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Brass Solidarity at The People’s Way June 2025

Brass Solidarity at The People’s Way June 2025

June 2025 — Brass Solidarity performs at The People's Way at George Floyd Square.

Sun sets on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder

Sun sets on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder

May 2025 — The sun goes down on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This was the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival.

Robin Wonsley at The People’s Way movie screening

Robin Wonsley at The People’s Way movie screening

April 2025 — Director William Tyner, Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley, Activist Toshira Garraway, George Floyd Global Memorial's Jeanelle Austin and Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley speak after a screening of "The People's Way" during the MSP International Film Festival.

People Over Property The People’s Way at George Floyd Square

People Over Property The People’s Way at George Floyd Square

February 2025 — People Over Property! The People's Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the 2020 murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.

Understanding Resistance George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood

Understanding Resistance George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood

January 2025 — A flyer found at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The area has been a place of protest since the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Reads: Understanding Resistance from the George Floyd Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood.

Northern Lights at George Floyd Square

Northern Lights at George Floyd Square

May 2024 — The Northern Lights seen over the People's Way awning at George Floyd Square.

People’s Way at night at George Floyd Square

People’s Way at night at George Floyd Square

December 2023 — 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 city of Minneapolis purchased the building earlier this year.

24 Demands at The People’s Way

24 Demands at The People’s Way

May 2023 — The Peoples Way at George Floyd Square. The intersection of 38th and Chicago has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Justice for Tyre Keenan and Tortuguita

Justice for Tyre Keenan and Tortuguita

February 2023 — The signage at "The Peoples Way" reading “Justice for Tyre, Keenan & Tortuguita!!!"

People’s Way Calendar August 2022

People’s Way Calendar August 2022

August 2022 — The Calendar at The People's Way inside George Floyd Square. The board has shown community events.

Rise and Remember We Will Heal Us at George Floyd Square

Rise and Remember We Will Heal Us at George Floyd Square

May 2022 — Notice about "Rise & Remember" at George Floyd Square. The event is held on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

Campfire at George Floyd Square December 2021

Campfire at George Floyd Square December 2021

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

Read the Demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!

Read the Demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!

December 2021 — Sign on the People’s Way sign at George Floyd Square that reads "Read the demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!"

New barricades placed by the city at George Floyd Square

New barricades placed by the city at George Floyd Square

June 2021 — Community gathering at George Floyd Square after city officials cleared out barricades and added new barricades around the memorials.

Movie screening at George Floyd Square People’s Way

Movie screening at George Floyd Square People’s Way

May 2021 — The community gathers to watch a screening of the movie "Mayor" at The People's Way at George Floyd Square.

Camp fire at George Floyd Square April 2011

Camp fire at George Floyd Square April 2011

April 2021 — George Floyd Square late night camp fire in April 2011. The area continues to be a place of protest.

Moon over George Floyd Square

Moon over George Floyd Square

April 2021 — George Floyd Square on the evening after the Derek Chauvin murder case was handed over to the jury. This 4 block area has been community controlled since George Floyd's May 25th, 2020 murder.

Justice for George Floyd Trial in 3 days

Justice for George Floyd Trial in 3 days

March 2021 — Justice for George Floyd. Trial in 3 days on the sign at The People's Way in George Floyd Square.

George Floyd Square and Malcolm X

George Floyd Square and Malcolm X

February 2021 — Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcolm 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.

Remembering Malcolm X at George Floyd Square

Remembering Malcolm X at George Floyd Square

February 2021 — Dozens gathered at George Floyd Square to remember Malcolm X and talk about black liberation movements. Malcolm 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.

Community Building Is Revolutionary

Community Building Is Revolutionary

February 2021 — A bench at George Floyd Square with a note that reads "Community building is revolutionary"

George Floyd Trial in 44 Days

George Floyd Trial in 44 Days

January 2021 — Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square.

People’s Way after a fresh snowfall

People’s Way after a fresh snowfall

December 2020 — The People’s Way at George Floyd Square after a fresh snowfall. The intersection has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Peoples Closet at George Floyd Square

Peoples Closet at George Floyd Square

December 2020 — Metro Clothing Closet at George Floyd Square. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Comic show at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square

Comic show at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square

August 2020 — Local comics hold a comedy show at George Floyd Square. Throughout the summer the square was a gathering place not only for the community but for those who came from afar to show their respects after George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.

George Floyd Square after rain storm

George Floyd Square after rain storm

June 2020 — Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer rain shower.

Speedway Gas on Chicago Avenue

Speedway Gas on Chicago Avenue

June 2020 — The Speedway gas station at 38th and Chicago. The gas station would later become known as “The People’s Way” and become a gathering place for the community twice a day.

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