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“How is it possible that while the entire world is rising for justice, in Minneapolis police officers are hunting protesters and hunting individuals”? asks Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). He’s referring to recently released body camera footage from the 2020 uprising in which an officer is heard saying they were going to “hunt” people now.
1,100 experiences with police
Standing with police accountability advocates, partners and supporters, Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB) announced on Oct. 13, 2021 that they had collected 1,100 stories from … more
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Under the direction of Courtland Pickens, Youth Choral Ensemble KNOWN Mpls brings high energy and positivity to the stage. Established in 2019, KNOWN is an audition-based community choir for singers ages 12-25.
George Floyd Global Memorial celebrates Floyd’s 48th birthday
On what would have been George Floyd’s 48th birthday, the George Floyd Global Memorial (GFGM), with community members and supporters, hosted “And Still We Rise,” a celebration of … more
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Anna Bloomstrand of Ingebretsen's talks about their business in the mini-documentary. (Photo submitted)
Investing in Resiliency
If you thought the 350 or so Minneapolis and St. Paul small business owners on Lake Street and West Broadway in Minneapolis, and University Avenue in St. Paul’s Midway who watched their … more
GF Square reopened to traffic
On the approach to George Floyd Square from east 38th St., a new fist sculpture stands a block before the intersection. Stenciled on the street in front of it reads: WE STILL DEMAND followed by a … more
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On June 14, youth activists speak to the trauma experienced after witnessing the driver barreling through the protest and killing Deona Marie Knajdek the previous night. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
Community demands answers to police killings
On June 3, just hours after the city of Minneapolis removed its barricades from George Floyd Square, law enforcement officers killed another Black man in Minneapolis. His name was Winston Boogie … more
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“Don’t forget why you here,” a speaker says into a megaphone as he calls all the Black men forward. “I’m not a threat to you. I’m not a threat to you.” He repeats this several times among chants of “George Floyd” and “Black Lives Matter.”
1000s attend day-long event at George Floyd Square on one-year anniversary of his death
Thousands of people visited George Floyd Square on May 25, 2021 for “Rise & Remember,” a day-long event to honor George Floyd’s life and legacy on the one-year anniversary of … more
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The morning meeting at George Floyd Square was packed after the city pulled up its cement barriers during the early hours of June 3; within hours, makeshift barricades were placed by community members at each of the four entrances to the intersection.
What's the future of George Floyd Square?
Before the sun rose on Thursday, June 4, 2021, city public works staff, along with contracted members of Agape Movement, worked to dismantle portions of the George Floyd Memorial at 38th and … more
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At eleven years old11-year-old community member Innocynce sings “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black national anthem, before the Concert Honoring Families of Injustice or Loss at the Rise & Remember event on May 25th at George Floyd Square. Youth entrepreneur Innocynce also helps run the D.I.H. (Do It Herself) Positive Corner booth at events.
Concert and vigil at George Floyd Square
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Memorial Quilt
Artist Sidney Brodie added the name George Floyd onto a square of his memorial quilt, which he presented to Mr. Floyd’s family at the Say Their Names Cemetery in the early afternoon of the Rise … more
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Storefront protest art on display
On May 22, at Phelps Field Park, Save the Boards, Memorialize the Movement and the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery hosted the first exhibit of the plywood boards of protest art … more
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Lake Street recovery coalition launches campaign promoting racial equity and community health
The Lake Street Leadership Recovery Coalition today announced its new campaign to support equitable recovery across the Twin Cities following the civil uprising caused by the murder of George Floyd … more
RESTORE REBUILD REIMAGINE FUND
If you thought the 350 or so Minneapolis and St. Paul small business owners on Lake Street and West Broadway in Minneapolis, and University Avenue in St. Paul’s Midway who watched their … more
Jenna Porrazzo and Kia Bible
Crowd at George Floyd Square jubilant, resolute as Chauvin found guilty
Hundreds of people poured into 38th St. and Chicago Ave. anxiously awaiting the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial with the whole world watching. As Mileesha Smith, standing in front of Peyton Scott … more
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Eliza Wesley, aka Gatekeeper
Forging community at George Floyd Square
At the start of the Derek Chauvin trial, visitors from the Metro area of Detroit, Mich., approached the south gate of George Floyd Square at 39th and Chicago. They had just one day left in … more
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TEEN ACTIVISTS
Roosevelt High School students joined a statewide walkout to stand against racial injustice on April 19, the day closing arguments were given in the Derek Chauvin trial. Participants took the light … more
Calls for justice ring out as Chauvin trial gets underway
When hundreds of people gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse on March 8, 2021, the first day of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, they set the tone for the month to come: they would be … more
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Survey on policing conducted by the Longfellow Community Council
The Longfellow Community Council (LCC) conducted an online community survey of residents and business owners throughout Greater Longfellow and neighboring communities regarding policing issues. The … more
Dr. Gary Green
Seeking justice, caring for people: preparing for the days ahead
As the criminal trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin begins, the Twin Cities will once again be front and center in confronting the trauma of racism, police brutality, and White supremacy.To … more
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Karla Arredondo is NENA’s Community Organizer and oversees the food distribution, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call or text 612.293.9683 to schedule an appointment at least 24 hours before you plan to come; both English and Spanish are spoken. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
NENA addresses diversity, equity and inclusion
If you are looking for a way to work on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the community, members of Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) have formed a new committee to do just that. … more
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Is Round Two coming?
Should Longfellow businesses board their windows and doors again prior to the start of the Derek Chauvin trial? Should they plan to stay overnight at their business?How will the city balance the … more
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