Five years after George Floyd's murder, a group of activists continues to meet daily at the site, now known as George Floyd Square. Initially formed to provide mutual support during the protests, they see their gathering as ongoing resistance. The square has transformed into a memorial with murals and tributes to victims of police violence. While some view it as a community hub that must be preserved, others feel it is a reminder of tragedy. This ongoing presence symbolizes a refusal to revert to the status quo in a city grappling with its racial history.
"It started in the early days where there were thousands of people in the streets. We were just checking in. 'How is everybody? Who needs help?'"
"We still stand here. And it is not a mistake that five years later since the lynching of George Floyd, that we are still here."
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