George Floyd Memorial at night December 2023
George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The memorial stands at the location of where George Floyd was murdered by the Minneapolis police in May 2020.
People’s Way at night at George Floyd Square
Peoples Way at George Floyd Square. The one time Speedway gas station has become a protest zone and community meeting spot since George Floyd was murdered in May 2020. The ciy of Minneapolis purchased the building earlier this year.
11/03/23 No Pig Farm protest sign
On November 2nd, 2023, 3 years 5 months after the Minneapolis police 3rd precinct was burned in the days after George Floyd’s murder, City Council has voted 8-5 to approve a replacement site. Now called a “Community Safety Center”, the plan is to rebuild a half mile away at 2633 Minnehaha Av.
Rally for Justice, Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapoli
Crime victims and the families of held a rally titled “Rally for Justice” at the Hennepin County Government Center this afternoon. Sharing stories of frustration with the leniency and in some cases the lack of any charges by County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square
Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square in August 2023. The few block area has been an active protest zone since May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
Brass Solidarity at Ricky Cobb Vigil
Brass Solidarity performing at a vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Christian Rivera Coba graffiti on sidewalk
A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Justice for Ricky Cobb II stickers
A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Ricky Cobb II Flyer at George Floyd Square
A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Ricky Cobb II Rally in Minneapolis
Activists outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking Hennepin Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Trooper Ryan Londregan, identified by BCA, in the homicide of Ricky Cobb. Toussaint Morrison who says he’s had many past conversations with Moriarty and worked on her campaign videos says “Mary do the right thing!”.
Elizer Darris speaks at Ricky Cobb rally
Elizer Darris speaks at a rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking for County Attorney to charge Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 31.
All Cops are Derek Chauvin
A protester at a rally outside the Hennepin County Courthouse with a sign that reads “All Crops Are Derek Chauvin”. Those at the rally are asking for Hennepin Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge the Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed on July 31 after being shot during a traffic stop.
Toussaint Morrison speaks at Ricky Cobb protest
Activists outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking Hennepin Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Trooper Ryan Londregan, identified by BCA, in the homicide of Ricky Cobb. Toussaint Morrison who says he’s had many past conversations with Moriarty and worked on her campaign videos says “Mary do the right thing!”.
Minneapolis Community Seeks Input on Rebuilding Police Precinct after George Floyd Protests
Flyers reading “WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD. WE DEMAND ABOLITION.” hang on the former burned Minneapolis police 3rd precinct after a week of what is being called “community conversations”. City is asking for input on if a precinct should be rebuilt at same location or down the road.
George Floyd Square, Rise & Remember Festival 2023
George Floyd Global Memorial & the GFS community will host the 3rd Rise & Remember Festival. They say the free May 27th event will have a “concert from a surprise national artist”. Paid events include a conference at Best Buy HQ and a Paisley Park Gala.
Airborne Toxic Event Flyer
A flyer in Minneapolis that leads people to call a phone line with a recorded message regarding the demolition of the Roof Depot building.
Man walks in front of George Floyd mural
A man walks in front of the George Floyd mural on the side of “Unity Foods”. Unity Foods was formerly named Cup Foods.
George Floyd Square during November 2022 Snowfall
Snow falls on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
No Justice No Streets protest sign at City Hall
A protester holds up a sign reading “No Justice No Streets” as the Mayor Jacob Frey proclaims it George Floyd Day. It would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
Homelessness protest at Minneapolis City Hall
Protesters holding space at City Hall. They say they demand “a complete moratorium on the clearing of encampments, clear guidelines regarding the encampments and proof of funding for more permanent housing for unhoused residents and people in need”