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Brass Solidarity at The People’s Way, George Floyd Sq, June 2025

Brass Solidarity at The People’s Way, George Floyd Sq, June 2025

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

George Floyd Square 5th Anniversary Festival Sunset

George Floyd Square 5th Anniversary Festival Sunset

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

Minneapolis Film Festival: The People’s Way Panel

Minneapolis Film Festival: The People’s Way Panel

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 Sign, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

People Over Property Sign, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

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.

George Floyd Square Flyer: Uprising to Al-Aqsa Flood

George Floyd Square Flyer: 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 over People’s Way Awning, George Floyd Square

Northern Lights over People’s Way Awning, George Floyd Square

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

Former Speedway Sign: Welcome to George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Former Speedway Sign: Welcome to George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

May 2024

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.

George Floyd Square: The People’s Way, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square: The People’s Way, Minneapolis

August 2023

George Floyd Square: The People’s Way, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square: The People’s Way, Minneapolis

August 2023

George Floyd Square: 24 Demands at The People’s Way

George Floyd Square: 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.

The Peoples Way: Justice for Tyre Keenan & Tortuguita

The Peoples Way: Justice for Tyre Keenan & Tortuguita

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

August 2022 Calendar at The People’s Way, George Floyd Square

August 2022 Calendar at The People’s Way, George Floyd Square

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

George Floyd Square: Rise & Remember Event May 25-28

George Floyd Square: Rise & Remember Event May 25-28

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

George Floyd Square Fire Pit, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Fire Pit, Minneapolis

March 2022 — A fire pit burns at George Floyd Square, also known as "The People's Way," in Minneapolis. This location became a significant site for protests and community organizing following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The fire pit serves as a gathering point and a symbol of resilience and community presence within the area. It represents a space for warmth, reflection, and ongoing dialogue among those who frequent the square.

George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, December 2021

George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, December 2021

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

George Floyd Square: Demands for Daunte Wright Justice

George Floyd Square: Demands for Daunte Wright Justice

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

George Floyd Square: New barricades and community memorials

George Floyd Square: New barricades and community memorials

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’s People’s Way

Movie Screening at George Floyd Square’s 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.

George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, April 2011

George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, April 2011

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

George Floyd Square Memorial at Night, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Memorial at Night, Minneapolis

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.

George Floyd Square: Trial in 3 Days Sign

George Floyd Square: Trial in 3 Days Sign

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: Remembering Malcolm X in Winter

George Floyd Square: Remembering Malcolm X in Winter

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.

George Floyd Square Gathering for Malcolm X Anniversary

George Floyd Square Gathering for Malcolm X Anniversary

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.

George Floyd Square: “Community Building Is Revolutionary” Bench

George Floyd Square: “Community Building Is Revolutionary” Bench

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

George Floyd Trial Countdown at 38th and Chicago, Minneapolis

George Floyd Trial Countdown at 38th and Chicago, Minneapolis

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

People’s Way, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, covered in snow

People’s Way, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, covered in snow

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.

The People’s Closet & Piano, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

The People’s Closet & Piano, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

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.

Comedy Show at Speedway, The People’s Way, George Floyd Square

Comedy Show at Speedway, The People’s Way, 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, Cup Foods, Flowers after Summer Rain

George Floyd Square, Cup Foods, Flowers after Summer Rain

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

Speedway Gas Station with Graffiti, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis

Speedway Gas Station with Graffiti, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis

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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