Northern Lights at George Floyd Square
The Northern Lights seen over the People’s Way awning at George Floyd Square.
Welcome to George Floyd Square
“Welcome to George Floyd Square” on the former Speedway Gas sign at 38th and Chicago Ave. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.
Peoples Way, George Floyd Square
Peoples Way at George Floyd Square. The one time Speedway gas station has become a protest zone and community meeting spot since George Floyd was murdered in May 2020. The ciy of Minneapolis purchased the building earlier this year.
Peoples Way, George Floyd Square
Peoples Way at George Floyd Square. The one time Speedway gas station has become a protest zone and community meeting spot since George Floyd was murdered in May 2020. The ciy of Minneapolis purchased the building earlier this year.
George Floyd Square, Rise & Remember Festival 2023
George Floyd Global Memorial & the GFS community will host the 3rd Rise & Remember Festival. They say the free May 27th event will have a “concert from a surprise national artist”. Paid events include a conference at Best Buy HQ and a Paisley Park Gala.
Remebering Malcom X at George Floyd Square
Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcom X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcom was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole.
George Floyd Square and Malcom X
Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcom was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole.
Community Building Is Revolutionary
A bench at George Floyd Square with a note that reads “Community building is revolutionary”
George Floyd Trial in 44 Days
Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square.
People’s Way after a fresh snowfall
The People’s Way at George Floyd Square after a fresh snowfall. The intersection has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Peoples Closet at George Floyd Square
Metro Clothing Closet at George Floyd Square. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Myon Burrell’s son speaks at George Floyd Square
Myon Burrell’s son, who shares the same name, speaks at George Floyd Square. Myon Burrell was convicted of murder in 2002 in a case that has people calling for his exoneration. More info at myonburrell.com
Rally in support of the release of Myon Burrell
Supporters gather at George Floyd Square to talk about the Myon Burrell case. Myon was convicted of murder in 2002 in a case that has people calling for his exoneration. More info at myonburrell.com.
10/25/20 George Floyd Square
Michael Toussaint, the father of Myon Burrell, speaks at George Floyd Square. Myon Burrell was convicted of murder in 2002 in a case that has people calling for his exoneration. More info at myonburrell.com
Elizer Darris speaks at George Floyd Square
ACLU’s Elizer Darris speaks to Myon Burrell supporters at George Floyd Square. Myon was convicted of murder in 2002 in a case that has people calling for his exoneration. More info at myonburrell.com.
Comic show at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square
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.
George Floyd Square after rain storm
Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer rain shower.
Speedway Gas on Chicago Avenue
The Speedway gas station at 38th and Chicago. The gas station would later become known as “The People’s Way” and become a gathering place for the community twice a day.