Street Art in the Wake of Tragedy

As heads turn, moving from tragedy to tragedy, the corner of Chicago and 38th seems to stand still. Near the intersection of 38th St E and Chicago Ave S George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020. You know the story, a global movement followed. Three years later, time is no matter. Visiting the square, you can feel the power of grief. The mourning of an entire community. Not only do you see people bidding adieu to George — the entire block is an artistic monument for those who have passed, land stolen, and hope for change. Some are angry, some are just sad. It’s a heavy place to be. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:644/1*WZrOyaKeeH3YZ41euMHsOA.jpeg" style="height:780px; width:585px" />George Floyd Memorial. Photo by  <a href="https://medium.com/u/ef7e396aa890?source=post_page-----845d62101175--------------------------------" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Melissa Rach</a> You have maybe seen this mural — the face of the memorial, commemorating George Floyd as well as Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice. It’s not only a testament to Minneapolis, it’s a shout out to the casualties of an institution. Why the term for people killed has the word “casual” in it? It’s curious. <a href="https://medium.com/globetrotters/street-art-in-the-wake-of-tragedy-845d62101175">Click Here</a>