“Black Lives Matter” on Gas Pump, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

“Black Lives Matter” is spray-painted in red on a gas pump at the Speedway gas station in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. This location is situated directly across from where George Floyd was killed in police custody on May 25, 2020. Following his death, the surrounding area transformed into a protest zone and memorial, becoming known as George Floyd Square. The graffiti on the gas pump serves as a visual testament to the widespread protests and the enduring call for racial justice that emerged from this historically significant location. It represents how public and private infrastructure became canvases for expressions of grief, solidarity, and political protest.