Roosevelt High School Students Protest ICE in Minneapolis
January 2026
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A short time ago: Students at Roosevelt High School in South Minneapolis held a walkout after returning to classes that were cancelled last Thursday and Friday.
MPS cancelled classes following the presence of armed federal agents who released tear gas around children outside school doors.
Students for Socialist Revolution Flyer, University of Minnesota, March 2024
March 2024
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A flyer from "Students for Socialist Revolution" found in South Minneapolis. March 2024.
Minneapolis Abortion Rights Protest, June 24, 2020
June 2022
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Looking down at protesters marching in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
Minneapolis Protestors March for Reproductive Rights
June 2022
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Protesters march through Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
Minneapolis Roe v. Wade Protest, June 24, 2020
June 2022
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Protesters march in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
Roe V Wade Protest at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
June 2022
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Protesters marching in Minneapolis on June 24th, 2020 following the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade.
Minneapolis North High Students Protest Amir Locke Killing at City Hall
February 2022
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Students from Minneapolis North High School gathered at Minneapolis City Hall to protest the killing of Amir Locke. The protest took place in the atrium of Minneapolis City Hall, a significant civic building that has historically served as a venue for public assembly and the expression of grievances. This event occurred during a period of heightened activism and calls for accountability in policing, with students using the public space to voice their experiences and demand systemic change.
Minneapolis Students Protest for Justice at City Hall
February 2022
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Students gathered at Minneapolis City Hall to protest racial injustice and demand accountability for the death of Amir Locke. Organized by students from Minneapolis North High, the protest also honored victims of police violence, including Emmett Till, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Daunte Wright, and Jacob Blake. The sign "The People United Will Never Be Defeated" reflects a broader movement for civil rights and accountability, referencing historical struggles for justice.
Minneapolis North High Students at Amir Locke City Hall Protest
February 2022
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Students from Minneapolis North High School staged a protest at Minneapolis City Hall following the killing of Amir Locke. The students walked out of class to express their experiences as Black individuals in America and to demand justice for Locke. This protest occurred in the aftermath of Locke's death during a police raid in February 2022, highlighting ongoing concerns about police brutality and racial injustice in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Students Protest Amir Locke Killing at City Hall
February 2022
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Students from Minneapolis North High School gathered at Minneapolis City Hall to protest the killing of Amir Locke. Locke, a Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant execution in February 2022. The students voiced their experiences as Black individuals in America and demanded justice for Locke. Minneapolis City Hall, completed in 1909, is the seat of government for the city and has historically been a site for public gatherings and demonstrations related to civic issues.
Minneapolis North High Students Protest Racial Injustice at City Hall
February 2022
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Students from Minneapolis North High School staged a protest at Minneapolis City Hall, demanding justice for Amir Locke and voicing their experiences with racial injustice. The students walked out of class to gather in the civic building, which serves as the seat of the city's government and a space for public discourse. Minneapolis City Hall, completed in 1909, is a Beaux-Arts structure designed by Long and Lamoreux. The protest highlights ongoing concerns about racial equity and policing in the city.
St. Paul Protest Demands Justice for Amir Locke
February 2022
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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.
St. Paul Students Protest Amir Locke Killing, Demand Justice
February 2022
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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.
St. Paul Students Protest for Amir Locke Justice
February 2022
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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.
St. Paul Students March for Justice for Amir Locke
February 2022
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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.
St. Paul Students Protest Abolishing Police, Justice for Amir Locke
February 2022
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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.
Central High School Students March for Justice for Amir Locke
February 2022
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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.
Students push for community control of police
October 2020
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