Community Control of MPD
A woman holds a sign at a press conference announcing a March 8th protest at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Michelle Gross speaks prior to Derek Chauvin Trial
Activists held a press conference this afternoon outside the government center to announce a March 8th protest. They say the fortification of government buildings and acting like the people are the problem is not going to stop this community from demanding justice and change.
George Floyd Square and Malcom X
Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcom was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole.
Barricaded streets around George Floyd Square
Barricades at George Floyd Square on what was the 56th anniversary of the death of Malcom X.
Remebering Malcom X at George Floyd Square
Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcom X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcom was killed 56 years ago. The GFS Liberation Loppet also took place honoring explorer Matthew Henson, who is said to be the first to reach the North Pole.
Save the Boards protest on Lake Street in Minneapolis
About 70 marched down Lake Street in a march organized by Save The Boards to Memorialize the Movement and Visual Black Justice. They demand the President take action to abolish the death penalty, re-open all police murder cases, & defund/de-militarize police.
Community Building Is Revolutionary
A bench at George Floyd Square with a note that reads “Community building is revolutionary”
We want soup for my family and yours
Protesters march in St. paul holding up a sign reading “We want soup for my family and yours”.
Concrete Barricades in the snow at George Floyd Square
Barricades at George Floyd Square on January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Park and Rec George Floyd Square
A repurposed Minneapolis Park & Recreation sign at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Memorial under heavy snow
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on a snowy January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since May 2020.
George Floyd Trial in 44 Days
Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square.
The Police Are The Biggest Gang in America
100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.
Protesters at 3rd Precinct on Inauguration Day
Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration Day asking for community control of the police. Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.
Protesters on Inauguration Day in Minneapolis
Around 100 protesters marched on Inauguration Day from South High to the 3rd precinct. Among the demands were for Biden to reverse Trump climate change & environmental policies and community control of police.
Protesters outside Minneapolis police station on Inauguration Da
Protesters return to the burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Inauguration day asking for community control of the police.Less than 3 weeks prior, Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police during a firearm sting. The Minneapolis Police released video showing what they say was Dolal Idd shooting at them first through the car window.
Minnesota State Patrol surround the State Capitol
Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally.
National Guard Vehicle at Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota National Guard stationed around the Minnesota State Capitol.
Trump supporters and heavy security at MN State Capitol
Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally.
Heavily secure MN State Capitol during Stop The Steal protest
Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally.
4 Protesters at a Stop The Steal rally in St. Paul
Minnesota State Patrol guards the State Capitol on reports of possible protests following a January 6th, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. 3 Trump supporters at a rally.
Major General Shawn Manke at State Capitol
Minnesota National Guard leader Shawn Manke at the Minneosta State Capitol where security was high following violence at the US Capitol. A pro-Trump rally at the Minnesota State Capitol had about 20 in attendance. The Capitol was heavily secured by Ramsey County, St. Paul Police, DNR Conservation Officers, State Patrol and the National Guard after reports of possible violence at State Capitols.