On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officers arrested George Floyd, a 46 year old Black man after he used a counterfeit $20 bill. He was handcuffed and pinned to the ground. A witness filmed officer Derek Chauvin who is White, with his knee pressed on Mr. Floyd’s neck while Floyd pleaded for his life. His death sparked rage across the nation, across the world.

38th & Chicago, where George Floyd was killed, has become a memorial. George Floyd Square has been visited by thousands who come to pay their respects, to protest, to share their stories, to heal. Masses of flowers and tributes of all kinds flow into the site. A large group of community leaders and volunteers meet daily, organize events, and lovingly maintain and care for the site.

I have been actively photographing at the Square since George Floyd’s death in an attempt to visually capture a sense of this place. The dedicated community, those who visit from near and far, and the wealth of offerings and messages left at the memorial tell a developing story of a call for justice and for peace.