"We gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center on March 8, 2021 in protest to demand a free and fair trial and a full conviction of Derek Chauvin.

Using the mirrors we've collected over the past two months, we created a temporary art installation with the goal of both centering the family of George Floyd while also sending a powerful message of accountability to law enforcement.

We began the day playing uplifting music and displaying messages of solidarity with our community and the family. As the family entered the Government Center, we took the street and held up our signs for them to see while playing Rise Up by Andra Day.

As the day continued, we turned the mirrors around to display messages of accountability for law enforcement, the jury, the judge, and Chauvin.

Throughout the day, plywood murals collected from the unrest by Leesa Kelly of Memorialize the Movement were displayed. We chose boards that reflected our goals - police accountability, justice for George Floyd, and centering the family.

At the end of the day, the mirrors were laid on the ground and covered with fake blood and flowers. The display was left behind.

To finish the protest, we gathered and marched through downtown Minneapolis, leaving flower petals on the street and playing somber music." ]]>
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