George Floyd Square, the area in Minneapolis where the 46-year-old was choked to death by a police officer in May 2020, has become a flashpoint for the city as the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin begins this week. After Floyd's death, the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue became a memorial to his life and to others who have been killed by police in the past. The street is now filled with candles, murals and other art, transforming into a place of pilgrimage for many people devoted to social justice, USA Today reported . The city and protesters set up barricades around the Square, making it difficult for cars to pass through, according to The New York Times. But concern has begun to grow locally that the area needs to be reopened in order for Black residents and businesses to move forward. There is now a minor standoff between Black churches as well as businesses in the area and protest groups occupying the grounds. Some want the memorials and protest...
