Protest

1,697 photos · 2008–2026

1,697 photographs tagged Protest, 2008–2026.

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

Buses do not stop here — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, serves as a permanent memorial and protest site following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Amidst a snowfall, a Metro Transit bus stop sign is overlaid with a handmade message declaring "BUSES DO NOT STOP HERE: Effective: NOW Reason: We Need Justice," reflecting the community's ongoing demands.

Snow falls on George Floyd Square — A community greenhouse stands covered in the first snowfall at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This structure was erected as part of ongoing community efforts at the site, which became a memorial and protest space following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The greenhouse is enclosed to protect plants and maintain a green space through the colder months. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has served as a focal point for remembrance, activism, and community organizing since the Minneapolis Uprising.

Heavy snow falls on George Floyd Square — The first snowfall of the season blankets George Floyd Square at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. This site became a global focal point for protests against racial injustice following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

Community members at George Floyd Square — Community members gather under the canopy of the former Speedway gas station, now known as People's Way, within George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This site became a focal point for protests and a permanent memorial following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The People's Way station serves as a community hub, offering resources and a space for ongoing dialogue and remembrance.

Protesters push for community control of police — Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at the University of Minnesota organized a protest in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, advocating for community control of the University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD). The event specifically demanded the establishment of a Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC).

Toussaint Morrison speaks outside of Minneapolis City Hall — Toussaint Morrison addresses a crowd during a protest in Downtown Minneapolis. This march took place the day after former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. Chauvin was charged in connection with the May 25th death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

Protesters walk by the 1st precinct police station — Protesters march past the Minneapolis First Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis. This march occurred the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. Chauvin had been charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

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.

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.

Hennepin County Government Center waterfall — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis on October 8, 2020. This protest occurred the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released from jail on bond. Chauvin was charged in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis and globally. The Hennepin County Government Center serves as the primary administrative and judicial hub for Hennepin County, housing courts and government offices.

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.

Protesters raise fists outside 5th precinct police station — Protesters kneel on Nicollet Avenue outside the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct. This protest occurred following the pre-trial release of former police officer Derek Chauvin on bond, who was charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Protests outside the Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station as Derek Chauvin makes bail.

Minneapolis Police along with State Patrol Conservation Officers arrive to the 5th Precinct with a large amount of tactical gear to clear out and arrest 51 people protesting after Derek Chauvin is released on bail.

Minneapolis Police along with State Patrol Conservation Officers arrive to the 5th Precinct with a large amount of tactical gear to clear out and arrest 51 people protesting after Derek Chauvin is released on bail.

No KKKops No Pipelines banner — A protest banner displaying the message "NO KKKOPS NO PIPELINES" is affixed to the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis. This cable-stayed bridge, completed in 2007, is a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle crossing over Hiawatha Avenue, named for former U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo.

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.

Supporters gather at a recall petition table on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with a "Recall Mike Freeman" sign. — Supporters of the Recall Mike Freeman campaign gather on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis at a street-side petition table. A volunteer holds a large “Recall Mike Freeman” sign while attendees line up to sign the recall petition.

Protesters gather along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during a September 2020 rally opposing a new police precinct site. — Protesters gather beside the Midtown Greenway in south Minneapolis on September 16, 2020, for a “Block Party to Block the Precinct” rally opposing plans for a new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct site. The protest came months after the original 3rd Precinct building was abandoned following damage during unrest after the killing of George Floyd.

Black Lives Matter rally near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis — A Black Lives Matter solidarity rally took place on August 28, 2020, at Joanne R. Levin Park in Minneapolis. This public gathering near Lake of the Isles was part of the widespread protests for racial justice and police accountability that followed the murder of George Floyd. Attendees are seen sitting on the grass, listening to speakers, with signs advocating for specific local actions, such as the recall of Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman. Joanne R. Levin Park, a neighborhood green space, frequently serves as a site for community events and public assembly in Minneapolis.

Black Lives Matter rally near Lake of the Isles park — Community members address attendees at a Black Lives Matter rally held in Joanne R. Levin Park, Minneapolis, on August 28, 2020. The event provided a platform for neighbors to discuss racial justice and community inclusivity in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising. Speakers utilized a decorated truck as a temporary stage to engage with the assembled crowd. Joanne R. Levin Park, located near Lake of the Isles, served as a public gathering space for these important civic discussions.

Protester gets pepper sprayed in Minneapolis — In Downtown Minneapolis in August 2020, a man provides aid to a woman who was pepper-sprayed by the Minneapolis Police Department. This incident occurred during protests that erupted following false rumors of a police shooting. The widespread unrest in Minneapolis during this period highlighted ongoing tensions between the community and law enforcement.

Inmate support pizza at Downtown Minneapolis jail — Pizza boxes, some with slices remaining, are seen outside the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis in August 2020. These provisions were supplied by "jail support" for protesters who had gathered at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility. The protest demanded the release of individuals arrested earlier that evening, following a march in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A handwritten note on one box, "ONLY TOUCH YOUR SLICE," indicates a practical instruction for sharing food during the event.

Police offficers in riot gear coming out of garage doors — Hennepin County Sheriff's officers, some equipped with riot gear and holding cans of irritants, stand inside the garage of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis. Their deployment was in response to a protest gathering outside the facility, where individuals demanded the release of those arrested earlier. The protest was part of a Jacob Blake solidarity march through downtown Minneapolis, reflecting broader unrest. The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility functions as a primary jail for the county, serving as a central point for law enforcement operations and public demonstrations concerning justice.

Armed police on top of Minneapolis Jail — Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers stand guard on the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis. This occurred during a protest in August 2020, following the arrest of a dozen individuals after a large march in solidarity with Jacob Blake. Completed in 1982, the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility houses the Hennepin County Jail and other public safety operations for the county.

Broken windows at county jail in Downtown Minneapolis — The main entrance of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis displays damage to its glass doors. This facility, which includes the Hennepin County Jail, serves as a central hub for the county's public safety and justice operations.

Police officers surround county jail in Downtown Minneapolis — Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers and other law enforcement personnel stand guard outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis. This complex serves as a central hub for the county's justice system, including the Hennepin County Jail. The officers were deployed during a protest that occurred after several individuals were arrested following a large march downtown. This march was held in solidarity with Jacob Blake, highlighting ongoing public concerns regarding law enforcement actions and civil rights.

Hennepin County Sheriff Officer guards jail outside — A Hennepin County Sheriff's Officer stands outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis. This occured during a march seeking justice for Jacob Blake.

Hennepin County Sheriff Officers Outside County Jail — Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers stand guard outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis. This complex houses the Hennepin County Jail and other public safety operations, serving as a central point for the county's justice system. Officers were deployed as protesters gathered following arrests made during a march in solidarity with Jacob Blake.

Protesters demand release of other protesters — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in Downtown Minneapolis. The gathering seeks the release of individuals arrested during a downtown Minneapolis march earlier in the evening. Completed in 1982, the facility houses the Hennepin County Jail and serves as a central hub for public safety operations in the county.

Inmates in windows of Downtown Minneapolis county jail — Inmates inside the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, also known as the Hennepin County Jail, look down on a protest occurring below in Downtown Minneapolis. This facility, which serves as the primary detention center for Hennepin County, is situated adjacent to the historic Minneapolis City Hall. During the protest, individuals gathered outside, playing music and advocating for the release of those incarcerated.

Minneapolis Police officer Bill Peterson speaks with protesters — Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct Inspector Bill Peterson engages with protesters in Downtown Minneapolis following a march that led to arrests.

Minneapolis Police arrest protesters following Jacob Blake march 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers conducted arrests following a march in downtown Minneapolis, where protesters sought justice for Jacob Blake. The protest was part of a series of public demonstrations that occurred across the United States in August 2020, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Jacob Blake rally at Hennepin County Government Center — A protest gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake. This rally occurred after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020, sparking widespread protests against police violence.

Jacob Blake rally in Downtown Minneapolis August 2020 — A protest and rally gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 24, 2020. This event was part of broader social justice movements in Minneapolis and across the nation, advocating for police accountability and an end to qualified immunity.

MPD defund fuck trump at George Floyd Square — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis, is shown on August 19, 2020. This site became a community-maintained memorial and protest zone following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, outside the adjacent Cup Foods. The Speedway gas station sign displays protest messages such as "MPD = DEFUND" and "FUCK TRUMP," while the surrounding area features numerous tributes, graffiti, and art installations. The square functioned as an autonomous zone for a period, serving as a gathering place for activism, remembrance, and community support.

George Floyd Square garden caretaker Jay Webb — Jay Webb, caretaker of the George Floyd Square garden, addresses a gathering at a protest in Minneapolis. The rally took place at George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, a site that became a permanent memorial and protest space after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This particular protest occurred on a day when President Trump was visiting the city, adding to the local activism. The surrounding walls feature protest graffiti, including phrases like "Black Lives Matter" and "Abolish," reflecting the ongoing calls for justice and systemic change.

A lay in staged at George Floyd Square in August 2020 — Protesters participate in an 8-minute and 46-second 'lay-in' at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during August 2020. This protest action symbolizes the duration a Minneapolis Police officer knelt on George Floyd's neck, resulting in his death. George Floyd Square, situated at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, transformed into a memorial and community space following Floyd's murder in May 2020. The square continues to function as a site for remembrance, community gathering, and ongoing advocacy for racial justice and police accountability.

Rally at George Floyd Square during Trump visit to Minneapolis — Protesters raise their fists at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during a rally held on the same day President Trump visited the city. This site, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, became a community-maintained memorial and protest hub following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. The area around Cup Foods, where Floyd was killed, was transformed into a space for collective mourning and calls for justice.

Toussaint Morrison speaks at George Floyd Square in August 2020 — Toussaint Morrison addresses a rally at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis in August 2020. This protest took place on the same day President Trump visited Minneapolis, adding a layer of political significance to the gathering. George Floyd Square, situated at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, emerged as a significant memorial and site for ongoing protests following George Floyd's murder in May 2020.

Minneapolis protesters grill hot dogs outside police station — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on Nicollet Avenue on August 16, 2020. The group is seen grilling hot dogs.

Protesters grill hot dogs outside 5th precinct station — Protesters gathered outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on Nicollet Avenue on August 16, 2020.

Blue Lives Matter protesters in Minnesota — Protesters and counter protesters at a Blue Lives Matter rally in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Man wearing "All Lives Matter" shirt holds rifle at Woodbury "Back The Blue" police support rally. — The rally took place in Woodbury, Minnesota, on August 8, 2020, organized to show support for law enforcement. A "Thin Blue Line" flag, a common symbol of pro-police solidarity, was mounted on a motorcycle near the gathering. Nearby, a "Police Lives Matter" message appeared alongside it, echoing the same theme. The event drew counter-demonstrators carrying "Black Lives Matter" signs, reflecting the broader tension between the two movements that summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flyers and mutual aid notices posted on plywood fencing at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — George Floyd Square sits at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, the corner where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. The Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project, known locally as TCMAP, posts resource guides there covering food, supplies, and COVID-19 assistance for people in need.

Person wearing denim jacket with patches depicting the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on fire and "Welcome to — The patch on this denim jacket depicts the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct headquarters on fire, captioned "Welcome to Minneapolis!" Protesters overran and burned the building on May 28, 2020, four days after George Floyd was killed by 4 Minneapolis police officers a few miles away at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

Man wearing Bryant Neighborhood Organization shirt at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, August 2020. — George Floyd Square sits at the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, marked by a t-shirt reading "Bryant Neighborhood Organization, E 38th St & Chicago Av." The intersection became the site of a memorial and gathering place after George Floyd's death there in May 2020.

Protesters holding signs reading "Change the Council," "Black Lives Matter," and "Justice for George Floyd" march in Uptown Minneapolis. — Protesters march in Uptown Minneapolis carrying signs calling for change, Black Lives Matter, and justice for George Floyd. The demonstration was part of the July 2020 protests in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s killing.

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

Large crowd of protesters gathers on a tree-lined street in Uptown Minneapolis during an evening demonstration on July 24, 2020. — A large group of protesters marches through Uptown Minneapolis as part of a 'March for those who weren't filmed'. This event occurred during a period of widespread protests in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd.

Activist Toussaint Morrison speaks at the "How many weren't filmed?" march in Uptown Minneapolis. — Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis carrying signs demanding justice and police accountability during a July 2020 demonstration. — Protesters marched through Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020, carrying signs that questioned police accountability and demanded justice.

Protesters hold signs demanding justice and police accountability at the "How Many Weren't Filmed?" march in Uptown Minneapolis. — Protesters gathered for the "How Many Weren't Filmed?" march in Uptown Minneapolis. This march advocated for racial justice and police accountability, with participants carrying signs that included messages such as "Black Lives Matter" and "No Justice No Peace."

A protester staples signs bearing names of people killed by police in preparation for the "How many weren't filmed?" march in Uptown Minneapolis. — A protester fastens signs together in preparation for the 'How many weren’t filmed?' March in Uptown Minneapolis. This march called for accountability regarding police violence. Signs prepared for the event featured names of individuals like Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, and Sandra Bland, who were killed by police or in police custody.

Billboard that reads Uptown Reels after Gunfire and Bloodshed — A protest march proceeds along S 4th Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on July 23, 2020. Participants gathered to protest the deployment of federal officers to cities nationwide, with the march route often passing the Federal Courthouse. Above the street, a billboard displays the message 'Uptown reels after gunfire, bloodshed,' reflecting local concerns amidst the broader Minneapolis Uprising.

Protesters gather near City Hall and Federal Courthouse — Protesters gathered outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis on July 23, 2020. The protest addressed the deployment of federal officers to cities across the United States, a contentious issue during the broader period of civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Completed in 1897, the Warren E. Burger Federal Building is a significant example of Romanesque Revival architecture, housing federal courts and administrative offices. Its prominence as a site of federal authority makes it a frequent location for public protests concerning national policies and justice.

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.

Veterans for Peace flag held up by a man — A protest occurred outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis on July 23rd, 2020. Participants gathered to oppose the deployment of federal officers to cities across the country, a contentious issue during the broader Black Lives Matter movement. A veteran held a Veterans For Peace flag, while a banner in the background proclaimed "Black Lives Matter Native Lives Matter," reflecting the diverse concerns of the attendees. The Federal Courthouse, a significant government building, served as a focal point for civic expression during this period of heightened social unrest.

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.

Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis holding signs demanding justice for Calvin Horton, who was killed during civil unrest on May 27, 2020. — Protesters march on Lake Street in Minneapolis, demanding justice for Calvin Horton on what would have been his 44th birthday. The march was directed towards the home of Minneapolis City Council member Alondra Cano. Calvin Horton was shot and killed on May 27th by John Rieple, the owner of Cadillac Pawn, during the widespread unrest that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd. Participants carried signs calling for Rieple to be charged with murder.

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

Toussaint Morrison speaks at a protest for Calvin Horton Jr. outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Toussaint Morrison addresses a protest for Calvin Horton Jr. outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This gathering took place amidst widespread protests in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, with participants demanding charges in the death of Calvin Horton Jr.

Native Lives Matter rally at Minnesota State Capitol — A Native Lives Matter rally gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on July 12, 2020. Designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1905, the Capitol building features a prominent marble dome and the gilded Quadriga sculpture, serving as the seat of Minnesota's state government. This protest advocated for Indigenous rights and justice, occurring months after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police. The event underscored the ongoing calls for social justice and accountability within Minnesota's communities.

Gabriel Black Elk addresses a crowd at the Minnesota State Capitol during a rally commemorating Paul Castaway's death. — Gabriel Black Elk addresses a rally outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, marking the five-year anniversary of his brother Paul Castaway's death. Paul Castaway was shot and killed by the Denver Police on July 12, 2015. The protest highlights ongoing concerns about police violence and Indigenous rights, with attendees holding signs advocating for "Native Lives Matter" and remembering Castaway.

Oromo protesters gather at Hennepin County Government Center plaza in downtown Minneapolis surrounding a central fountain. — Oromo protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. The crowd fills the plaza around the central fountain, with people carrying Oromo and American flags and signs.

Oromo protesters march across a bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis during a demonstration regarding Ethiopia. — Oromo protesters march across a bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. This protest drew attention to ongoing unrest in Ethiopia.

A woman sits on a car roof holding an Oromo flag umbrella during a march in Northeast Minneapolis. — A woman sits atop a vehicle during an Oromo march in Northeast Minneapolis on July 10, 2020.

Oromo protesters march through Northeast Minneapolis carrying flags and signs demanding freedom for political prisoners in Ethiopia. — An Oromo protest march in Northeast Minneapolis calls attention to political conditions in Ethiopia. Demonstrators carry Oromo flags and signs criticizing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and demanding freedom for Oromo political prisoners. The march took place in July 2020.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks to participants at an Oromo community march in Northeast Minneapolis on July 10, 2020. — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses participants at an Oromo march in Northeast Minneapolis on July 10, 2020. This march, part of a series of protests in Minneapolis during the summer of 2020, highlighted Oromo community concerns and broader calls for social justice. The Oromo community in Minneapolis is one of the largest outside of Ethiopia.

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.

Handwritten sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis asks visitors not to discard memorial offerings. — A handwritten sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis asks visitors not to discard offerings left at the memorial at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street. The sign is placed beside containers filled with wilted flowers and other tributes, underscoring efforts to preserve materials left in the days after George Floyd was killed in May 2020. George Floyd Square became both a memorial site and a protest space, where notes, signs, and offerings were treated as part of the public remembrance.

City Pages poster on a Speedway gas pump in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, June 2020. — A City Pages newspaper poster is taped to a gas pump at the Speedway station in George Floyd Square, South Minneapolis. The June 3-9, 2020 cover features the words “George Floyd” and a raised fist above the headline at the bottom, linking the site to the protests and memorial activity that followed Floyd’s killing. The gas station at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue became part of the occupied public space and neighborhood memorial during June 2020.

Stuffed owl with note to Gianna Floyd at George Floyd Square memorial in Minneapolis. — A stuffed owl with a handwritten note to Gianna Floyd sits among candles, flowers, and other memorial items at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The memorial is located at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, where public tributes accumulated after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. The note asks Gianna, Floyd’s daughter, to hug the toy when she misses her father, placing a personal message of grief within the larger memorial at the site.

Chalk art on Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads “Free Our Brothers” and “Lock Up Our Oppressors.” — Chalk art on Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads “Free Our Brothers” and “Lock Up Our Oppressors.” Painted across the street with the image of a figure behind bars, the message was part of the protest memorials and street art that appeared at the site in June 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd Square became a focal point for mourning, calls for police accountability, and community-led occupation of the intersection.

Black Lives Matter graffiti on a Speedway gas pump at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — A gas pump at the Speedway station in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, is marked with red “Black Lives Matter” graffiti. The station stands across from the intersection where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protesters carrying "Black Lives Matter" signs march down Park Avenue in Minneapolis. — Protesters move down Park Avenue days after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Hundreds of protesters march across Park Avenue in Minneapolis with the downtown skyline behind them on June 5, 2020. — Protesters march along Park Avenue toward downtown Minneapolis on June 5, 2020, with the downtown skyline visible in the background. The march took place during the wave of protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

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.

A protester holds a sign reading "White Supremacists We See You" during a march on Park Avenue in Minneapolis on June 5, 2020. — A marcher on Park Avenue in Minneapolis holds a large sign reading “White Supremacists We See You … You Fuck” during a protest on June 5, 2020. Other participants walk ahead carrying signs including “Black Lives Matter” and a memorial message for Breonna Taylor. The march took place 10 days after George Floyd was killed.

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.

George Floyd mural on boarded Stella’s Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis after protests in 2020. — A George Floyd mural covers boarded windows at Stella’s Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The painting includes Floyd’s portrait, the words “SAY MY NAME,” and repeated “BLM” text, while adjacent plywood panels are marked with messages including “Justice 4” and “Say His Name.” The boards were installed to protect storefronts during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing in May 2020, and many became surfaces for memorials and protest art across Minneapolis.

Boarded businesses on Lake Street in Minneapolis painted with Black Lives Matter and protest messages in June 2020. — Boarded storefronts on Lake Street in Minneapolis are covered with protest art and messages in early June 2020. Visible text and symbols include “Black Lives Matter,” “Don’t Shoot,” a peace sign, and “Liberty + Justice 4 All” painted across plywood panels protecting business entrances. The boards were installed after the murder of George Floyd and became surfaces for memorials, political messages, and neighborhood response along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.

Boarded Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, with BLM and protest graffiti in June 2020. — The Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is boarded up in early June 2020, with plywood covering its windows and doors. Messages including “BLM,” “Stay Safe,” “MPLS Strong,” and “Look for the helpers” are spray-painted across the boards. Taken a week after the killing of George Floyd.

Boarded Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — The boarded storefronts of Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis are shown during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May and June 2020. Plywood covering the ground-floor windows and doors is marked with hand-painted messages including “We want cops in cuffs,” “Don’t burn, we live here,” and “People live here, kids live here.”

Protester with Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, during a memorial gathering. — A protester raises a Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square, the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on June 4, 2020, days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police at this corner on May 25. People gather around the street memorial and protest site, where flowers, signs, and tributes filled the intersection during sustained calls for racial justice and police accountability.

George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with mourners gathered at dusk. — Community members gather around a memorial at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020, days after the killing of George Floyd. Flowers, candles, signs, and chalk messages cover the street in front of Cup Foods, the store beside the intersection where Floyd was killed on May 25. The site became known as George Floyd Square and remained a place of mourning, protest, and community vigil during the nationwide protests against police violence and racism.

Crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. — A crowd gathers at George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, outside the Speedway gas station on June 4, 2020. The intersection became a memorial and protest site after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police there on May 25, 2020.

Mourners at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis beside a street memorial on June 4, 2020. — George Floyd Square at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in Minneapolis is shown at night on June 4, 2020, with mourners and visitors gathered around a large street memorial of flowers, signs, candles, and portraits. The memorial formed in the days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, at this intersection. By the time of this photograph, the crossroads had become a center for remembrance, protest, and community gathering.

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.

Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct entrance on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests. — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands burned and heavily damaged on May 31, 2020. Broken windows, charred exterior surfaces, and debris inside the entrance are visible after the fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The precinct was a local police station, and its destruction became one of the most widely recognized images from the unrest in south Minneapolis.

Anti-racism signs on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Handmade signs reading “White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW” hang from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The precinct became a major focus of protests after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police five days earlier.

Fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged remains of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020, with the roof burned away and the interior reduced to debris. The store was destroyed during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Fire-damaged USPS post office at 110 E. 31st Street in Minneapolis, boarded up with cranes behind it. — The United States Post Office at 110 E. 31st Street in Minneapolis stands boarded up and fire-damaged on May 31, 2020. Burned sections of the roof and upper facade are visible, while cranes rise behind the building during repair or demolition work. The post office was damaged in unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd and serves the surrounding South Minneapolis neighborhood.

Mourners at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis surround a street memorial at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. — George Floyd Square at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis is pictured on May 31, 2020, with mourners and visitors gathered around a memorial of flowers, candles, and handwritten messages in the street. The intersection became a center of remembrance and protest after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Chalked statements on the pavement and offerings placed around the crossroads document how the site was being used as a community-maintained memorial in the days following his death.

Street medic at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during protests, wearing a tan backpack with a MEDIC patch. — A street medic stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020, identified by a "MEDIC" patch on a tan backpack. The square, at the former intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a central gathering place after the murder of George Floyd six days earlier. Street medics worked independently during the protests to provide first aid and basic medical support to people in the area.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis amid a masked crowd. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stands in a crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. George Floyd Square, at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, became a gathering place for memorials and protests after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Arradondo appears wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic as residents, activists, and media remained gathered at the site in the days after Floyd’s death.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents and demonstrators at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The gathering took place at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, where protests and memorial activity followed the killing of George Floyd days earlier. Arradondo’s visit, seen here with other uniformed officers and members of the public, came during a period of sustained scrutiny of the Minneapolis Police Department and demands for reform.

Burned El Nuevo Rodeo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a warning sign and rubble outside. — The burned remains of El Nuevo Rodeo stand on Lake Street in south Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The restaurant and entertainment venue was heavily damaged by fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, leaving its brick exterior blackened and much of the interior reduced to rubble. A handwritten warning sign about unstable walls and caution tape at the sidewalk mark the building as unsafe in the immediate aftermath of the fire.

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign and facade on Lake Street in Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020. The business was burned during the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd on May 25, leaving the storefront’s metal framing exposed and the neon sign partially intact. Lake Street, one of Minneapolis’s main commercial corridors, saw extensive damage to businesses during those days.

Sunsara Taylor speaks at a protest outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. — Sunsara Taylor, a representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party, speaks at a protest outside the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. This location became a focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct was a central site for demonstrations against police brutality and systemic injustice.

Burning Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises above the damaged building. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the convenience store area as traffic passes on the commercial corridor, and a Metro Transit bus stop sign is visible beside the property. The damage followed nights of protests and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Fire inside the collapsed O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. — An O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis burns after being set on fire during unrest in late May 2020. The photograph shows flames inside the collapsing commercial building, with twisted metal panels, exposed wiring, and piles of masonry debris in the foreground. The fire occurred in the days following the murder of George Floyd, when numerous businesses and other structures in the area were damaged or destroyed.

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