Comedy Show at Speedway, The People’s Way, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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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 Rising Fist Graffiti on Fence, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on a fence on 38th Street in George Floyd Square.
Community Information and Memorials at George Floyd Square
August 2020
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Signage at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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The George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Patch on Denim Jacket
August 2020
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A man wears a jacket with a “large Welcome to Minneapolis" patch.
Bryant Neighborhood Shirt, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Man wearing a "Bryant Neighborhood Organization" shirt at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square Protest Sign: ‘They’re Going To Kill Me’
August 2020
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Protest sign seen at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis that reads “They’re going to kill me”.
Free produce, drinks, “Keep Cup Closed” sign, Cup Foods, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Free drinks and produce outside of Cup Foods next to a "Keep Cup Closed" sign on the day Cup Foods re-opened following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh outside Cup Foods, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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On the day Cup Foods re-opened, owner Mahmoud Abumayyaleh looks out at the memorial in front of his store where George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.
Hennepin Ave Boards: BLM, I Can’t Breathe, Happiest Place Sticker
August 2020
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Mapping Prejudice stickers on Hennepin Ave boards.
‘RIP Floyd’ Graffiti on Walgreens Boards, Hennepin Ave, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue with RIP FLOYD written on it.
August 2020
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A "Mapping Prejudice" sticker on a board in Uptown Minneapolis.
Stone Arch Cinema Marquee: ‘I’ll Be Back’, Minneapolis 2020
August 2020
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Cinema located at 115 SE Main St. in Minneapolis with "I'll Be Back, Hasta La Vista Baby" on the marquee.
Graffiti ‘Autozone the police’ on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
August 2020
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The Martin Olav Sabo bridge over Haiwatha Ave with "Autozone the police" written on it. AutoZone was the first building burned following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police dispersing hot rodders on 1st Avenue
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police caravan drives down 1st Avenue to clear our "hot rodders". Hot rudders were gathering in the area doing “donuts” in intersections.
North Loop Metro Transit Stencil Art: In This Together
June 2020
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Stencil art placed by the Metro Transit outside their building in the North Loop.
“In this together”
Minneapolis North Loop Skyline, Graffiti-Covered Van, 06/27/20
June 2020
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Minneapolis as seen from the North Loop.
Minneapolis Fire Department extinguishes South Minneapolis dumpster fire, June 2020
June 2020
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A dumpster fire in South Minneapolis put out by the fire department on June 27, 2020.
Uptown Theater Marquee: ‘We’re Not Open’, Minneapolis Police
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police on bikes patrol outside the Uptown Theater while hot rudders gather in the area. The streets were closed after nights of street closures.
Fifth Element Murals, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
June 2020
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Artwork covering boards on retail store on Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis. The boards were put up unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Hennepin Ave Stores Boarded, George Floyd Murals, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Spectacle Shoppe and Fifth Element on Hennepin Avenue with boards on it following the murder of George Floyd.
Uptown Minneapolis: Lake Street at Hennepin Ave Police Closure
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police closed down portions of the uptown entertainment district after what the police call "Hot rodders" continued to gather in the area. The closures would last several weekends.
Minneapolis Police at City Fleet Maintenance Facility
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police Squad Cars in for repair at the city maintenance facility in front of Target Field in Downtown Minneapolis.
Powderhorn Park Eviction Encampment, Minneapolis
June 2020
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A large encampment formed at Powderhorn Park with many of those moving here from “The Sanctuary” at the Sheraton Hotel after being evicted.
George Floyd Square: Do Not Discard Offerings Sign
June 2020
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A sign asking that no one discard anything left at George Floyd Square. Since May 2020, all signs and offerings have been preserved by the George Floyd Global Memorial.
“Do not discard sign. Everything is somebody’s offering. We are preserving damaged signs. Thank you!”
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct, George Floyd Barricades
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct located in South Minneapolis. Behind razor wire and concrete barricades.
June 2020
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The Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct located in North Minneapolis. Behind razor wire and concrete barricades.
Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct with Razor Wire & Barricades
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police Department Second Precinct in Northeast Minneapolis behind razor wire and concrete barricades.
Shattered Glass in Retail Display, Hennepin & Lagoon
June 2020
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Shattered glass at retail store on the corner of Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis on June 21, 2020.
City Pages Uprising Poster at George Floyd Memorial
June 2020
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Juneteenth Flag on Target HQ LEDs, Downtown Minneapolis
June 2020
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Target Headquarters in downtown Minneapolis used their 700,000 LEDs to display the Juneteenth flag.
Minneapolis Free Groceries for Neighbors Sign
June 2020
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A sign on the streets of Minneapolis offering groceries to neighbors.
George Floyd Square Bus Shelter, Minneapolis: Protest Slogans
June 2020
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Inside the former bus shelter at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd stencil art, Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
June 2020
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George Floyd art on a Chicago Avenue sidewalk.
“Black Lives Matter” on Gas Pump, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Black Lives Matter written on the gas pump at the Speedway gas station across from where George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis Police custody on May 25th, 2020.
Speedway Gas Station with Graffiti, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis
June 2020
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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.
Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, boarded at night from Greenway
June 2020
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The Sheraton Hotel as seen from the Midtown Greenway days after it was "cleared and closed" by the Minneapolis Police.
MLK & George Floyd Mural, Red Cow, Uptown Minneapolis
June 2020
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Painted boards at Red Cow Restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis.
To ignore evil is to accomplice it MLK
Burned Strip Mall Rubble, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The rubble of a strip mall on Lake Street that burned during riots that followed the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
Lake Street Boarded Businesses After George Floyd Protests
June 2020
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Lake Street businesses boarded up on June 16, 2020. Buildings were boarded up after riots following the death of George Floyd the month earlier.
Metro Transit Bus at Burned Atlas Staffing, E Lake St, Mpls
June 2020
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A bus stops outside the former Atlus Staffing building on East Lake Street. The building was burned following the death of George Floyd.
Atlas Staffing Building Rubble, Minneapolis Uprising
June 2020
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The left behind rubble of Atlas Staffing. The employment companies building was burned the previous month during riots over the death of George Floyd.
Wells Fargo Mobile ATM Serviced in Minneapolis
June 2020
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After the Wells Fargo bank was destroyed by fire the month prior, the bank installed mobile ATMs.
George Floyd Square Raised Fist Memorial, June 2020
June 2020
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A circle of flowers around a raised fist at George Floyd Square on June 15, 2020. Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police the month prior.
George Floyd Square Welcome Table, Healing Space
June 2020
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A welcome table at the George Floyd memorial on 38th Street. George Floyd was killed around the corner the previous month.
A sign reads: “This is a sacred healing space for the black and African American community it is bein served by their aliy communities and is a holy ground”.
Inside Minneapolis Sheraton Hotel Police Clearing
June 2020
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Inside the Midtown Sheraton Hotel while being raided by the Minneapolis Police Department. The hotel which was abandoned by its owner was cleared out and boarded up.
Minneapolis Police at boarded Sheraton Hotel, Midtown
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police stand outside an entrance to the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis while clearing and boarding it.
Minneapolis Police, MAD DADs Board Up Sheraton Hotel
June 2020
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Minneapolis Police along with MAD DADs clear out and board up the Sheraton Hotel.
June 2020
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Razor wire and fencing surrounds the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct police station in South Minneapolis. The security was installed after days of protests following the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Burned Lake Street Station Post Office, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis. Damaged during riots following the murder of George Floyd.
Graffiti on Burned USPS Post Office, E 31st St, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Graffiti reading “We love our postal patrons! We will be back to serve you”. The post office was destroyed in the days following George Floyd May 2020 murder.
Minneapolis Unrest: Burned Building on Chicago Ave
June 2020
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Fire damaged building on Chicago Ave. The building was destroyed during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
June 2020
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The remains of Uncle Hugo’s book store on Chicago Avenue. The store was burned during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Uncle Hugo’s Burned Bookstore, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The back of what was the Uncle Hugo's bookstore on Chicago Avenue. The book store was destroyed during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Popeye’s Drive-Thru, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The remains of a Popeye's Chicken restaurant on Chicago Avenue. The building was destroyed in fires following unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
K-Mart Store Closing, Murals on Boards, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The former K-Mart store was turned into a United States Post Office after 2 nearby stations burned during unrest. The building with boards shown here on June 14, 2020.
Minneapolis Police aim guns at Sheraton Hotel during squatters fire
June 2020
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Officers point their guns at open windows at the Sheraton Hotel. The police had responded to reports of a fire inside as squatters took over.
Minneapolis Police respond to fire at Midtown Sheraton Hotel
June 2020
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The Minneapolis Police enter the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis following calls regarding a fire inside.
June 2020
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Inside the Midtown Sheraton which was at one point used to house homeless folks. The homeless moved out and it was taken over by anyone who wanted to come in.
Sheraton Hotel Lobby Takeover, Minneapolis 2020
June 2020
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Inside the Sheraton Hotel on June 12, 2020. The hotel was used by as a shelter for the homeless before being taken over.
Rubble of Chicago Ave Furniture Store, South Minneapolis
June 2020
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The rubble of a furniture store on Chicago Ave in South Minneapolis. The store was completely destroyed in fires after the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
Foot Locker Interior, Lake Street, Minneapolis, 2020 Fire Damage
June 2020
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Inside of what’s left of the Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building was destroyed after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Former Sheraton Hotel, Minneapolis, Post-Uprising Shelter
June 2020
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Former Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis. The hotel was used as a shelter for the houseless in the days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Cheng’s Garden, El Rey, Subway Boards, George Floyd Uprising
June 2020
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Boards on a strip mall in South Minneapolis during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Boards reading “Say His Name” “POC Owned” “BIPOC Owned”
“Revolution Will Be Televised” Projection on Gold Medal Flour Elevators
June 2020
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Projection on the Gold Medal Flour concrete elevators near downtown Minneapolis.
“Revolution Will Be Televised”
Burned AutoZone Rubble, E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Rubble from the AutoZone store on E. Lake Street. The store was the first to burn during unrest over the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.
No Hate Zone Art at Burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
June 2020
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A small art installation on the side of the Minneapolis Police third precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Letters
June 2020
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The remaining letters burned on the front of the Minneapolis Third Precinct. The precinct was burned during unrest over the killing of George Floyd.
Minnehaha Liquors, E. Lake St, Post-Fire: Justice for Floyd
June 2020
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The outside of Minnehaha Liquors on E. Lake Street after fires following unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Minnehaha Liquors, East Lake Street
June 2020
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What’s left of the burned Minnehaha Liquors building on East Lake Street. The building, which sits across the street from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, was burned during civil unrest over the death of George Floyd.
E. Lake Street Burned Chiropractor Office, 2020 Unrest
June 2020
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The back of the remains of a chiropractor office on E. Lake Street. Located across the street from the burned out 3rd precinct police station. The building burned after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
June 2020
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Concrete blocks and razor wire placed around the Minneapolis police 1st precinct police station in Downtown Minneapolis. The precinct was secured after the 3rd precinct police station was burned about 10 days prior after the death of George Floyd.
General Store Dad Boards, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis Unrest
June 2020
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Writing on boards on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis following unrest over the Minneapolis Police killing of George Floyd.
“Nothing left to steal except some La Croix. If you are thirsty call me and I’ll get one”.
Maya Angelou Mural at Calhoun Square, Minneapolis
June 2020
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A mural on the side of Calhoun Square mall with a quote by Maya Angelou:
“You may write me down in history with your bitter twisted lies, you may trod me in the very dirt, but still like dust, I’ll rise”
Calhoun Square, Minneapolis: Post-Unrest Boarded Windows
June 2020
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Calhoun Square (now called Seven Points) at Lake and Hennepin in Uptown Minneapolis with painted boards on the windows. The boards were installed after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
West Lake Street Murals on Boarded Stores, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Painted boards on retail stores on West Lake Street.
Burned SuperAmerica Gas Station, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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The remains of a SuperAmerica gas station on Lake Street. The building was burned after unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Love Hope Unity Graffiti, Minneapolis Uptown Alley
June 2020
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Graffiti that reads "Love Hope Unity" on the side of a building in uptown.
“Kids Live Upstairs” during Minneapolis Unrest, Lake Street
June 2020
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Decorated boards on buildings on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The boards went up during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Jakeeno’s Pizza George Floyd Murals, Chicago Ave
June 2020
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Painted George Floyd murals on Jakeeno’s Pizza on Chicago Avenue located blocks away from where George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protester with “White Supremacists We See You” Sign
June 2020
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Protester holds up a sign reading “White supremacists We See You… you fucks” as they march down Park Avenue into downtown Minneapolis.
Protesters March Down Park Avenue, Minneapolis, June 5, 2020
June 2020
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Protesters march down Park Ave into downtown Minneapolis on June 5, 2020.
George Floyd Protest March on Park Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Protesters march down Park Ave into downtown Minneapolis.
Burned Building on E 29th St, Minneapolis Uprising
June 2020
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A burned building about a block away from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The building was burned during unrest over the May 25th murder of George Floyd.
House with Burned Siding and American Flag, South Minneapolis
June 2020
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Siding burned off a building in South Minneapolis with an American Flag hanging from it. The heat from nearby fires burned the siding off.
Chicago Ave Furniture Store Burned, Minneapolis Unrest
June 2020
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Woman walking in front of the remains of Chicago Furniture. The store was burned during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
U-7 Nails & Burned Buildings, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis Unrest
June 2020
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Burned out buildings on Chicago Ave in South Minneapolis following unrest over the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd ‘Say My Name’ mural, Stella’s Fish Cafe, Lake St
June 2020
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Boards reading "Say His Name" "Justice" and a drawing of George Floyd on Stella's Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. June 2020
Minnesota National Guard at CVS, Lake Street, Uptown
June 2020
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The National Guard on Lake Street outside a CVS Pharmacy in Uptown Minneapolis during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
BLM graffiti on boarded businesses, Lake Street, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Boards over businesses on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Reading "Black Lives Matter" "Liberty & Justice.4 All".
Iron Door Pub, Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, Protest Graffiti
June 2020
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Boards reading "Stay Safe" "MPLS Strong" "Look for the helpers" "BLM" on the Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis during protests following the murder of George Floyd. May 2020.
Caffrey’s Deli & Smitten Kitten Boarded, Minneapolis Protest
June 2020
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Boards over Caffrey's Deli and Smitten Kitten on Lyndale Avenue during protests following the murder of George Floyd. Boards reading "Don't burn we live here" "We want cops in Cuffs" "People live here, kids live here".
George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, E 38th St, Minneapolis
June 2020
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A memorial for George Floyd at the location he was killed by Minneapolis Police on May 25th, 2020.
Protester holds Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square
June 2020
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Protester holds up a “Black Lives Matter” flag at 38th St and Chicago Ave where George Floyd died on May 28th, 2020.
George Floyd Memorial at 38th St and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Community gathers on 06/04/20 at 38th St and Chicago Ave around a memorial for George Floyd who was killed on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Square Memorial at Cup Foods, Minneapolis
June 2020
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George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis outside of Cup Foods on 38th St.
George Floyd Memorial, 38th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Offerings left on Chicago Ave a week after George Floyd was killed.
George Floyd Square Gathering, Minneapolis Speedway
June 2020
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Minneapolis gathering a week after George Floyd was killed at this intersection.
Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Memorial at Night
June 2020
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The community gathering at George Floyd Squad about a week after his May 25th, 2020 death.
Armored National Guard Vehicle Departs Downtown Minneapolis
June 2020
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A National Guard vehicle drives through Downtown Minneapolis after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Military Helicopter over IDS Center, Minneapolis 2020
June 2020
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Military helicopter flying over the IDS Center in the days following the death of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Cub Foods, Broadway Ave, North Minneapolis, Boarded Up, 2020
June 2020
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Cub Foods in North Minneapolis with boards on it in 06/04/20.
Broadway Ave McDonald’s Boarded After 2020 Minneapolis Uprising
June 2020
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McDonald’s store boarded up in North Minneapolis after fires from riots following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Retail Space on Broadway Ave, North Minneapolis
June 2020
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Fire damaged retail space in North Minneapolis after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Protest Murals, Broadway, North Minneapolis
June 2020
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Storefronts in North Minneapolis boarded up after days of unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Say His Name Boards, North Minneapolis, June 2020
June 2020
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George Floyd Say His Name written on boards in North Minneapolis in June 2020.
State Theatre, Downtown Minneapolis, boarded up, MLK quote
June 2020
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State Theatre marquee in downtown Minneapolis with an MLK quote.
Target Store, Nicollet Mall, Boarded Up During 2020 Unrest
June 2020
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Target's flagship store in Downtown Minneapolis boarded up during the 2020 unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Minnesota National Guard guarding Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis
June 2020
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Minnesota National Guard guards the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis during the 2020 unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter & Justice 4 George Boards, Minneapolis
June 2020
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"Peoples Pets Live Here", "Kids Live Here", "Black Lives Matter" and "Justice 4 George" written on boards in downtown Minneapolis on 06/04/20.
June 2020
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Boarded up Uptown Theater in Uptown Minneapolis with boards reading “Silence = Violence” and “Wake Up White People”.
Downtown Minneapolis Curfew Billboards, George Floyd Unrest
June 2020
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Twin Cities Curfew billboards in downtown Minneapolis after unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Empty Street Near Minneapolis Convention Center, Post-Unrest
June 2020
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Empty streets in downtown Minneapolis after unrest following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Convention Center, National Guard Base, June 2020
June 2020
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The National Guard outside the Minneapolis Convention Center on 06/02/20. They used the facility as a "base" during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
National Guard soldiers and Humvees, Minneapolis Convention Center
June 2020
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The National Guard outside the Minneapolis Convention Center on 06/02/20. They used the facility as a "base" during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis 2020: Curfew Billboard & Homeless Encampment
June 2020
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Billboard reading "Twin Cities Curfew. Please stay home" with a homeless camp below. Shot during the 2020 Minneapolis unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
South Minneapolis Makeshift Barricades, George Floyd Unrest
June 2020
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During George Floyd unrest neighborhoods in South Minneapolis closed off their streets with whatever they could find.
National Guard at Cedar Food & Grill during Minneapolis unrest
June 2020
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National Guard outside of Cedar Food & Grill in South Minneapolis. The National Guard was deployed following unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
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