas Station, LynLake, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The lot of the former Speedway on West Lake Street. The gas station building was cleared out after burning down during protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd.
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