The murder of George Floyd

Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

A collage of three people
(From left): Jeanette Rupert prays during a protest in Brooklyn Center after Daunte Wright was killed by police in April 2021; Jeanelle Austin finishes sweeping during a community cleanup day at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis in May 2025; Butchy Austin conducts the Brass Solidarity street band during a performance in May 2025.
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