Nekima Levy Armstrong

6 photos · 2020–2025

6 photographs tagged Nekima Levy Armstrong, 2020–2025.

Mae Roberts speaks at a vigil for her son Calvin Horton outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Mae Roberts, mother of Calvin Horton Jr., addresses attendees at a vigil held outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The gathering commemorated what would have been her son's 44th birthday. Calvin Horton Jr. was killed on May 27th by the owner of the pawn shop during the unrest that occurred in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong address a crowd during a protest outside a home in Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020. — Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong address a crowd during a protest in Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020. The gathering took place outside a city council member's home, following a march through the Uptown neighborhood. This event was part of the ongoing protests in Minneapolis, which gained momentum after the murder of George Floyd.

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks outside the 4th precinct — Community activist Nekima Levy Armstrong addresses a protest outside the Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct. The gathering was part of the 25th annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation. The 4th Precinct, located in North Minneapolis, has historically been a significant site for protests concerning police conduct and accountability.

Nekima Levy Armstrong at 2021 rally — Nekima Levy Armstrong, a prominent activist, speaks at a press conference held outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis on February 25, 2021. The conference announced a March 8th protest, with participants expressing their determination to demand justice and change despite perceived fortifications around government buildings. The signs held by attendees call for the conviction of Derek Chauvin and justice for George Floyd and other victims, reflecting the ongoing protests and calls for accountability following the murder of George Floyd. On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered 46-year-old George Floyd during an arrest outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Video recorded by bystanders showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe. Three other Minneapolis police officers - J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao — were also present during the arrest and later faced criminal charges for their roles in Floyd’s death. Floyd’s murder sparked protests and civil unrest across Minneapolis and around the world, leading to widespread demonstrations against police violence, major policy debates on policing, and the conviction of Chauvin on murder and manslaughter charges in 2021.

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks to reporters in Minneapolis after the Amir Locke shooting. — Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks to the press in Minneapolis on February 2, 2022, following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The event, which occurred in the early morning hours, prompted immediate calls for transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Levy Armstrong, a prominent activist in Minneapolis, addressed the public and demanded the swift release of information regarding the incident. The shooting reignited discussions about police conduct and accountability in the city, echoing sentiments from previous unrest.

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaking at No Kings Minnesota — Local activist Nekima Levy Armstrong speaking at a June 2025 No Kings Protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. Despite warnings from the law enforcement not to attend today’s No Kings rally after this mornings shootings of Minnesota lawmakers with the killer on the lose, the No Kings Rally is happening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

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