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Chants of “no justice, no peace” ringing out for #GeorgeFloyd
I’m seeing folks passing out masks to those that don’t have them near 38th and Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd
Crowd doing their best to spread out and be socially distant down 38th street #GeorgeFloyd
“We are not looking for civil rights we’re looking for human rights” #GeorgeFloyd
Every street sorrounding 38th and Minneapolis is blocked by citizen blockades. I’ve seen absolutely zero police presence in the half hour I’ve been here #GeorgeFloyd
Honestly after seeing the horrific #GeorgeFloyd video this morning I’m not going to be surprised if the police either don’t show up or show up a bit later. I didn’t and don’t have any words for how it felt to watch that video. I can imagine there’s a lot of that out here.
Citizen Protest Marshall’s redirecting traffic on the north side of the 38th and Chicago intersection. The Twin Cities are brimming with great organizers. #GeorgeFloyd
You can tell this isn’t easy for people (not that it ever is), everyone wants to be safe during a pandemic but justice can’t wait #GeorgeFloyd
More organizers handing out masks, this woman is walking through asking people to spread out says they’re watching us and looking for a way to shut this down. #GeorgeFloyd
People continue to stream in. #GeorgeFloyd
Folks are starting to stop further and further from the corner to spread out.
Folks are starting to stop further and further from the corner to spread out.
The Vital Kings are here ... not familiar with them but they’re riding up to 38th and Chicago #GeorgeFloyd
Wandering the periphery of the protest and it is very wide. I’m still seeing people East down past Park Ave. It’s spread out all over the place #GeorgeFloyd
Also - in addition to a mask and sanitizer I have a carbon filter in my mask, I am taking this seriously #GeorgeFloyd
Hardcore struggling to get tweets sent, not sure if it’s just the crowd or what but video is especially not working #GeorgeFloyd
Even these all text tweets take way longer than they should #GeorgeFloyd
Still haven’t seen a single police officer and I’ve walked the entire parameter of the protest #GeorgeFloyd
I’ve never been to a single Twin Cities protest (and I’ve been to a loooot of them) and not seen a single police officer at least at some point. #GeorgeFloyd
Talked to a buddy who had to go because he was worried about social distancing - I don’t say this bc it’s an indictment of this protest (I’m here in support!) but to highlight everyone is struggling to balance justice with safety in light of something so horrendous #GeorgeFloyd
I have no doubt there will be people who will criticize those who showed up but this isn’t a protest because people are bored at home. This shit cannot be ignored. #GeorgeFloyd
Here’s a preemptive fuck you to @realDonaldTrump for his inevitable horrible take on this. From Saint Paul to you we despise you. #GeorgeFloyd
Emotions are (rightfully) raw #GeorgeFloyd
Man I really can’t tweet videos, this 4 second one took a whole minute to upload #GeorgeFloyd
I hear sirens... but could be for something else ... #GeorgeFloyd
The crowd has only grown bigger in the last hour #GeorgeFloyd
Big line of protestors in cars #GeorgeFloyd
Protest headed down 38th passed 13 Ave #GeorgeFloyd
Protest is moving quickly East, people still coming to join coming West #GeorgeFloyd
I’m estimating the march is at least 4-5 blocks long, still can’t see the end #GeorgeFloyd
Definitely going to try to obtain a COVID test after this just to be safe. Like I said before though, 99% of people are wearing masks.
#GeorgeFloyd
#GeorgeFloyd
The march is well beyond 16th Ave, can’t see the start of the crowd #GeorgeFloyd
Going to guess that if this reaches Hiawatha the cops will show up, in fact I hear a ton of sirens now. #GeorgeFloyd
Random - some dude saw my @mplscitysc jersey and either said “F**k the crows” or “I love the crows”. I’m going to hear the latter.
Fortunately now that the crowd is moving there is more room to spread out - good call #GeorgeFloyd
My father who’s only voted non-Republican like twice in his life.
(HATES Trump before you assume...) #GeorgeFloyd
(HATES Trump before you assume...) #GeorgeFloyd
Still no cops insight. #GeorgeFloyd
This is one of the largest protests I’ve been to and it was all thrown together less than 24 hours after
#GeorgeFloyd’s murder.
#GeorgeFloyd’s murder.
This guy looked like he was going to drive through the crowd #GeorgeFloyd
The protest has reached the light rail; not sure if it’ll be blocked or not #GeorgeFloyd
Looks like it won’t block the light rail so far, heading up Hiawatha instead #GeorgeFloyd
Folks letting another light rail pass #GeorgeFloyd
Instead Hiawatha south bound is being taken over #GeorgeFloyd
Still haven’t seen a single cop this is wild #GeorgeFloyd
Lots of solidarity honks as cars pass #GeorgeFloyd
Hiawatha bridge north bound now being taken over, downtown mpls within site #GeorgeFloyd
Not. One. Cop. In. Sight. #GeorgeFloyd
Not sure what’s happening at the front but some folks are heading back south on Hiawatha #GeorgeFloyd
Found the front of the protest #GeorgeFloyd
Just heard someone ask someone else to get milk in case they start macing #GeorgeFloyd
Protestors guiding traffic away from protest on 27th and lake #GeorgeFloyd
If you’re media and you use my tweets, photos or videos you did not have permission #GeorgeFloyd
Honestly, this is one of the most intense demonstrations I’ve been to. As it should be #GeorgeFloyd
More broken windows, people are yelling at the people throwing things. Pro tip - don’t be a white asshole and cause destruction at a police station surrounded by POC #GeorgeFloyd.
Riot police moving inside #GeorgeFloyd
Flash bang rounds and tear gas #GeorgeFloyd
Tons of tear gas #GeorgeFloyd
It’s super tense right now, police are coming out any minute folks are walking back to the parking lot #GeorgeFloyd
People heading to the door #GeorgeFloyd
