Rise & Remember

06/03/2026

As America continues to wrestle with our freedom of speech and of the press, Rise & Remember hosted a timely conversation on Our Fight for Racial Justice and Our First Amendment Rights during our festival on Sunday, May 24th. Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder reports on the event.

Perry Talks racial justice 2026 brings Malcolm Kenyatta and Tracey Williams-Dillard together near George Floyd Square.

06/03/2026

Say his name! Winston Smith!

6/3/2021

On this day, five years ago, the City of Minneapolis forced the reopening of George Floyd Square seeking to end one of the most powerful demonstrations of resistance to racial injustice in our time. That same day, undercover government agents took the life of Winston Smith in Uptown, Minneapolis. Protesters stood at both sites in defense of black lives.

05/24/2026

After receiving feedback, the Festival Committee decided to make Perry Talks today at 2:00 PM open to the Public. All are welcome to join us at Christ Church International at 3015 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. It will be a dynamic conversation on “Our Fight For Racial Justice and Our First Amendment Rights.” Join us! (Reimbursements are in process to those who previously registered for paid tickets). You can get a free ticket at the link below or just show up! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/perry-talks—2026

05/20/2026

We are grateful to the students, educators, mentors, jurors, community members, family representatives, and partners who helped make this process possible. Your contributions have helped move this vision forward, and we are honored to have shared this journey with you.

Thank you for being part of this important step toward building a lasting memorial for George Floyd.

05/19/2026

The George Floyd Memorial Student Design Competition invites students, designers, architects, and visual artists to imagine a permanent memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Selected finalists will receive:
• Cash prizes
• Public exhibition opportunities
• Mentorship from design professionals

🗓 Deadline: Today May 19th, 2026
🌍 Open worldwide
💻 No entry fee

Submit your proposal:
riseandremember.org/george-floyd-memorial-design-competition/

05/19/2026

Today is the final day to submit.

The George Floyd Memorial Student Design Competition closes tonight. Students must submit their proposals by 11:59 PM.

Do not wait, complete your submission today.

05/18/2026

1 day left to submit.

Tomorrow is the final deadline for the George Floyd Memorial Student Design Competition. Make sure your proposal is ready and submitted on time.

Submissions are due May 19 at 11:59 PM.

05/18/2026

2 days left to submit.

The deadline is almost here. Students, take this time to review your proposal, gather your materials, and submit your work for the George Floyd Memorial Student Design Competition.

Submit by May 19 at 11:59 PM.