Hold the Line at 38th & Chicago
Where a man died, a movement rose, and now, a corner becomes sacred.
On May 25, 2020, the world watched as George Floyd’s life was taken under the knee of a police officer. What followed was not just outrage, but a movement. Millions marched. Statues fell. And in one Minneapolis intersection, something remarkable began: a community built a sanctuary.
38th Street and Chicago Avenue, once just a street corner, became George Floyd Square. For five years, citizens have defended that space, not just with barricades, but with memory, art, and purpose.
“This isn’t just a corner anymore. It’s hallowed ground.”
— Philonise Floyd
Today, Floyd’s family and community members are calling on city officials to protect and preserve this space as a permanent memorial. They aren’t asking to stop time, they’re asking us to remember, to reflect, and to rebuild with honesty.
In a country filled with statues of conquerors and generals, why is it controversial to preserve the space where a man’s death inspired a global reckoning?
Eyes Wide Open
Public space is political. What we choose to preserve shows what we value.
Memorials are not just about the past, they are about the kind of future we’re building.
If we forget this corner, we forget the promise we made.
Call to Action
Stand with George Floyd’s family by calling for George Floyd Square to be protected.
Support local organizations preserving Black history and advocating for racial justice.
Visit: George Floyd Global Memorial
Share the message. Keep the story alive.
Read original coverage:
The Guardian – George Floyd site preservation push
ForgeTheTruth.com – Where art becomes action.