The scene at Cup Foods at 38th & Chicago where #GeorgeFloyd was killed on Monday — flowers, music, food, prayers and chants
This has been the most peaceful place of protest in the city. Paris Anding says this is sacred ground.
Nyagach Kueth is just 15 years old but she is sending the crowd
All along Lake St and here too volunteers are distributing donations of food, water and clothes. It feels like the day after a natural disaster
Okay the guy in the pick-up truck. Justin Herberg. One of the most interesting interviews I’ve done. This is coming in parts.
Justin pt 2
Justin pt 3. Here’s where I ask him about his politics (since he is from around St Cloud, a super conservative area). We talk about Trump, All Lives Matter and Philando Castile
Justin pt 4. Here we talk about race and racism
Final thought from Justin: “Looks are not everything”
Music and a sweet whip!
I’m going to end this thread with these two ladies, Frankie Neseitt (left) and Terry Joullanar, from Brooklyn Park (a suburb of Mpls). Coming in two parts
Frankie and Terry pt 2: “There’s no rule book on how to protest”
End thread. (Quick note: These videos were taken 4-5 pm CT today but I had some phone issues (even my phone is tired!) so they’re coming a little late. It’s past curfew now so the scene is likely different.
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