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By Kim DeFranco

People holding signs to convict killer cops.

Kim DeFranco’s stunning photographs taken on March 8, when more than 1000 people rallied and marched demanding justice for George Floyd and the conviction of Derek Chauvin, one of the cops who murdered him.

Thousands gather at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, where Ch

People marching through downtown Minneapolis during the Chauvin trial jury sele

People marching through downtown Minneapolis, a woman wearing a shirt "A man was

People marching through downtown Minneapolis on day one of Chauvin trial.

People marching through downtown Minneapolis on day one of Chauvin trial.

#Minneapolis #AfricanAmerican #PoliceCrimes #DerekChauvin #photoEssay

By Kim DeFranco

People holding signs to convict killer cops.

Kim DeFranco’s stunning photographs taken on March 8, when more than 1000 people rallied and marched demanding justice for George Floyd and the conviction of Derek Chauvin, one of the cops who murdered him.

Thousands gather at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis, MN, where Ch

People marching through downtown Minneapolis during the Chauvin trial jury sele

People marching through downtown Minneapolis, a woman wearing a shirt "A man was

People marching through downtown Minneapolis on day one of Chauvin trial.

People marching through downtown Minneapolis on day one of Chauvin trial.

#Minneapolis #AfricanAmerican #PoliceCrimes #DerekChauvin #photoEssay

By Kim DeFranco

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Minneapolis, MN – More than 200 people gathered near South High School in Minneapolis, January 20, to demand a People’s Agenda that immediately reverses the policies of Trump and meets the demands of working people, immigrants and oppressed nationality communities. The protest rally started with the chant, “Indict, convict, send those killer cops to jail! The whole damn system is guilty as hell!”

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Day of Rage marked in St Paul, MN.

St. Paul, MN – On July 3, 55 people participated in Women Against Military Madness’ weekly vigil for Palestine. This week’s action was a joint call by both Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) and the Anti-War Committee (AWC) against the Israeli government’s decision to illegally annex more Palestinian land and was a part of the international call for a Day of Rage.

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By Kim DeFranco

Day of Rage marked in St Paul, MN.

St. Paul, MN – On July 3, 55 people participated in Women Against Military Madness’ weekly vigil for Palestine. This week’s action was a joint call by both Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) and the Anti-War Committee (AWC) against the Israeli government’s decision to illegally annex more Palestinian land and was a part of the international call for a Day of Rage.

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By Kim DeFranco

Protest in St Paul, MN

St. Paul, MN – More than 8000 students, youth and their supporters marched to the State Capitol, September 20, joining the global Youth Climate Strike. As the protest poured onto the capitol grounds, they chanted, “Hey hey, ho ho, climate change has got to go,” and “There is no planet B!” They joined millions from around the world.

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By Kim DeFranco

Protest against attacks on abortion rights.

Up to 500 people gathered at the state capitol building here, May 21, joining a national day of action in response to the new round of abortion restrictions and bans in Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri and Georgia. Chants of “Our bodies, our choice,” and “No more” echoed across the capitol complex.

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By Kim DeFranco

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St. Paul, MN – Thousands of people rallied at the State Capitol, January 19, as a part of the Women's March. Many joined in the marches today, in Saint Paul and around the country in their ongoing anger and outrage over the Trump administration’s continued attacks on women, reproductive rights, as well as the attacks on Muslims, immigrants and refugees.

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By Kim DeFranco

On Feb. 4, more than 500 people protesting police brutality, racism and corporate greed marched on the Super Bowl. These stunning photographs we taken by Kim DeFranco.

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By Kim DeFranco

Kids protest Trump

Minneapolis, MN – On March 19, about 20 people gathered at Wabun Park to join the Kids Against Trump rally and march through Minnehaha Falls Park.

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