Rise & Remember

07/26/2026

In memoriam, a raised fist from George Floyd Square now stands in Madison, Wisconsin, where community members are demanding justice for Corey Ruiz.

Ruiz was shot and killed by Madison police this week. Protesters have gathered across the city demanding accountability and an independent investigation.

Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement .bopm on Instagram.

07/23/2026

Madison, WI we see you, our neighbors. Stay strong. Fight for justice. Love your neighbor, even when the government does not. Our hearts are broken with yours.

07/13/2026

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should be alive. The ICE involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine this morning has also left someone’s loved one deceased. The persistent actions of law enforcement to use lethal weapons against people regardless of their citizenship status continues to lead to preventable, unnecessary deaths. We at Rise & Remember feel this loss deeply. We still remember George Floyd who was also killed by law enforcement. And in collaboration with our community in Minneapolis, we watch over the names of hundreds of black lives stolen by state-sanctioned violence at George Floyd Square. We know this pain too well. ICE and DHS are adding to the pain that no family should have to feel. This state violence must end. Our prayers go out to all the families, friends, and communities grieving their losses.

07/06/2026

Let’s show up and support!!!

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