December 2021 — George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross reacts along with activists outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Emmett Till's cousin Deborah Watts outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.

December 2021 — Outside the courthouse while the jury deliberates in the Kim Potter trial. Sign reading “Where there is no accountability there will be no responsibility. Convict Potter”.

December 2021 — A sign reading "Justice for Daunte" hangs in a window of an apartment building in Minneapolis.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.

December 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp. The day prior was 6 months from the day Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Marshal task force.

November 2021 — As the 1st juror is selected on day one of the Potter trial, a small group of community activists and protesters are outside the Hennepin County Government Center with large air fresheners in the grass. A prosecutor previously said officers noticed an air freshener hanging from mirror.

November 2021 — A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

November 2021 — A sign reading "Warning Twin Cities Police Easily Startled" at 39th and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square.

October 2021 — Protest signs hanging on the fencing around Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 4 months prior.

October 2021 — A sign reading "Frey and Walz are cowards" in Uptown Minneapolis - referring to Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.

June 2021 — A sign reading "Power 2 the people" hanging from Seven Points mall. Winston Smith was killed earlier in the month by a Federal Task Force.

June 2021 — A protester holds up what he says was a sign Deona Marie made while protesting the Winston Smith killing. Deona Marie was killed on June 3rd when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protester holds up Black Lives Matter flag while marching down Lake Street during a march following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protester holds up a Justice for Winston Smith sign on Lake Street during protests following the shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force. The day prior Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — A protester holding a sign reading "Justice for Winston Smith". This follows a march around the neigbborhood after Deona Marie was killed Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters carrying signs that read "This is a Revolt Against Racism! Stop the War on Black America!" while marching through the streets of Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have been marching since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of protester Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — With many carrying Winston Smith and Deona Marie signs, the crowd of around a thousand marched through Uptown Minneapolis neighborhoods before returning back to Lake/Girard for a candlelight vigil where Deona Marie was killed last night by a man driving into protesters. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove a vehicle through protesters barricades.

May 2021 — Signs attached to security fencing outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the death of Daunte Wright.

April 2021 — Protesters gather outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence to protest the treatment of protesters over the last week.

April 2021 — Protesters gather outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence to protest the treatment of protesters over the last week.

April 2021 — A protester holds up a sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking for murder charges against Kim Potter.

April 2021 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department after officer Kim Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright.

April 2021 — A woman holds up a sign that reads "Defund Disband No More Cops" outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department.

April 2021 — Protesters gather at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020.

April 2021 — Protesters outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department, where residential apartments are directly across the street.

April 2021 — Abolish the MPD protest sign on someones back during a march through downtown Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Since March 15th families and those supporting the families of the victims of police brutality have been placing locks on fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center. The locks, which have the names of victims of police violence written on them, have been continuously cut off by police. Theres now a couple hundred locks along with protesters who've locked themselves to the fence 24/7 one at a time. Among their demands are for the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors & the Governor to meet with families of those killed by police, ending qualified immunity for police and for voting on police accountability bills to occur. .

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center as opening statements in the Derek Chauvin murder trial begin.

March 2021 — Protest signs leaning against Cup Foods in George Floyd Square.

March 2021 — A protest sign seen on the Midtown Greenway that reads "Fire Fire Gentrifire"

March 2021 — Protesters march near the Minnesota State Capitol demanding justice for George Floyd as well as all lives impacted by police brutality.

March 2021 — A sign reading "Justice 4 George" on a home in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protest signs hang on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.

March 2021 — Roses in red paint portrayed to look like blood in an installation outside the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters place mirrors and red paint on the road outside the courthouse.

March 2021 — A sign hanging on a fence around the Hennepin County Government Center that reads "Bringing in the National Guard. What could possibly go wrong?".

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — The Minnesota National Guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — George Floyd pins being sold outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

March 2021 — Protesters outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is beginning in Minneapolis.

March 2021 — A protester writes with chalk outside the Hennepin County courthouse at the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Protesters behind security fencing that surrounds the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

March 2021 — Protesters outside the Hennepin County Government Center on March 8th, 2021 during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — A protester puts a George Floyd poster on security fencing at the Hennepin County Government Center, where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is being held.

March 2021 — A protester holds up a George Floyd Rest In Power sign at a march during the Derek Chauvin murder trial in Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Protesters gather outside the mansion seeking justice and change for victims of police violence.

March 2021 — A protester holds up a sign at a rally outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence.

February 2021 — A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.

February 2021 — About 70 marched down Lake Street in a march organized by Save The Boards to Memorialize the Movement and Visual Black Justice. They demand the President take action to abolish the death penalty, re-open all police murder cases, & defund/de-militarize police.

January 2021 — Protesters march in St. Paul holding up a sign reading "We want soup for my family and yours".

January 2021 — 100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.

January 2021 — Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration day asking for community control of the police.Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.

January 2021 — A lone protester holds up a sign reading "Jesus save America from evil. The steal is real" outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion.

January 2021 — “The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.

January 2021 — “The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.

January 2021 — “The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.

January 2021 — “The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.

January 2021 — “The People’s March” on it’s way in St. Paul. Protesters marching for “Cash not covid”, “Community not cops”, “People not pipelines”, and “Politics without proud boys”.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. Some marched to George Floyd Square.

January 2021 — Protesters march to George Floyd Square from where Dolal Idd was killed about a mile away.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

January 2021 — Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolal Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020.

December 2020 — A protest sign reading "AGAIN?" sits at a vigil for Dolal Idd who was killed by the Minneapolis Police on December 30th.

December 2020 — The sun sets to the west of George Floyd Square on the first day of Kwanzaa. Day 1 represents Umoja (Unity). The countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial was recently added to what was a Speedway sign. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

December 2020 — A sign at George Floyd Square that reads "Protect Each Other" "Justice 4 George Floyd" "Masks Help Us All"

December 2020 — Protesters march against fascism in downtown St. Paul. The protesters marched through downtown with large banners.

December 2020 — A map near the entrance of George Floyd Square. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

December 2020 — A sign reading “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd” as you enter George Floyd Square. The square has been a protest zone since the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

December 2020 — Flyers taped to a pole outside of the Minneapolis Third Precinct police station, which burned after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Drop the charges refers to the 646 that were criminally charged during the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history. Protesters were arrested after marching onto I-94 in a post election march.

December 2020 — Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard from speakers on racial inequality and the need for defunding/abolishing the police.

December 2020 — Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard from speakers on racial inequality and the need for defunding/abolishing the police.

December 2020 — Protester holds up a sign that reads "Economic Justice" during a defund police rally.

December 2020 — Protesters marched the half mile from Wilder Playground to the St. Paul Police at Minnehaha & Payne where they heard from speakers on racial inequality and the need for defunding/abolishing the police on December 12, 2020.

December 2020 — Protesters wave “Trump 2020” flags at a Stop The Steal rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on December 12, 2020.

December 2020 — A woman looks out her window at dueling protests occurring across the street at the Governor's Residence. For weeks Stop The Steal protesters have been gathering outside the Governor’s mansion.

December 2020 — Protesters march in St. Paul after Joseph Washington is shot by St. Paul police.

December 2020 — Local activist Toshira Garraway Allen talks about her sons father, Justin Teigen. Teigen was killed by the St. Paul police in 2009.

December 2020 — Protesters march in St. Paul after Joseph Washington is shot by St. Paul police.

December 2020 — Protesters march down Rice St. a day after police released the body cam footage of a St. Paul police officer shooting a nude unarmed black man who was being attacked by a K9. The officer was fired by the force.

November 2020 — Stop the Steal rally at the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 14, 2020.

November 2020 — Protesters outside Minnesota Governor's Mansion

November 2020 — A protester holds up a sign that reads “Stop The Steal” outside the Minnesota Governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 14, 2020.

November 2020 — A Stop Line 3 protest outside the Governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 14, 2020.

November 2020 — March down Lake Street after the results of the Presidential election came through that Biden was the winner.

November 2020 — Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

November 2020 — Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential election for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The Third Precinct is seen by many as a symbol of hopeful change as well as the power of the people and the community of Minneapolis.

November 2020 — Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced winner of Donald Trump in the Presidential election.

November 2020 — Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden won the Presidential election. Protesters wearing orange vests that read “Democracy Defender”.

November 2020 — Minneapolis takes to the streets to rally after the media called the Presidential Race for Joe Biden. The march went from the Third Precinct down Lake Street in South Minneapolis.

November 2020 — Protesters gather outside of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct as part of a march shortly after Biden was announced as winner of the Presidential election.

November 2020 — Protesters gathering on Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis after the Presidential race was decided in favor of Joe Biden.