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25/01/2021

My photos from Line 3 protest on Fond du Lac Reservation northern MN.

22/12/2020

December 20, 2020 : Mpls / St. Paul, MN
Protect the Mississippi - Stop the Line 3 Pipeline

Approximately 1000 community members marched across and back on the Lake St./Marshall Ave bridge over the Mississippi River.
150 miles north of the Twin Cities, Enbridge is clearing land to drill under the Mississippi for a tar sand oil pipeline, while Governor Tim Walz let them race ahead before a court can say no. Line 3 would damage the climate as much as 50 coal plants and violate treaty rights. It would make Minnesotans less safe by bringing more toxic oil through our state for export and filling northern cities with out-of-state workers in a pandemic.
Line 3 is facing formidable court challenges, but those likely won’t be decided until next summer. Meanwhile, Enbridge is trying to build as fast as they can. As resistance to this toxic pipeline grows stronger, raising awareness and taking action are more important than ever.

21/12/2020

December 19, 2020 : Eagan, MN
Justice for Isak Aden Caravan

7-22-2019 Isak Aden was only 23 when he was killed, a young Somali-American entrepreneur and student one semester away from graduation at the University of Minnesota. As Aden was sitting on a sidewalk in a parking lot, he was speaking with police negotiator on the phone. When the police initiated their offensive, they first shot at least three flash bangs and six less-lethal rounds at Aden. Aden then appeared to attempt to run to his right as police claimed he grabbed his gun. Isak was then shot and killed by 11 bullets, including two sniper rounds. Sergeant Max Yakovlev, the tactical commander for Burnsville Police Department’s tactical team, was the one who ordered initiation of the tactical plan that led to Isak’s death four and a half hours into the standoff. Almost 100 police officers responded to the incident. SWAT teams from multiple suburban cities, BearCats from Edina PD, Bloomington PD and South Metro SWAT, MRACs, two snipers, K9 units, tactical arrest teams, and negotiators were all on the scene. Four of the officers who shot and killed Isak, including both snipers, were from the Bloomington Police Department; Anthony Kiehl, Daniel Nelson, Matt Ryan, and Adam Stier. Both Stier and Kiehl shot one sniper round each at Isak from an adjacent building rooftop about 84 yards away. Jacob Peterson, the fifth officer involved in the shooting was from the Eagan Police Department.

21/12/2020

December 19, 2020: Minneapolis, MN
Zion Baptist Church Holiday Gift Giveaway
Hosted by We Win Institute and RJN (Racial Justice Network)

On Saturday 12/19, the community was welcomed to attend a Holiday Gift Giveaway event. Families came and received free toys, gift bags, food boxes, cloth masks while enjoying music, hot chocolate and apple cider. The giveaway event was such a big success that by the time I arrived, pallets of goods had already been distributed to families. I was able to get a few photos of some happy faces getting new toys.

20/12/2020

Live: Stop Enbridge Line 3. Mpls, Mn

16/12/2020

December 13, 2020 : Palisade, MN
Mn Legislators Visit Line 3 Construction Area

Six Mn legislators who oppose the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline in Northern MN visited the construction area just north of Palisade, MN along the Great River Road. Legislators met with Winona LaDuke, Executive Director of Honor the Earth, in support alongside water protectors fighting to halt construction of a pipeline that violates indigenous treaties and ignoring tribal sovereignty.

Legislators:
Rep. elect Heather Keeler
District 4A, Moorhead

Sen. elect Mary Kunesh
District 41, New Brighton

Sen. elect Jen McEwen
District 7, Duluth

Sen. elect Erin Murphy
District 64, St. Paul

Sen. elect Lindsey Port
District 56, Burnsville

Sen. John Marty
District 66, Roseville

15/12/2020

December 12, 2020 : Minneapolis, MN
Human Rights Day Rally

Annual Human Rights Day protest to demand human rights at home and abroad! A car caravan began at May Day Plaza after a short program of speakers. Human rights are especially important right now: while Trump has blatantly rejected human rights, the incoming Biden administration is poised to appropriate the language of human rights to justify US imperialism, while continuing to deny basic human rights like healthcare and housing to the most vulnerable here at home--even during a pandemic. Regardless which party is in power, the US government has no moral authority on human rights given its own track record.
Demands:
-Stop US Wars
-Hands Off Iran
-End US Aid to Israel
-Legalization for All
-Black Lives Matter
-Environmental Rights Are Human Rights

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13/12/2020

Line 3 Pipe Line Water Protector Liam and Willow

13/12/2020

Six Mn State Legislators that opposes the Line 3 pipeline visits construction area just north of Palisade, MN. Meeting with Honor the Earth Executive Director Winona LaDuke.

12/12/2020

Defund the Police

12/12/2020

Defund the Police
St Paul,Mn

07/12/2020

December 4, 2020 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Police: Stop Shooting and Torturing In Our Community
Saturday 11/28/20, a man was maced, taser, bit by police K9 and shot by St. Paul police. The man was hiding in a dumpster naked when police found him. Community members and leaders gathered next to SPPD West Police Station to put a spotlight on Saint Paul Police - the deadliest police department in Minnesota.
If you have not done so, please like and follow Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence
https://www.facebook.com/fsfapv

18/11/2020

Hi guys it’s me and the rest of my crew from Move for Justice News
KingDemetrius
Chris Juhn
Phil Ward
Emma Sron

Join us for our interview

09/11/2020

Travis Jordan’s 2nd Angelversary

09/11/2020

November 5, 2020 : St. Paul, MN
Press Conference at the Governor's Mansion in regards to the I-94 mass arrest of 646 peaceful protesters on November 4, 2020

Community activist leaders held a press conference in front of the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, MN to discuss about the "Teach them a lesson", stated by Gov. Walz, mass arrest. Protesters marched on to 94 East bound and as they started getting off the freeway, State Patrol rushed to blocked the off ramp and kettled everyone in on 94. There were no dispersal order given of any kind and protesters were not given an opportunity to leave. We were all trapped on the freeway for over 5 hrs as State Patrol, MPD, HCSO, and UMPD all in militarize gear made arrest and cited 646 people. The community is calling the Governor to drop all charges for the poor and outrages handling of peaceful protesters who would have closed the freeway for 20 mins most in one direction. Instead the police themselves caused the traffic chaos in both directions for over 5 hrs and escalated the situation.

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07/11/2020

Together We Rise

07/11/2020

Together We arise: March to Decide
Mpls, MN

07/11/2020

Marion Greene’s

07/11/2020

Holding space at Hennepin Co Commissioner President Marion Greene’s home.

07/11/2020

Update with Samantha at Marion Greene’s home in Mpls 3224 Holmes

06/11/2020

November 4, 2020 : Minneapolis, MN
Stop Trump From Stealing the Election: Fight-back for a people’s agenda! National Day of Protest

Hundreds of peaceful protesters marching from the Cedar-Riverside area were ambushed and kettled by MPD, State Patrol, SWAT and National Guard personnel tonight and held on the I-94 freeway until they were arrested lasting about 5 hours. The demonstrators were attempting to leave the freeway and were within meters of the exit after a short march, but were trapped by a line of police and not permitted to leave. The march was a planned response to the United States election and featured multiple organizations in solidarity. The action was exceptionally peaceful, involving some families and children, and with no graffiti, violence or thrown objects-- yet the police response, with hundreds of heavily armed and militarized state officers, some on horseback and with military vehicles, responded with disproportionate force. Protesters were not given a dispersal order which is required by law.

05/11/2020

Press Conference in regards to the 94 police action last night. Governor’s Mansion in St Paul

05/11/2020

From our Move for Justice News.

As the events of last night's arrests are documented, it is becoming clear that this event was very significant for many reasons. With 646 arrests, this is by far the biggest mass arrest event in Minnesota history, dwarfing mass curfew violation arrests from earlier this summer during the mass upris...

04/11/2020

Samantha chained to front steps at Henn Co Commissioner’s Home at 3224 Holmes Ave in Mpls

04/11/2020

Samantha has chained herself to Marion Greene’s home.

02/11/2020

October 31, 2020 - Minneapolis, MN
Halloween March: End the Trump Horror Show!

Even if Biden does win, we will still have to continue the fight for Immigrant Lives, Black Lives and Native Lives!

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29/10/2020

October 27, 2020 - Minneapolis, MN
- West Philly Solidarity March

Community members gathered at South High school and marched down Lake Street to the former MPD 3rd precinct station for an emergency solidarity response. Walter Wallace Jr., was murdered by West Philly Police on Monday October 26th. Wallace had mental health history and the police made no attempts to deescalate the situation according to videos released by a bystander. Wallace had a knife and was at least 10 feet away from the two officers that fired 7 shots each at Wallace. Wallace didn't lunged or ran at the officers, giving them plenty of time to take cover between many cars in the area. They shot him in front of his mother and she could be heard yelling "No" as she ran to his body in the street.


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28/10/2020

October 25, 2020 - State Capitol, St. Paul, MN
Sister Solidarity Rally

The rally and march was held on the 23rd anniversary of Million Women March held in Philadelphia Oct. 25, 1997.
The rally celebrated Black women's accomplishments in America and brought attention to Black women as they continue to be marginalize, demoralize, minimize.
The community demanded justice for Black women that have been killed by the hands of law enforcement.

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26/10/2020

October 22, 2020: Minneapolis, MN
MPD 4th Precinct Station
Justice for All Stolen Lives!

Community members gathered at the Minneapolis Police Dept 4th precinct station calling for justice of stolen lives on this 25th annual National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality, This year, we will focus on the lives of people lost to police violence--the people we call Stolen Lives. We gathered to remember their names and renew our commitment to working for JUSTICE FOR ALL STOLEN LIVES! A scroll was unrolled with names of individuals who lost their lives by the hands of law enforcement and correction officers in MN. The below link list these names and more specific details.
https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/cuapb/pages/17/attachments/original/1603500445/Minnesota_Stolen_Lives_Names_2020.pdf?1603500445

21/10/2020

MPBR : Park Encampment

21/10/2020

October 17, 2020: Minnetonka, MN
The Minnetonka Good Trouble March for Lives Stolen by Police Violence

Community members from Minnetonka and surrounding areas gathered at Purgatory Park in Minnetonka for a march to demand justice for lives stolen by police violence.
This march is part of an ongoing effort to raise consciousness in Minnetonka about statewide racial disparities and to create engagement and action around racial justice.

Demands are as follows:
1. An end to racial profiling
2. Community-controlled police
3. More extensive training in anti-racist policing
4. A stop to sending police into non-violent situations
5. An end to police brutality against black and brown bodies
6. Police fund reallocation to youth programming and education
7. More extensive training on de-escalation methods regarding
people with mental health issues or developmental delays
8. A stop to criminalizing mental health issues and addiction
9. Redirect police funds and give them to a mental health
organization to serve and protect the community
10. Require police to carry professional liability insurance

15/10/2020

October 12, 2020 : Boom Island, Mpls, MN
In Memory Of Me : Honoring our loved ones lost to Police Terror, MMIW, & Gun Violence

Community members gathered at Boom Island on Indigenous People's Day for a rally and candlelit vigil in remembrance of ALL Native Brothers and Sisters who were unjustly taken from their families. Lives that were lost due to Police Terror, Gun & Gang Violence, and all of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls. The hope is to provide a loving space to allow for grieving and healing within the community, to share stories of Native people, and to show the non-Indigenous people of Mni Sota Makoce that !

"Since 1492 Native Lives have been fighting against an oppressive system that has solely contributed to the eradication of Native Lives. Not only are we fighting the system, there are other forces against us as well; coming from our own community. Now is the time to come together, to bring forward strength & resilience to revitalize who we are as Indigenous People." NLM

26/09/2020

September 23, 2020 : St. Paul, MN
Breonna Taylor Emergency Response Rally

Approximately 2500 community members and leaders held an emergency response rally in solidarity with Louisville, Kentucky calling out the disgraceful handling of Breonna Taylor's murder by Louisville Metro Police Department. Detective Brett Hankison charged with Class D felony: wanton engagement in the first degree, max of 1 to 5 years in prison, $15,000 cash bond. No other officers charged. Hankinson was released on bail during the protest. Protesters gathered at the State Capitol for a few speakers then marched on University Ave. Then the group split up with many that went on I-94 shutting down traffic in both directions. Two protesters were arrested out of the hundreds that were occupying the freeway. After the march, a group of about 50-70 gathered outside Ramsey Co Jail in solidarity for the two arrestees. Ramsey Co. Deputies and St. Paul PD were in full gear even though the small group was peaceful. The two arrestees were released within approximately 3 hrs with pressure being put on them by protesters outside the jail.

26/09/2020

In the context of more people with guns coming to protests, I've decided along with many others to get better protective equipment for front-line photojournalism work. If you can afford it I appreciate anything you can contribute since decent masks, helmets and vests are not cheap. I have been able to get a decent full mask, kevlar vest with what has already been contributed, but still need a ballistics helmet. I just need another $200
Thank you for your support as I continue to cover our local movement actions and news.

25/09/2020

Downtown Mpls

25/09/2020

Downtown protest

24/09/2020

Ramsey County Jail Support
2 protesters arrested tonight

24/09/2020

Protest for Breonna Taylor