Caretaker of Memory: George Floyd Square Gardener Reflects on 5 Years of Growth

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's tragic demise, a powerful movement for racial justice has sparked global demonstrations. On Friday, Floyd's family participated in a touching moment of silence at the site of his last breaths in south Minneapolis. Jay Webb, who cultivates a garden at the intersection of East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, aspires to turn this painful memory into something enriching. “This is our response: beauty for ashes,” he expressed. Webb regards this garden as a tribute to all victims of injustice, viewing his labor in the soil as a profound commitment. His mission revolves around peace, love, and togetherness, embodying the philosophy that even the smallest acts of remembrance can catalyze monumental change.