Uprising

28 photos · 2020–2022

28 photographs tagged Uprising, 2020–2022.

Black Lives Matter on top of North Loop building — A large "Black Lives Matter" mural is painted on the roof of a building in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood. The mural, created in response to the murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests, also includes the names of other victims of police brutality, such as Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and the phrase "I Can't Breathe."

Everlake Apartments signage at night in April 2022 — The Everlake apartment building, located in South Minneapolis, is pictured here in April 2022. The building, which was under construction during the civil unrest in Minneapolis in 2020, sustained damage from a fire. It has since been rebuilt and opened, signifying a return to normalcy and development in the area. The signage prominently displays the building's name, Everlake.

George Floyd mural at Cup Foods in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — The "George Floyd Mural" is painted on the exterior wall of Cup Foods, a grocery store located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This mural was created in honor of George Floyd, who died on May 25, 2020, outside this establishment after being subjected to police brutality. The artwork, situated in the area that became known as George Floyd Square, serves as a memorial and a symbol of the protests and uprising that followed Floyd's death. The mural features Floyd's portrait, the phrase "I Can Breathe Now," and a list of other victims of police brutality, functioning as a site of remembrance and a call for justice.

Barricades outside Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in South Minneapolis at night. — The Minneapolis Police Department's 5th Precinct is shown barricaded at night, surrounded by temporary fencing and concrete barriers. This measure was put in place during periods of civil unrest in Minneapolis, notably following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The precinct, located in South Minneapolis, serves as a key law enforcement hub for the area. The presence of barricades highlights the heightened security and the impact of public demonstrations on municipal infrastructure.

Nail and beauty skin care and boards — A "Nail and Beauty Skin Care" establishment in South Minneapolis is boarded up, indicating a period of remodeling or closure. The plywood covering the windows and doors, along with the sign stating "WE ARE REMODELING," suggests ongoing work. The presence of posters that read "TREATIES NOT SANDS" hints at broader social or political contexts relevant to the area, possibly referencing Indigenous land rights or historical agreements.

Graffiti: "If we die 12 die" in South Minneapolis — Graffiti reading "If we die 12 die" is spray-painted on a street in South Minneapolis, Minnesota.

US Bank being rebuilt on Lake Street — Construction is underway on the US Bank branch located on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building, adjacent to the Chicago-Lake Liquors store, was damaged during the civil unrest in the summer of 2020.

Uptown Minneapolis storefronts August 2021 — Storefronts along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis display murals and graffiti in August 2021. The murals with the messages "#Justice For George Floyd" and "I Can't Breathe," reflect the community's response to racial injustice and police brutality.

Mobile Walgreens Pharmacy on Lake Street in Minneapolis — A temporary Walgreens mobile pharmacy operates in front of a building under construction on Lake Street in Minneapolis. This structure will become a new Walgreens store, replacing the former Office Depot that was damaged during the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020. The mobile pharmacy provided essential services during the rebuilding and transition period following the unrest.

Quit Your Job Cops Are The Opps — Graffiti reading "QUIT YOUR JOB! COPS ARE THE OPPS!" is spray-painted on the window of a car wash located across from the Minneapolis Police Department's Fifth Precinct.

Trash behind the Coliseum building — Debris litters the parking lot of the Coliseum Building in Minneapolis, a site that was damaged during protests in late May 2020. The building itself, a former auto dealership and event space, was destroyed by fire on May 28th. In the background, a Wendy's restaurant, which had been closed following the unrest, is seen with a "Now Open" banner, indicating a return to normalcy for some businesses in the area.

Defund police please — Graffiti reading "Defund Police Please?" is spray-painted on a concrete curb in South Minneapolis.

Abolish Prisons graffiti in Minneapolis — Graffiti reading "Abolish Prisons" is spray-painted on the concrete barrier of a bridge in South Minneapolis. This message reflects sentiments expressed during periods of social unrest and calls for reform within the justice system.

Wood Justice for George Floyd sign in Minneapolis — Signs advocating for justice for George Floyd and opposing the Line 3 tar sands pipeline are displayed in a residential yard in Minneapolis. The "Justice for George Floyd" sign reflects the widespread protests and activism that followed Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. The "Stop Line 3" sign highlights ongoing opposition to the expansion of the Enbridge Line 3 crude oil pipeline, a project that has faced significant environmental and Indigenous rights concerns.

They Can't Cage Our Rage flyer — A flyer posted on a utility pole in South Minneapolis reads "They Can't Cage Our Rage" and "Abolish Everything." The cage is in reference to a "protest zone" around the Hennepin County Court House in Downtown Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was tried and convicted in the murder of George Floyd.

Barricade Material sticker in Minneapolis — A sticker on a street sign in Minneapolis reads "BARRICADE MATERIAL." This reflects the resourcefulness employed during the 2020 civil unrest, when a wide variety of objects were repurposed to create barricades. The unrest followed the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police gather 1 year after George Floyd's murder — Police officers and a chaplain gather at the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct on May 28, 2021, the one-year anniversary of the precinct's burning during civil unrest. The precinct was compromised on May 28, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.

May 28 forever sign on Minneapolis police station — A sign reading "May 28th Forever" is affixed to the fence surrounding the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. This date marks the one-year anniversary of the precinct being set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police station 1 year after it was burned — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct stands fortified one year after it was set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd. The building, a key law enforcement facility for the south Minneapolis area, sustained significant damage during the unrest in May 2020. The surrounding area has been secured with concrete barriers and fencing, reflecting the ongoing impact of the events and the community's response to police actions.

Rebuilt AutoZone with a Now Hiring sign in May 2021 — The AutoZone on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown under reconstruction in May 2021. This location was notably the first business to be set on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. The "now hiring" sign reflects the ongoing rebuilding efforts in the area following the unrest.

Flyer about the 2020 George Floyd protest on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis with anti-police graffiti nearby. — A flyer posted on the Minneapolis Midtown Greenway commemorates the "Minneapolis Uprising" that began on May 25, 2020, following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.

Boarded entrance at the Star Tribune building in Minneapolis. — Boards at the Star Tribune across from the courthouse.

Can you hear us now written on roof — Messages reading "RIP George" and "Can you hear us now!" are spray-painted on the rooftop of a building across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The precinct building was set ablaze during civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The messages serve as a stark reminder of the public outcry and demands for accountability that characterized the Minneapolis Uprising.

Traffic backed up on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis beneath a sign reading “CURFEW IN EFFECT 8PM TO 6AM.” — Traffic is backed up on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the 1st Avenue South exit, as an overhead highway message board reads, “CURFEW IN EFFECT 8PM TO 6AM.” The photograph was made on May 29, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd, when state and local officials imposed overnight movement restrictions across Minneapolis and other Twin Cities communities.

Minneapolis police on the 3rd Precinct roof in south Minneapolis during protests. — Minneapolis Police officers stand on the roof of the department’s 3rd Precinct station in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Several officers are equipped with helmets, shields, and less-lethal launchers as the building became a flashpoint during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd two days earlier.

Protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis. — A protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020. The messages on the panel include “COPS R SLAVE CATCHERS” and “Fuck 12,” written during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police fire at protesters at 3rd Precinct — Minneapolis police officers stand on the roof and at the entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as protesters gather behind barricades outside the building. Several officers aiming less-lethal launchers from the roof, while boarded and damaged windows are visible across the front of the precinct. The station became a central location in the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd earlier that week.

Graffiti on a Target sign in Minneapolis as protesters gather below. — A Target shopping center sign in Minneapolis is marked with graffiti reading “Justice for George” and “Abolish Police” on May 27, 2020. The sign also lists Cub Foods and Dollar Tree, while a crowd gathers at street level near the commercial center. This location was across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, which became a major gathering point in the protests following the killing of George Floyd.

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