![In Minneapolis, MN on May 25, 2021, at George Floyd Square on the anniversary of his murder, a candlelight vigil was held in his honor.] RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII ¥ Richard.Tsong-Taatarii@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BXLUEF7A5BMVSA3IGAGYJQUNKQ.jpg?&w=1080)
May 25, 2020: George Floyd is killed by Minneapolis police outside Cup Foods at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis.
May 26, 2020: Protesters gather at 38th and Chicago and begin assembling what will become a living memorial to victims of racism and police brutality known as George Floyd Square.
July 31, 2020: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins expresses frustration with rising crime at the intersection, saying it's a "no-go zone" for police.
Aug. 7, 2020: City officials tell community members they will open the intersection by Aug. 17, 2020. Protesters issue a list of 24 demands that must be met before they agree.
Aug. 14, 2020: The city postpones plans to reopen intersection.
Sept. 17, 2020: The City Council renames a stretch of Chicago Avenue, from 37th to 39th streets, as George Perry Floyd Jr. Place
Feb. 12, 2021: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Members Jenkins and Alondra Cano announce that the intersection will reopen at the conclusion of the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
March 6, 2021: Imez Wright is fatally shot outside Cup Foods while working security in the square.
