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MAY 17, 2023
George Floyd Memorial Events
Shifting the Spotlight with Sounds of Blackness and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III May 25, 5:30 - 7:30pm Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis
Being a white ally means playing a supporting role as BIPOC people take center stage. During this historic shift, how can white Christians embrace roles where they cease to be the stars of the film but are instead cast as extras – people whose advancement of the plot is good but not essential to the future? And how can BIPOC people regain agency and become the leaders they are meant to be?
On the third anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Minnesota Council of Churches invites people of faith to an evening with music from Sounds of Blackness and a prophetic word from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III.
This event is organized in partnership with the George Floyd family and will conclude in time for participants to join the evening candlelight vigil scheduled at George Floyd Square.
Three Years Later: Community Reflections on Shaping the Consent Decree May 25, 5:30 – 8:00 pm 3736 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) staff invite the FNVW community to join us in attending the MN Justice Research Center (MNJRC) event happening at George Floyd Square on May 25th.
At this event, MNJRC will discuss: the history of policing and historic opportunities with Dr. Yohuru Williams and Dr. Michael Lansing; the work in community to shape a consent decree between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the Minneapolis Police Department; and engage in a facilitated conversation about how these efforts have felt and what comes next.
FNVW will gather at George Floyd Square at 5 pm before the MNJRC event. Email Samantha@fnvw.org for more details or to RSVP.
Candlelight Vigil May 25, 8:00 - 10:00 pm George Floyd Square, East 38th St & Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Come and stand in solidarity as we remember George Floyd and the impact his death had on the world. He did not die in vain, but to bring and call attention to the oppressed and marginalized and those wrongly killed by police violence. Family and community are still grieving from that day and still fighting for racial justice.
We use these candlelight vigils as sacred moments of remembrance that help people center themselves, reflect, and find solace in the community. The act of lighting a candle is an act of solidarity.
The Candlelight Vigil Planning Committee consist of community members, caretakers, neighbors of George Floyd Square, and The Gatekeeper.
Rise & Remember Conference May 25 - May 26 Best Buy - Headquarters, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55423
Join change agents, thought leaders, and movement builders invested in the work. You can expect to meet community organizers, policy makers, cultural curators, artists, activists, and corporate executives who are committed to fighting for racial justice and equity.
Sessions will touch on concepts surrounding cultural preservation, wealth, health, and power as tools of liberation. Attendees will up-skill, build connections, and broaden their perspective on how to grow and sustain movement around racial justice and equity.
George Floyd Global Memorial Gala May 26, 6:00 - 11:00 pm Paisley Park, 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the George Floyd Global Memorial Gala. Enjoy live performances from South African choir 29:11, 3-time Grammy Award winner Jamecia Bennett, The Floyd Family, Sounds of Blackness, Buddy McLain (father of Amir Locke), and more!
Our keynote speaker for the night will be Nbada Mandela, author, political consultant, and Grandson of Nelson Mandela. And to top that all off, world-renowned chefs Sean Sherman (owner of OWAMNI and Times 100 most influential people of 2023) and Mecca Bos (founder of BIPOC Foodways Alliance) have specially curated a one-of-a-kind food experience for all attendees to enjoy.
We have so much more in store for you at the Gala. Join us as we celebrate George Floyd's legacy and continue the pursuit for racial justice & equity.
Rise & Remember Festival May 27, 1:00 - 9:00 pm George Floyd Square, East 38th St & Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by the Minneapolis Police Department at the intersection of 38th Street E and Chicago Avenue S. People from all over the world gathered to protest, stand in solidarity, and demand justice. In the wake of George's death, thousands of people came together in community and occupied what is now known as George Floyd Square.
Join us at the 3rd Annual Rise & Remember Festival to honor George Floyd and celebrate each other, as well as the work we have done together. In the spirit of Ubuntu, we pay recognition to our neighbors, caretakers, protesters, community members, and the thousands of people who came and made George Floyd Square possible.
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