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- At the North Entrance to George Floyd Square, volunteers have presided over this entry point since last summer.
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- The doors of Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center are open to visitors.
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- Rabbi Rappaport of Shir Tikvah joined colleagues and laypeople for a recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish.
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- Rabbi Latz and Liz Loeb of Shir Tikvah were present to support the gathering of interfaith leaders.
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- Speakers urged the gathered crowd to say George Floyd’s name and to raise their fists in solidarity.
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- Many families were present at the Square, and young children were visibly excited and engaged with the proceedings.
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- Kelly Sherman-Conroy, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Native American Theologian, stands on an elevated platform burning a bundle of sage. Later, she spoke on the mic of joy and release.
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- Every day for nearly a year, the community protecting George Floyd Square have met twice a day, often around a fire pit under this awning. Today there was also a fire and provisions for visitors were available.
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- The raised fist sculpture at the center of a memorial garden in the 38th/Chicago intersection was originally constructed of wood. That sculpture was moved to Brooklyn Center following the killing of Daunte Wright. A newer metal sculpture of the fist was installed here earlier this year.
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- On the Eastern side of the Square, a brass band played and people swayed, shuffled, and chatted. We spotted MOT Sarah Larsson keeping rhythm with her tambourine.
