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February 2022 — Protesters gathered outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul to demand justice for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police. The protest also called for the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. Signs displayed messages such as "Black Lives Matter," "Abolish No More Warrants," and "9 Seconds," referencing the circumstances of Locke's death. This event highlighted ongoing concerns about police conduct and racial justice in the Twin Cities.

February 2022 — Students and activists gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022. The protest, held near the Minnesota Governor's Residence, demanded justice for Locke and accountability from law enforcement. Signs carried by participants listed the names of individuals who have died in police encounters, questioning "How Many More?" This event is part of a broader movement advocating for police reform and an end to police brutality.

February 2022 — Students gathered outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022. The protest also demanded the resignation of Minneapolis officials, including the interim police chief and the mayor. This event reflects ongoing community activism and calls for police accountability in the wake of Locke's death.

February 2022 — High school students marched from St. Paul to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion to demand justice for Amir Locke, a resident killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. The protest also called for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. The marchers carried signs and voiced their demands in a public display of dissent, highlighting the ongoing community response to police conduct and accountability.

February 2022 — Students in St. Paul protested the abolition of the police and demanded justice for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. The protest, which began at noon, saw participants calling for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Mayor Jacob Frey. Signs held by the students articulated their vision for "abolishing the police," which they defined as dissolving police departments, reallocating funding to community services like healthcare and housing, and rebuilding public safety based on collective care.

February 2022 — Students from Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, participated in a noon walkout to march to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. The protest was organized to demand justice for Amir Locke and to call for the resignation of interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. This event occurred in the context of broader public outcry and activism following Locke's death.

February 2022 — A "PRIVATE PARKING ENTRANCE" sign in downtown Minneapolis is marked with graffiti reading "F12." The "F12" tag has been associated with graffiti artists and also emerged as a protest slogan, notably in relation to the killing of Amir Locke during a police raid in Minneapolis in 2022. The sign directs vehicles to a parking structure within the urban environment. The defacement of public signage with graffiti can signify various social sentiments, from artistic expression to political commentary.

February 2022 — Graffiti reading "JUSTICE FOR AMIR" is visible on a hillside overlooking Interstate 94 in Minneapolis. This message appeared following the death of Amir Locke, a young Black man killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The protest occurred on the same night that activists called for the firing of Minneapolis' interim police chief and an officer involved in the incident. The graffiti serves as a visual marker of ongoing public dissent and demands for accountability in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — Banners reading "MPD MURDERED AMIR LOCKE" and "MPD MURDEROUS PIG DEPARTMENT" hang from an overpass on Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis. The protest occurred on the anniversary of Amir Locke's death, a civilian killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. Activists, including mothers of victims of police violence, continued calls for the firing of interim police chief Huffman and officer Hanneman, who was involved in Locke's death. The protest took place on I-94 and Hiawatha Avenue, a major thoroughfare in Minneapolis.

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February 2022 — Five raised fist sculptures, memorials to George Floyd and Amir Locke, stand covered in snow at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The intersection, which became a focal point for activism and remembrance following the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the killing of Amir Locke in 2022, has remained a site for community mourning and protest. Although the square was reopened to traffic in June, it continues to serve as a space for public expression and remembrance.

February 2022 — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site of ongoing protest and mourning, is shown at night. Raised fist sculptures, draped in blankets in memory of Amir Locke, stand at the intersection. The area, which has been open to traffic since June, continues to serve as a community gathering space for open meetings and remembrance. The "AMIR LOCKE" banner on the barricade signifies the ongoing impact of his death on the community's activism.

February 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads "AMIR LOCKE WAS LYNCHED! JUSTICE NOW!!" The phrase "WHERE THERE'S PEOPLE THERE'S POWER" is spray-painted on the canopy of a nearby structure. George Floyd Square became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and has since been a site of ongoing activism and community organizing. Amir Locke, a Black and Indigenous man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022, sparking renewed calls for justice and police reform.

February 2022 — A memorial in Minneapolis honors Black men reportedly killed by police, including George Floyd, Dolal Idd, Winston Smith, Leneal Frazier, and Amir Locke. The sign, displayed during a protest outside the home of Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman, lists their names and dates of death. The stark winter conditions, with a windchill of -7°F, underscore the community's persistent grief and demand for accountability.

February 2022 — A memorial for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police on February 2, 2022, is seen in the snow outside the home of the Minneapolis Police Chief. White crosses bearing Locke's name, along with flowers and candles, mark the site. This memorial was established following protests and community outcry over Locke's death, highlighting ongoing concerns about police accountability. The presence of multiple crosses suggests a broader memorialization of lives lost due to police violence.

February 2022 — A makeshift memorial for Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis Police, is seen outside the home of the Minneapolis Police Chief in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The memorial, consisting of crosses, candles, and flowers, was established following a protest demanding accountability for Locke's death. Despite frigid temperatures with a windchill of -7°F, activists gathered to honor Locke and voice their demands for justice.

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February 2022 — Flyers advocating for police abolition, including an excerpt from Mariame Kaba's New York Times opinion piece, were posted on fencing around the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The flyers also reference Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis police in February 2022. This display reflects the ongoing protests and discourse surrounding policing in Minneapolis, particularly following the Minneapolis Uprising and the deaths of George Floyd and Amir Locke.

February 2022 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, damaged during protests in May 2020, is shown barricaded and adorned with flyers. These materials, including an opinion piece by Mariame Kaba titled "Yes, We Mean Literally Abolish The Police," originally published in The New York Times on June 12, 2020, signify the ongoing public discourse and protest following the precinct's destruction. The presence of these flyers on the barricade of the damaged building serves as a visual marker of the events and sentiments that transpired in Minneapolis.

February 2022 — On February 4, 2022, protesters gathered outside the Minneapolis home of Police Chief Amelia Huffman to protest the killing of Amir Locke by the Minneapolis Police Department. The demonstration occurred in sub-zero temperatures and featured chants and the placement of memorial crosses bearing Locke's name. This event was part of a series of protests and community responses following Locke's death, highlighting ongoing tensions and demands for police reform in Minneapolis.

January 2022 — Photos on the window of a art gallery inside George Floyd Square.

January 2022 — George Floyd Square on an evening where temperatures would hit -16F.

January 2022 — The fist at the intersection of 37th and Chicago in South Minneapolis. A sign that reads “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 2021 — Fresh snow covers the private drive next to the Seven Points parking ramp. The area fenced off after protests over the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021.

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

December 2021 — Two people sit around the fire at George Floyd Square in December 2021.

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

November 2021 — "Avenge Kenosha" and “Fuck Kyle” written on the barriers surrounding the third precinct.

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November 2021 — "Protesting is not a crime murder is" protest sign seen in Downtown Minneapolis

November 2021 — A protester with a "Welcome to Minneapolis!" patch during a march following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

November 2021 — Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis the day after Kyle Rittenhouse is acquitted.

November 2021 — Protesters march after a rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. A day earlier, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges.

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

November 2021 — A protest and rally at Prior Lake High School following a viral racist video from a student goes viral online.

November 2021 — Students and activists gathered at Prior Lake High School after a racist video goes viral online.

November 2021 — Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.

November 2021 — This handwritten notice, taped to the window of a Minneapolis bike shop, reflects one of the many grassroots mutual-aid efforts that emerged during the city’s protest movement. The shop offered free, rebuilt bicycles to anyone participating in demonstrations—an informal and unscheduled giveaway run entirely by staff and volunteers. While their primary mission focused on supporting young people experiencing homelessness, they used whatever capacity they had to meet the immediate needs of the surrounding community during a period of intense civic mobilization. The message captures a moment when local businesses and residents quickly adapted, improvising systems of care and resource-sharing amid the broader upheaval following the killing of George Floyd. These small gestures—bikes, food, first-aid kits, and other supplies—became essential infrastructure for protesters navigating the city on foot and by bike as streets closed and transit routes fluctuated.

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — The Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the day after the election in Uptown Minneapolis.

November 2021 — Fire in a garbage can in Uptown Minneapolis the day after election night.

November 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

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

October 2021 — Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading: “Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police brutality. Read her story below and donate to help support her children.”

October 2021 — ACAB, Fuck Your Property, CRG=GI JOKE written on barricades outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — A poster regarding the rent control question thats on the Minneapolis ballot for the November 2nd election seen in Uptown Minneapolis.

October 2021 — A police officer parks outside of the Lake & Girard parking ramp.

October 2021 — Outside of the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd. New security fencing and wrap installed.

October 2021 — "Avenge Indigenous Children" and “Spirit Halloween" banners on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The police station was burned during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

October 2021 — Security installs razor wire on top of fencing around the parking garage at Lake & Girard where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021. This comes the day before the County Attorney announces they will not be charging the unidentified officers who shot and killed Winston Smith as part of a federal task force.

October 2021 — Graffiti on the side of concrete barricades that surround the parking garage that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. CRG=GI Joke. CRG refers to private security company Conflict Resolution Group.

October 2021 — Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.

October 2021 — Graffiti reading "Burn this shit down" written in South Minneapolis on the 4 month anniversary of the death of Winston Smith.

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

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

October 2021 — A flyer seen at George Floyd Square. I-94 Arrestee Legal Support Lawyers will explain legal options offered by Minneapolis City Attorney.

October 2021 — A vigil outside the parking ramp at Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed 4 months prior.

October 2021 — Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at in June by federal law enforcement.

October 2021 — Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith was killed by federal law enforcement on top of the parking garage at Lake and Girard.

October 2021 — A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was shot and killed on top of the parking ramp by a federal task force.

October 2021 — Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.

October 2021 — A military type vehicle parked behind layer of fencing and lights outside of Seven Points mall.

October 2021 — Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.

September 2021 — A poster for a march that took place back in July 2021 on boards of Seven Points mall.

September 2021 — A map with pins signifying the locations of those who have visited the square.

September 2021 — Moon Palace Books storefront a few doors down from the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct.

September 2021 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.

September 2021 — Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square.

September 2021 — A poster stuck to a street poll in Minneapolis referencing the burning of the third precinct in May 2020.

September 2021 — Protesters gather on what was the 3rd month anniversary from when Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement at the top of the parking ramp.

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

September 2021 — U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Cori Bush speak at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis asking for President Biden to stop Line 3 pipeline construction.

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

August 2021 — Outside the Minnesota State Capitol today where around a hundred were still holding space in protest against the nearing completion Line 3 pipeline after their permitted event expired. Minnesota Department of Public Safety told the Star Tribune they made 4 arrests.

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August 2021 — A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.

August 2021 — Protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol asking for Governor Walz or President Biden to stop construction on the nearing completion Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota.