Minneapolis Jacob Blake protest: ‘Murderous Police’ sign
August 2020
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Woman holds up a sign that reads "Murderous Police" "City Of Lakes" at a protest and march in solidarity for Jacob Blake held in downtown Minneapolis at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Jacob Blake Protest & Rally, Anarchy Flag, Downtown Minneapolis
August 2020
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A rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, WI on August 24, 2020.
Downtown Minneapolis Jacob Blake Solidarity Rally
August 2020
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A rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, WI.
George Floyd Square: Defund MPD, Fuck Trump on Speedway Sign
August 2020
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George Floyd Square on August 19, 2020.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?”.
Man with rifle, All Lives Matter shirt, Woodbury ‘Back The Blue’ rally
August 2020
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Man stands with a large gun with Black Lives Matters protesters behind him at a "Back The Blue" rally in Woodbury, Minnesota on August 8th, 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.
Community Information and Memorials at George Floyd Square
August 2020
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Signage at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
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.
Bryant Neighborhood Shirt, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Man wearing a "Bryant Neighborhood Organization" shirt at George Floyd Square.
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”.
Hennepin Ave Boards: BLM, I Can’t Breathe, Happiest Place Sticker
August 2020
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Mapping Prejudice stickers on Hennepin Ave boards.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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 ‘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.
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.
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”.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gabriel Black Elk at Paul Castaway Anniversary Rally, MN Capitol
July 2020
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Gabriel Black Elk speaking outside the Minnesota State Capitol on the 5 year anniversary of the death of his brother Paul Castaway. Castaway was shot and killed by the Denver Police on July 12, 2015.
Native Lives Matter Rally, MN State Capitol, July 12, 2020
July 2020
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A Native Lives Matter rally at the Minnesota State Capitol on July 12, 2020.
Oromo Protest at Hennepin County Government Center
July 2020
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An Oromo protest marched from Northeast Minneapolis to the Hennepin County Government Center.
Oromo Protesters March over Mississippi River, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Oromo protesters march over the Mississippi River protesting the unrest in Ethiopia.
Woman with Oromo Flag Umbrella, Northeast Minneapolis March
July 2020
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Woman with an Oromo flag during a march through Northeast Minneapolis.
Oromo Protest Against Ethiopian Government, Northeast Minneapolis
July 2020
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An Oromo protest in Northeast Minneapolis over the unrest in Ethiopia.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Addresses Oromo March, NE Minneapolis
July 2020
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks on July 10th, 2020 at a Oromo march in Northeast Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square, Cup Foods, Flowers after Summer Rain
June 2020
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Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer rain shower.
George Floyd Square: Do Not Discard Offerings Sign
June 2020
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A sign asking that no one discard anything left at George Floyd Square. Since May 2020, all signs and offerings have been preserved by the George Floyd Global Memorial.
“Do not discard sign. Everything is somebody’s offering. We are preserving damaged signs. Thank you!”
City Pages Uprising Poster at George Floyd Memorial
June 2020
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Stuffed Owl with Note for Gianna, George Floyd Square
June 2020
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A stuffed owl with a note to Gianna, George Floyd's daughter, at the memorial at 38th and Chicago.
George Floyd Square Chalk Art: Free Our Brothers, Lock Up Our Oppressors
June 2020
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"Free our brothers. Lock up our oppressors" writer on Chicago Ave.
“Black Lives Matter” on Gas Pump, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Black Lives Matter written on the gas pump at the Speedway gas station across from where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis Police custody on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Square Raised Fist Memorial, June 2020
June 2020
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A circle of flowers around a raised fist at George Floyd Square on June 15, 2020. Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police the month prior.
Minneapolis Police Union Protest for Bob Kroll’s Resignation
June 2020
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Protest at the police union headquarters with protesters demanding union head Bob Kroll resign.
Minneapolis Police Union Protest for Bob Kroll’s Resignation
June 2020
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Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police & Fire Union Offices asking for Police Officers Union President Bob Kroll to resign.
Minneapolis Protest Sign: ‘Eat Shit, Bob Kroll’
June 2020
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Protesters rally outside the Minneapolis Police Union Headquarters asking for Union President Bob Kroll to resign.
Bob Kroll Protest Banner with Red Handprints, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Protesters dip their hands in red paint to leave hand prints on a protest banner that reads “Bob Kroll has blood on his hands”. The protest outside of the Minneapolis police union headquarters where Bob Kroll was the union head for many years.
Minneapolis Protester with “White Supremacists We See You” Sign
June 2020
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Protester holds up a sign reading “White supremacists We See You… you fucks” as they march down Park Avenue into downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters March Down Park Avenue, Minneapolis, June 5, 2020
June 2020
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Protesters march down Park Ave into downtown Minneapolis on June 5, 2020.
George Floyd Protest March on Park Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Protesters march down Park Ave into downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd ‘Say My Name’ mural, Stella’s Fish Cafe, Lake St
June 2020
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Boards reading "Say His Name" "Justice" and a drawing of George Floyd on Stella's Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. June 2020
BLM graffiti on boarded businesses, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Boards over businesses on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Reading "Black Lives Matter" "Liberty & Justice.4 All".
Iron Door Pub, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Protest Graffiti
June 2020
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Boards reading "Stay Safe" "MPLS Strong" "Look for the helpers" "BLM" on the Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis during protests following the murder of George Floyd. May 2020.
Caffrey’s Deli & Smitten Kitten Boarded, Minneapolis Protest
June 2020
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Boards over Caffrey's Deli and Smitten Kitten on Lyndale Avenue during protests following the murder of George Floyd. Boards reading "Don't burn we live here" "We want cops in Cuffs" "People live here, kids live here".
Protester holds Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square
June 2020
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Protester holds up a “Black Lives Matter” flag at 38th St and Chicago Ave where George Floyd died on May 28th, 2020.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Flowers and signs left behind at a memorial in middle of 38th St and Chicago Ave on 06/04/20.
George Floyd Memorial at 38th St and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Community gathers on 06/04/20 at 38th St and Chicago Ave around a memorial for George Floyd who was killed on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Memorial, 38th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Offerings left on Chicago Ave a week after George Floyd was killed.
George Floyd Square Gathering, Minneapolis Speedway
June 2020
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Minneapolis gathering a week after George Floyd was killed at this intersection.
Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Memorial at Night
June 2020
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The community gathering at George Floyd Squad about a week after his May 25th, 2020 death.
Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, May 31, 2020
May 2020
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The burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 31, 2020 after days of protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Anti-Racism Sign
May 2020
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A sign reading "White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW" hanging over the side of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on May 31, 2020.
Burned USPS Post Office, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The burned USPS post office at 110 E 31st Street. The post office burned during protests over the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Flowers placed at the middle of 38th and Chicago in South Minneapolis.
Street Medic at George Floyd Square Protest
May 2020
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A medic at George Floyd Square on May 31, 2020.
Police Chief Arradondo at George Floyd Square
May 2020
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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks at George Floyd Square on May 31, 2020 following nights of protest after the death of George Floyd Square.
Police Chief Arradondo at George Floyd Square
May 2020
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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks at George Floyd Square on May 31, 2020 following nights of protest after the death of George Floyd Square.
El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurant Fire, Minneapolis
May 2020
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El Nuevo Rodeo Restaurant on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. The building was burned during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Minnehaha Liquors Fire Damage, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Minnehaha Liquors on May 31, 2020 after it was burned during protests in Minneapolis over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Sunsara Taylor speaks at Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
May 2020
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Sunsara Taylor speaks on behalf of The Revolutionary Communist Party outside the third precinct.
Minnehaha Liquors Fire Damage, Lake Street
May 2020
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Minnehaha Liquors on May 31, 2020 after it was burned during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
O’Reilly Auto Parts Fire, Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Fire rages at O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Ave.
Shell Gas Station Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A car drives by a Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of May 30, 2020 after nights of fires in Minneapolis.
Shell Gas Station Fire, Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A car drives by a Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of May 30, 2020 after nights of fires in Minneapolis.
National Guard at Chicago Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Minnesota National Guard, Minneapolis Fire Department and Minneapolis Police on Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis after nights of protest after the murder of George Floyd. May 2020.
Shell Gas Station Fire, Lake Street Minneapolis
May 2020
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A car drives by a Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of May 30, 2020 after nights of fires in Minneapolis.
Smoke over South Minneapolis at Sunrise
May 2020
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Smoke fills the sky on May 30, 2020 after a night of fires following 4 days of protests after the death of George Floyd.
Lake Street Fire Debris, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The sun rising on May 30, 2020 in Minneapolis over Lake Street. The street littered with debris from fires after the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Burned Dumpster, Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Remains of a burned dumpster on Lake Street from riots after the murder of George Floyd.
Pillsbury Ave Debris, South Minneapolis
May 2020
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Debris in the road from fires as the sunrises over Pillsbury Ave in South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020 following the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
National Guard on Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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The Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020 after nights of riots and burning buildings.
National Guard on Lake Street, Minneapolis Uprising
May 2020
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The Minnesota National Guard on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020 as the sunrises during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Smoke over Lake Street, Minneapolis, May 30, 2020
May 2020
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Smoke rising from Lake Street fires as seen from Downtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Orange Moon over Minneapolis Protests
May 2020
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An orange moon over Downtown Minneapolis during a night of fires on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Burning Excavator on Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters moving further down Lake Street during the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Lake Street Building Fire, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A building on fire on Lake Street in South Minneapolis on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Lake Street Building Fire, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A building on fire on Lake Street in South Minneapolis on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Walgreens Fire, Lake Street Minneapolis
May 2020
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Walgreens on fire on Lake Street in Minneapolis on the 3rd day of protests after the death of George Floyd.
Night Protests on Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters on Lake Street during the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Burning Car at Wells Fargo, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A car burns at Wells Fargo bank on E 31st St, across from the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct. Protesters had gathered following a march through South Minneapolis on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Car Fire at Wells Fargo, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A car in the drive-thru lane at a Wells Fargo Bank on May 29, 2020. The bank is across the street from the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct where protesters have gathered on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Protests at Minneapolis 5th Precinct Night
May 2020
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Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct after a march on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
I-94 Traffic Jam During Minneapolis Curfew
May 2020
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Vehicles follow protesters who had been marching down I-94. Curfew went into place at 8pm.
Protesters on I-94, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters marching down I-94 on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Protest on I-94 in Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters marching down I-94 on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
I-94 Protests Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters marching down I-94 on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Uptown Theater Damage, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Broken windows at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin Ave during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Venus Unveiled Looted, Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Venus Unveiled on Lake Street looted during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Venus Unveiled Storefront Damage, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Venus Unveiled on Lake Street looted during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Calhoun Building Signs, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Signage on the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street reading BIPOC Artists Here! This on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Newspaper Racks, Downtown Minneapolis Protests
May 2020
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Newspaper racks in Downtown Minneapolis during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Walz: Shocked… horrified
East Lake Street Fire, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters on Lake Street during the 3rd day of protests following the death of George Floyd.
Justice for Floyd Graffiti, Minneapolis
May 2020
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"Justice for Floyd" on a board at a strip mall in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
May 2020
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The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire as protesters surround it after days of protest.
The precinct was Derek Chauvin’s home precinct and was set ablaze after the police abandoned the precinct following days of protests over the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Protest at Hennepin County Government Center
May 2020
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Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020.
Black Lives Matter Protest at Hennepin County Government Center
May 2020
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A protester holds up a sign reading "Black Lives Matter" outside the Hennepin County Government Center on May 28, 2020.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire
May 2020
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Black Lives Matter Protest at Hennepin County Government Center
May 2020
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Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire, Lake Street Protest
May 2020
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Wells Fargo Bank, Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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A Wells Fargo bank during unrest over the police murder of George Floyd.
Graffiti at Minneapolis Midtown Station
May 2020
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"The people shouldn't be afraid of the gov. The gov should be afraid of the people!!!" written on the Midtown train station.
Medics at Minneapolis 3rd Precinct, May 28, 2020
May 2020
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Community medics tend to those injured at protests outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 28, 2020.
Minneapolis Medics Station at 3rd Precinct
May 2020
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Community medics tend to those injured at protests outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.
Protesters at Metro Transit Shelter, Minneapolis
May 2020
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Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The precinct was lit on fire after being overrun by protesters on the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
GM Tobacco Burns on Lake Street, Minneapolis
May 2020
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GM Tobacco and other buildings burn on Lake Street burning during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
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