Protest Sign

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677 photographs tagged Protest Sign, 2017–2026.

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Protesters march on Rice Street in St. Paul, holding signs to voice concerns about police accountability. This protest took place a day after the St. Paul Police Department released body camera footage of an officer shooting Joseph Washington, an unarmed Black man, who was being attacked by a K9. The officer involved in the shooting was subsequently fired from the force. The sign displayed questions the depth of reform, stating, "You fired ONE officer. How many Killers still on the force?".

St. Paul Protest Sign on Rice St. Questions Police Force

Protester holds handmade sign reading "Trump Won in a Landslide Arrest the Crooks" at Stop the Steal rally outside Minnesota Governor's Residence in St.
A protester holds a sign reading "Trump Won in a Landslide! Arrest the Crooks" outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The rally, held on November 28, 2020, draws Trump supporters and members of the Proud Boys to contest Joe Biden's win.

“Arrest the Crooks” Sign at the Stop the Steal Rally in St. Paul

Protester holding "Election Ended NOV 3rd Legal Votes Only!" sign at Minnesota Governor's Mansion Stop the Steal rally, St. Paul
The Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue in St. Paul drew a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 14, 2020. The demonstration followed the November 3rd presidential election and echoed similar rallies held that month in state capitals across the country, with protesters disputing the vote count and demanding a halt to certification. Signs at the rally, including one reading "Election Ended NOV 3rd, Legal Votes Only!", reflected the movement's core claim that the results were fraudulent.

“Legal Votes Only” Sign at St. Paul’s Stop the Steal Rally

Two women hold signs at a winter protest outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence at 1006 Summit Avenue has served as the official home of the state's governor since 1965. Built in 1912 for lumber baron Horace Hills Irvine, the Tudor Revival mansion was donated to the state by the Irvine family in the 1960s. In November 2020, demonstrators gathered outside the residence as part of the nationwide "Stop the Steal" movement disputing the results of the presidential election, directing criticism at Governor Tim Walz.

“Walz Is an Idiot” Sign at the Governor’s Residence in St. Paul

Protesters against the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline gather outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence at 1006 Summit Avenue was the site of a demonstration against Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement on November 14, 2020. Built in 1912 for lumber baron Horace Hills Irvine, the mansion became the official gubernatorial residence in 1965 and is now used for public receptions as well as the governor's private quarters. The Line 3 project reroutes an aging pipeline to carry Canadian tar sands crude across northern Minnesota to Enbridge's terminal in Superior, Wisconsin, crossing the Mississippi River headwaters and treaty-protected Anishinaabe hunting and fishing territory. Opponents, including members of the White Earth and Red Lake Bands, argued the project risked water contamination and violated 1855 treaty rights, a legal argument later tested in tribal and state courts.

“Water Gives Life” Signs at the Line 3 Protest in St. Paul

Protester holding "Stop The Steal" sign and American flag at Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, November 2020.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence sits at 1006 Summit Avenue in St. Paul, a Tudor-style mansion built in 1910 for lumber baron Horace Hills Irvine. The state has used it as the official governor's residence since 1965, when the Irvine family donated it, and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On November 14, 2020, demonstrators gathered outside the residence as part of the nationwide "Stop the Steal" movement, which claimed widespread fraud in that year's presidential election despite no evidence supporting the allegations. The protest was one of many held at statehouses and governors' residences across the country that month.

A “Stop the Steal” Sign Outside the Governor’s Residence in St. Paul

"Abolish The Police" Mural at Moon Palace Books
"Abolish The Police" mural on Moon Palace Books. Seen in November 2020.

“Abolish The Police” Mural at Moon Palace Books

Protesters carrying "Jews Against Fascism" and racial justice banners march along Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Marchers carry a "Jews Against Fascism" banner down Lake Street on November 7, 2020, the day major networks declared Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election. The route passed the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue, burned by protesters in May 2020 after the killing of George Floyd.

“Jews Against Fascism” Banner Leads a Lake Street March

Diverse marchers including Indigenous participants carry signs and decorative banners on Lake Street in Minneapolis during a 2020
Marchers moved along Lake Street near South 17th Avenue in Minneapolis after news broke of Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election. Signs carried through the crowd read "Count Every Vote," "Land Back," and messages supporting workers' rights, tying the moment to causes beyond the election itself. Aztec danzantes in feathered headdresses marched among the crowd, a common presence at Lake Street demonstrations tied to the Twin Cities' Indigenous and Chicano communities. Lake Street itself runs through some of Minneapolis's most ethnically diverse neighborhoods, including the Latino commercial corridor around Midtown.

Post-Election March on Lake Street Near S 17th Avenue

Indigenous ceremonial performer wearing feathered headdress, beaded regalia, and face mask holds incense pot during Minneapolis
Aztec dance traditions, known as danza azteca or mexica, trace back to pre-Hispanic ceremonial practice and remain active today among Indigenous and Chicano communities across North America. The feathered headdress worn here, called a penacho, is typically built from pheasant or macaw feathers and signals rank or role within a dance troupe. The clay vessel held in this image is used to burn copal, a resin incense central to purification rites performed before and during ceremonial dances. Face coverings were required at outdoor public gatherings in 2020, the year this march took place along Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Aztec Dancer in Feathered Headdress on Lake Street

Protesters gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street carrying signs for environmental justice and social
The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on East Lake Street, rebuilt after the original station was burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. This gathering came on the day Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, drawing marchers carrying "Green New Deal" signs and a "Rise" banner tied to environmental justice organizing.

Climate Justice March Rebuilds Outside the Third Precinct

Protesters wearing orange "Democracy Defender" vests gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street.
"Democracy Defender" vests mark volunteers from Nonviolent Peaceforce, a global nonprofit that trains civilians in unarmed protection work at protests and conflict zones. The group deployed monitors at marches across Minneapolis following the 2020 presidential election, positioning themselves between demonstrators and police to de-escalate potential confrontations. A "Green New Deal" sign carried nearby points to the range of causes represented in the crowd that day. The Third Precinct station had already become a of unrest in Minneapolis months earlier, drawing continued demonstrations through the fall.

“Democracy Defenders” March Near Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct

Protesters hold signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" at a Minneapolis gathering in November 2020.
Marchers carried hand-painted signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" through Minneapolis on November 7, 2020, the day major news outlets projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. The demonstration linked opposition to waste incineration and pollution in low-income neighborhoods with the broader wave of marches that followed the election call. Environmental justice organizing in the Twin Cities has long focused on facilities like the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, a downtown trash-burning incinerator that critics have targeted for its emissions impact on nearby communities of color.

“Stop Environmental Racism” Signs at a Minneapolis March

Protesters gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct holding a "No Coup" sign during a November 2020 demonstration.
The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, and it was here that protesters gathered after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. A demonstrator's hand-lettered "No Coup" sign spoke to fears that Donald Trump would refuse to concede the race. The precinct building had been burned during the unrest following George Floyd's death in May 2020, and by this gathering it remained fenced off and reinforced with concrete barriers as the department continued to operate out of temporary quarters elsewhere in the city.

“No Coup” Sign Outside the Minneapolis Third Precinct

Protesters gather on Minnehaha Avenue outside Hook and Ladder theater in Minneapolis carrying "Rise" and "People Power" signs.
The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge sits on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis's Longfellow neighborhood, inside a converted firehouse that now serves as home base for the Firehouse Performing Arts Center. The building stands a few blocks from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, which was set ablaze during the unrest following George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Marchers carrying "Rise" and "People Power" flags passed the venue on November 7, 2020, the day major news networks projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.

Post-Election March Passes the Hook and Ladder on Minnehaha Avenue

Stop Trump voter suppression sign at a Minneapolis protest on November 4, 2020.
A protest sign reading “Stop Trump racist voter suppression” is carried during a march in Minneapolis on November 4, 2020. The sign also identifies the Party for Socialism and Liberation. The gathering took place the day after the 2020 presidential election.

Stop Trump Voter Suppression Sign, Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police officers stand on Interstate 94 during a November 2020 nighttime protest against Trump's election challenges.
Minneapolis police officers stand along a fence on the I-94 overpass, monitoring a crowd gathered on the highway after the November 2020 presidential election. Protesters had marched onto the interstate to oppose President Trump's attempts to challenge the election results. Law enforcement closed the highway and arrested 646 people that night, the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history. Many demonstrators carried signs calling for community control of police and denouncing voter suppression.

Minneapolis Police Watch Over I-94 Protesters After the 2020 Election

Protesters hold a banner reading "No Killer Cops Ice Raids US Wars Black Native Stolen Lives Matter" during a Minneapolis march.
The banner reading "No Killer Cops, ICE Raids, US Wars, Black Native Stolen Lives Matter" appeared during a nighttime march along Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis's West Bank neighborhood on November 4, 2020, the night after the presidential election. The route passed the storefront of Midwest Mountaineering, a longtime outdoor-gear retailer at 309 Cedar Avenue South. The demonstration linked opposition to police killings with calls against immigration raids and foreign wars, continuing demands raised during the protests that followed George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police in May 2020.

“No Killer Cops” Banner at a Minneapolis Protest March

Protesters stand around a large banner on the sidewalk reading "EVICTION NOTICE JACOB FREY SIGNED BY THE PEOPLE" outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's Northeast Minneapolis home.
A banner reading "EVICTION NOTICE JACOB FREY, SIGNED: THE PEOPLE" is laid on the sidewalk outside Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's home in Northeast Minneapolis. Demonstrators gather around it, one carrying a sign reading "NO EVICTIONS ON STOLEN LAND."

“Eviction Notice, Jacob Frey” Banner Laid Outside His Home

Protest sign demanding Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's resignation held outside his residence.
Jacob Frey has served as mayor of Minneapolis since 2018, after representing the city's Third Ward on the City Council. The sign held outside his home reads "Bye, Bye Mayor Frey, Evicted" and cites the BLM, NLM, ULM and Justice coalitions that organized in Minneapolis in 2020. Protesters demand his resignation during the demonstration outside his residence.

“Evicted” Sign Protests Mayor Frey Outside His Home

Protester holding handmade sign reading "PUBLIC SAFETY SHOULD BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE" during November 2, 2020 march in Northeast Minneapolis.
A marcher carries a hand-lettered sign reading "PUBLIC SAFETY SHOULD BE PROACTIVE NOT REACTIVE" past Old Town Saloon on Hennepin Avenue in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. The march on November 2, 2020 heads from Holmes Park toward Mayor Jacob Frey's residence, with demonstrators calling on the city to address rising homelessness.

“Proactive Not Reactive” Sign During March on Hennepin Avenue

Protesters hold signs up after the killing of Walter Wallace
Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis, holding signs advocating for an anti-racist future. This march, originating from South High School and heading towards the Minneapolis Third Precinct, was held in solidarity with Philadelphia following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. Participants carried signs, including one stating 'A MAN WAS LYNCHED YESTERDAY,' reflecting ongoing calls for racial justice and accountability in the city and nationwide.

Minneapolis Protest: Anti-Racist Future Sign, Lake Street

Protesters holding up signs outside the 4th precinct
Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct during the 25th annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality. Participants hold signs expressing dissent against the justice system and police, reflecting themes central to the Black Lives Matter movement. This annual protest, observed on October 22nd, addresses ongoing concerns regarding police conduct and systemic injustices.

Protesters with anti-police brutality signs, Minneapolis 4th Precinct

Protests after Derek Chauvin is released from jail
A protest sign reading "Hey Derek you forgot your hat!" is held during a march in downtown Minneapolis, the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. The sign also features a drawing resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood, with additional text including "BREAK THE THIN BLUE LINE" and "ARREST KILLER KKK OPS?". Protesters marched towards the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct to voice opposition to Chauvin's release and demand police accountability.

Minneapolis Protest Sign: ‘Hey Derek you forgot your hat’

Protesters outside downtown police station
Protesters march through Downtown Minneapolis in October 2020, the day after Derek Chauvin was released on bail. This march was part of sustained protests against police brutality and racial injustice, which intensified following the killing of George Floyd earlier that year. Participants carried signs demanding 'Justice for George Floyd' and advocating for the 'Defund And Abolish' movement, reflecting widespread calls for systemic change.

Protesters march Downtown Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin release

Jail not bail for killer kkkops
Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis, advocating for "Jail Not Bail" following the release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on bond. Chauvin was charged in connection with the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Protest: ‘Jail Not Bail’ for Derek Chauvin

Wooden protest sign reading "Block Party to Block the Precinct" at a Minneapolis gathering on September 16, 2020.
Block Party to Block the Precinct sign at a Minneapolis protest on September 16, 2020. The gathering opposed plans for a new lease for the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct after the original station on Minnehaha Avenue was burned earlier that year following the killing of George Floyd.

“Block Party to Block the Precinct” Sign at Minneapolis Protest

Protesters burn murderous police signs in Downtown Minneapolis
Protesters burn a sign displaying 'Murderous City of Lakes Police' in Downtown Minneapolis. This act took place during a protest march held the evening after Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha Police in Wisconsin. The protest in Minneapolis was part of a wider series of demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice that intensified across the United States.

Protesters burn ‘Murderous Police’ sign in Downtown Minneapolis

Protesters march through Downtown Minneapolis jacob blake rally
A march for justice for Jacob Blake took place outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis. Participants gathered in solidarity, demanding accountability following the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha Police in August 2020. This protest reflects ongoing public calls for police reform and racial justice, echoing sentiments from the Minneapolis Uprising earlier that year. Protesters carried signs with messages such as 'Black Lives Matter,' 'No Justice No Peace,' and 'Defund the Police,' advocating for systemic change.

Protesters for Jacob Blake, Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct

Protesters outside Minneapolis police station Jacob Blake rally
A protest march for Jacob Blake proceeds through downtown Minneapolis, passing the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station. The march demanded justice for Jacob Blake, who was shot by Kenosha Police in August 2020, sparking widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice across the United States. Participants carried signs advocating for Black Lives Matter and police accountability.

Jacob Blake Protest March, Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct

Protesters hold up Murderous Police signs in Minneapolis
Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, holding signs in solidarity with Jacob Blake following his shooting by Kenosha police in August 2020. Participants carried signs with messages such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Murderous City of Lakes Police," directly referencing the Minneapolis Police Department.

Downtown Minneapolis March: Murderous Police Signs

Jacob Blake protest march in Minneapolis
A protest march for Jacob Blake proceeds along S Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Participants carried signs expressing solidarity with Jacob Blake, who was shot by Kenosha police, and advocating for "Black Lives Matter" and "Defund the Police." This event in 2020 was part of a series of widespread protests across the United States addressing police brutality and racial injustice.

Jacob Blake Protest March on S Washington Ave, Minneapolis

Jacob Blake solidarity march and rally in Downtown Minneapolis
Protesters marched through downtown Minneapolis in August 2020 in solidarity with Jacob Blake, who was shot by Kenosha police. This event was part of a broader national movement advocating for racial justice and police accountability. Participants carried signs bearing messages such as 'Black Lives Matter' and 'Justice for Jacob Blake,' reflecting the core demands of the protest.

Jacob Blake Protest March in Downtown Minneapolis

City of Lakes Murderous Police sign
A protester holds a sign during a march in downtown Minneapolis, outside the Hennepin County Government Center. This protest was held in solidarity with Jacob Blake, whose shooting by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020, sparked widespread demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice. The sign, which reads "Murderous Police City Of Lakes" refers to the Minneapolis Police Department.

Minneapolis Jacob Blake protest: ‘Murderous Police’ sign

Protesters hold signs demanding police reform at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
The Minnesota State Capitol, completed in 1905 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, is the seat of Minnesota's legislature and governor's office. On August 8, 2020, demonstrators gathered on its grounds carrying signs reading "Defund the Police" and "Fund Teachers Not Police," calling for reduced police funding and the removal of school resource officers in favor of counselors. The rally followed months of protests across the Twin Cities after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis that May.

Defund the Police Signs at the Minnesota State Capitol

Protester holds sign reading "Could we please give the police dept to the grand mothers?" at Minnesota State Capitol
"Could we please give the police dept to the grand mothers?" reads a hand-lettered sign carried outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, credited to artist Junada Petrus.

“Give the Police Dept to the Grandmothers” Sign at Minnesota Capitol

Protest sign reading "Abolish the Police" with lit candles at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
An "Abolish The Police" sign at George Floyd Square months after Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police.

“Abolish the Police” Sign Among Candles at George Floyd Square

Protest sign reading "They're going to kill me" at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square sits at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, where police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Community members barricaded the intersection in the weeks that followed, and it remained closed to through traffic for more than a year as it evolved into a memorial and gathering space.

‘They’re Going to Kill Me’ Sign at George Floyd Square

Plywood-boarded storefront on Hennepin Avenue displays "I CAN'T BREATHE," Black Lives Matter, and Minneapolis stickers.
"I Can't Breathe" became a rallying cry after Eric Garner's 2014 death in police custody and resurfaced nationally following George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis in May 2020. Business owners along Hennepin Avenue boarded up storefronts during the unrest that followed, and many of those panels became surfaces for spray-painted messages and stickers. Black Lives Matter, founded in 2013 by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi, is referenced directly on one board. The "Minneapolis: The Happiest Place on Earth" sticker ties to the Mapping Prejudice project at the University of Minnesota, which maps historic racial covenants that once barred Black residents from owning property in parts of the city.

“I Can’t Breathe” and BLM Messages on Hennepin Avenue Plywood

Protester holding up sign Stay Strong PDX
A protester holds a sign reading "Feds in Portland proving our point. Stay Strong PDX" outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. This protest, held on July 23rd, 2020, was part of a nationwide movement against the deployment of federal officers to various U.S. cities. The Federal Courthouse serves as a significant government building in Minneapolis, housing federal courts and related offices. The protest highlighted concerns about federal intervention in local affairs and civil liberties during a period of widespread social unrest.

Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Protest Sign: Feds in Portland

All My Homes Hate Fascism
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.

Racists Not Welcome Here

Flowers and George Floyd memorial outside Cup Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis after rain.
George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis is pictured outside Cup Foods on June 23, 2020. Flowers and memorial offerings cover the wet street after rain near the storefront where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police a month earlier. A large mural on the building and handwritten signs mark the site as a place of mourning, remembrance, and protest.

George Floyd Square, Cup Foods, Flowers after Summer Rain

Raised Fist Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by flowers and tributes in June 2020.
The Raised Fist Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis stands at the junction of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, surrounded by flowers, candles, signs, and other tributes in June 2020. The memorial was established after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020, and the intersection became a community-maintained protest and remembrance site. At the center of the square, the large clenched-fist sculpture anchors a traffic circle filled with offerings and messages left during the first weeks of protests over Floyd’s death.

George Floyd Square Raised Fist Memorial, June 2020

Protesters demonstrate outside Minneapolis Police & Fire Union offices demanding police accountability and Bob Kroll's
Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police & Fire Union Offices in Minneapolis on June 12, 2020, calling for the resignation of police union president Bob Kroll. Signs reading “George Floyd,” “Black Lives Matter,” and messages directed at Kroll are raised in front of the union building, whose windows are boarded up. The protest took place during the sustained local response to the murder of George Floyd and demands for police accountability in Minneapolis.

Crowd Demands Bob Kroll’s Resignation, Minneapolis Police Union Offices

Large crowd of protesters at 18th Avenue NE in Minneapolis holds signs demanding police defunding and accountability.
Protesters gather at 18th Avenue NE and University Avenue NE in Minneapolis, outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters, on June 12, 2020. Signs in the crowd call for police defunding and for the resignation of federation president Bob Kroll, whose leadership drew sustained criticism after the murder of George Floyd.

“Defund the Police” Signs Near 18th Ave NE Police Union Rally

Protest banner with red handprints and text reading "Bob Kroll has blood on his hands" displayed on pavement in Minneapolis.
A protest banner in Minneapolis is covered with red handprints and the message “Bob Kroll has blood on his hands.” The banner refers to Bob Kroll, then head of the Minneapolis police union, during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. The protest and march called for Bob Kroll to step down as Minneapolis Police Union leader.

Red Handprints on a “Bob Kroll Has Blood on His Hands” Banner

Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters hold hand-lettered signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll.
Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters in Minneapolis hold signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd in June 2020. Hand-lettered messages including “Eat Shit, Bob Kroll” and “Now you’re gonna get it, Bobby!” are raised above the crowd, while another sign references Black Lives Matter.

“Now You’re Gonna Get It, Bobby!” Sign at Bob Kroll Protest

Protesters march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis carrying handmade signs demanding justice and denouncing racism and police violence.
Protesters march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis on June 5, 2020, during the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. The crowd carries handmade signs calling for justice, denouncing racism and police violence, and criticizing “All Lives Matter” responses.

“Silence Is Violence” Sign at George Floyd Protest on Park Ave

Community members gather at George Floyd Square memorial on East 38th Street in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis is shown on June 4, 2020, filled with flowers, handwritten signs, candles, and portraits left in memory of George Floyd. People stand and sit around the memorial at night as tents and informal gathering areas line the street behind it. The intersection became a major site of mourning and protest after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

Night Vigil at George Floyd Memorial, 38th and Chicago Ave

George Floyd memorial at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis with flowers, signs, and candles outside Fire Arts Center.
The George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is lined with flowers, signs, candles, and handwritten tributes outside Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center. Photographed on June 4, 2020, about 10 days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, the intersection had become a large public memorial and gathering place. Messages including “Black Lives Matter” and calls for justice are visible among the offerings placed along the sidewalk.

George Floyd Memorial, 38th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Hundreds of protesters fill Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a May 2020 demonstration following George Floyd's death.
Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd Protesters Fill Hennepin Avenue at Dusk

Protesters outside burning GM Tobacco on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, one holding an anti-police sign.
A protester holds a sign reading “Jail all racist killer cops!” in front of the burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during nighttime protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police four days earlier.

Protest at Burning GM Tobacco, Minneapolis

Woman holds up sign reading cold blooded murder
A protester holds a hand-lettered sign reading “Cold Blooded Murder” outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central gathering point in demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Protester with “Cold Blooded Murder” Sign

Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building holding Black Lives Matter signs on May 26, 2020.
Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street on May 26, 2020, a day after George Floyd died in the custody of a Minneapolis police officer. Some climb onto a brick ledge at the building's entrance while others below hold signs reading "Black Lives Matter."

Crowd Holds “Black Lives Matter” Signs at Third Precinct

Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building with signs and banners during a march.
Crowds gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street, holding signs including one reading "Black Lives Matter." The protest comes a day after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25, 2020, after marching roughly two miles from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

“Black Lives Matter” Signs Outside the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct

Memorial flowers, signs, and tributes at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis where George Floyd was killed.
George Floyd Square sits at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, where George Floyd died on May 25, 2020. Flowers, candles, a teddy bear, and handmade signs reading "Black Lives Matter" and "My Life Matters" cover the pavement at the intersection.

Flowers and Signs at the George Floyd Memorial on Chicago Avenue

A protester holds a handmade sign reading "FLOYD* UNARMED* POLARIZED RIP" during a march on 38th Street in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020.
A protester raises a cardboard sign reading "Floyd Castile Clark RIP" near 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. The sign names George Floyd, Philando Castile, and Jamar Clark, Black men killed by police in the Twin Cities area. Floyd died a day earlier at the intersection.

“Floyd Castile Clark RIP” Sign Near 38th and Chicago

Protesters gather on East 38th Street outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020.
Cup Foods sits at the corner of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, the site where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Crowds fill the intersection the day after his death, carrying signs reading "Stop Letting These Cops Be Judge, Jury, Executioner."

Crowds Fill the Intersection at 38th and Chicago

Protester holds a cardboard sign reading "Black Lives Matter" and "Stop the killing" at a demonstration on East 38th Street in Minneapolis.
A protester holds a "Black Lives Matter, Stop the Killing" sign at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. The protest comes a day after George Floyd died at the same intersection while in police custody, an event that set off weeks of unrest across the city.

“Black Lives Matter” Sign Near 38th and Chicago

Two people hold a sign reading "Justice for George Floyd" and "BLM" with contact information on 36th Street in Minneapolis.
Two people hold a hand lettered sign reading "BLM, Justice for George Floyd" and listing the Hennepin County District Attorney's phone number on 36th Street in Minneapolis. The sign calls for charges against the officers involved in George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020.

“BLM, Justice for George Floyd” Sign on 36th Street

Protesters march on East 38th Street in Minneapolis carrying a sign reading "Stop Letting These Cops Be The Judge, Jury & Executioner."
Marchers carry a hand-lettered sign reading "STOP LETTING THESE COPS BE THE JUDGE, JURY & EXECUTIONER" on East 38th Street in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. The demonstration comes a day after George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody, and the crowd moves toward the Third Precinct station.

“Judge, Jury & Executioner” Sign on East 38th Street

Protesters with anti-Trump signs outside First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis
Protesters gathered outside First Avenue in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a rally for then-President Donald Trump. The sign prominently displayed reads, "I didn't fight the NAZIs just so TRUMP could turn America fascist." First Avenue is a historic entertainment venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting concerts and other live events. The protest reflects the political divisions and public discourse surrounding the 2020 presidential election cycle.

Minneapolis Protest Sign Outside First Avenue: “Stop Donald Trump!”

Protesters hold anti-Trump signs outside Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to voice their opposition to then-President Donald Trump's policies. The signs displayed reflect sentiments of dissent and criticism towards the administration. This event occurred during a period of significant political polarization surrounding the Trump presidency and his re-election campaign. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, has often been a site for major public events and gatherings in downtown Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Protest: ‘Not My President’ Sign, October 10, 2019

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold a sign reading "American Horror Story" beside a Trump caricature.
Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a rally related to the 2020 presidential election. The sign prominently displayed reads "American Horror Story" with a caricature of then-President Donald Trump. This event occurred amidst a period of significant political polarization and public discourse surrounding the Trump administration and its policies. The protest reflects the broader national sentiment and engagement with political issues during that election cycle.

Minneapolis Protest Sign: “American Horror Story” – Oct 10, 2019

Protesters with impeachment signs outside O'Donovan's Pub in downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, holding signs calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. The protest took place outside the Target Center, a major indoor arena in the city. This event occurred during a period of significant political division and ongoing impeachment inquiries related to the Trump administration. The signs reflect the strong sentiments of opposition and calls for accountability among a segment of the public during that time.

Minneapolis Protestors Hold Impeach Trump Signs Oct 10 2019

Protester holds a sign outside Target Center in Minneapolis during a Trump rally.
A protestor holds a sign reading "I VOTE FOR PRESIDENTS WHO CAN SPELL, USES PUNCTUATION AND ISN'T A NARCISSISTIC SOCIOPATH" outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The sign reflects critical sentiment towards then-President Donald Trump during a rally held in the city. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, frequently hosts political events and public gatherings, making it a common site for both support and opposition rallies. This protest occurred during the 2020 presidential election cycle, a period marked by significant political polarization and public engagement.

Minneapolis Protest Sign at Trump Rally, Oct 10, 2019

Protesters outside Target Center in Minneapolis during a Trump rally.
Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a Trump rally. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, hosts sporting events, concerts, and political gatherings. The protest occurred amidst the 2020 presidential election cycle, reflecting the polarized political climate of the time. Signs held by protesters expressed opposition to the rally and the Trump administration, with some referencing impeachment proceedings.

Protesters at Trump Rally, Target Center, Minneapolis, 2019

Protesters with IMPEACH signs outside Target Center in Minneapolis during Trump rally, 2019
Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to rally against then-President Donald Trump's campaign event. The "IMPEACH" sign prominently displayed reflects the political climate of the time, as the House of Representatives was initiating impeachment proceedings against Trump. Inside the venue, supporters of the President could be seen, highlighting the division surrounding the event. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, regularly hosts sporting events, concerts, and political rallies, serving as a significant public gathering space in the city.

Minneapolis Protestors Rally Against Trump at Target Center, Oct 2019

Woman holds a protest sign reading “Trump: Read My Sign” in downtown Minneapolis.
A protestor holds a sign reading "TRUMP: READ MY SIGN" during a rally in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The event coincided with a campaign rally for then-President Donald Trump. Such protests often occur during presidential election cycles, reflecting public engagement with political discourse and policy debates. The sign's message directly addresses the president, suggesting a desire for engagement or a critique of his administration's policies or communication.

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protestor Holds Sign

Protester holds a sign at the Target Center in Minneapolis reading “Trump is giving children PTSD.”
Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to voice their opposition to a rally held by then-President Donald Trump. The sign prominently displayed reads, "TRUMP is giving CHILDREN PTSD" and "REPUBLICANS: WHERE ARE YOUR FAMILY VALUES? RELEASE THE FAMILIES REUNITE NOW!!" This protest occurred during Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, reflecting significant public dissent regarding his administration's policies, particularly those concerning immigration and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Minneapolis Protest Sign: Trump is Giving Children PTSD

Protesters holding anti-Trump signs on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis during the MNPEACHMENT march
Thousands of Minnesotans gathered on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, for a protest against then-President Donald Trump. The event, known online as #MNPEACHMENT, was organized in opposition to Trump's policies and to call for his impeachment. The march originated near the Target Center, where Trump was holding a campaign rally, and proceeded through downtown under a significant police presence. This demonstration highlighted public dissent and political engagement in the city.

MNPEACHMENT Protest on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Protest sign reading "Russia Made Me Do It" and Trump cutout on a barricade outside Target Center in Minneapolis.
A protest sign reading "Russia Made Me Do It" and a cutout of Donald Trump's face, defaced with a Hitler-esque mustache, are displayed on a barricade outside the Target Center in Minneapolis. This display was part of protests on October 10, 2019, coinciding with Trump's campaign rally, his first visit to Minnesota since the Mueller report's release. Thousands gathered in the Warehouse District to voice opposition to the president's policies and rhetoric, under heavy police presence and national media attention.

Minneapolis Trump Rally Protest Sign: “Russia Made Me Do It”

Protesters outside Target Center in Minneapolis hold signs opposing a Trump rally.
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to oppose a Donald Trump campaign rally. Demonstrators voiced opposition to the administration's immigration policies and far-right extremism, with signs reading "Nazis Go Home – No Kids in Cages" and "Impeach Trump." This event represented a significant public display of dissent in the city during Trump's presidency.

Minneapolis Protest Against Trump Rally, Target Center, 2019

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis hold a Free Hugs sign outside Target Center at night.
A "Free Hugs" sign is visible amidst a protest outside the Target Center in Minneapolis on October 10, 2019. The demonstration occurred concurrently with a Donald Trump campaign rally, drawing thousands of attendees who gathered to express opposition to the administration's policies. Despite the charged political climate, the presence of signs like "Free Hugs" and "Hate Has No Home Here" highlighted a desire for connection and solidarity among some participants.

Free Hugs Sign at Minneapolis Trump Protest, Oct 2019

Protesters outside Target Center in downtown Minneapolis during a Trump rally.
Protesters gathered outside the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, to voice their opposition to a Trump campaign rally being held inside. The Target Center, a multi-purpose arena, hosts a variety of events including sports, concerts, and political rallies. This protest occurred during the 2020 presidential election cycle, reflecting the political divisions of the time. The signs held by the crowd express a range of sentiments, from direct criticism of the president to broader political statements.

Protesters Outside Target Center, Minneapolis, October 10, 2019

Protesters holding signs gather in heavy rain during a Trump rally demonstration in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.
Protesters gathered near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a campaign rally for then-President Donald Trump.

“Purple Rain Country” Sign at Trump Rally Protest in Minneapolis

Handwritten preservation messages taped to the boarded facade of the Fitzgerald Rooms building in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Fitzgerald Rooms building stands at 1624 in Omaha, its street-level windows boarded over with plywood. Handmade signs taped to the brick, reading "U Know U Want 2 Save Me!!" and "We Love You," ask that the building be spared from demolition.

Handmade Pleas to Save the Fitzgerald Rooms at 1624

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