Kenda Zellner-Smith

Kenda Zellner-Smith is a 28-year-old activist and collector from Minneapolis who has dedicated her efforts to preserving the wooden panels covered in graffiti that served as makeshift barriers during the protests following George Floyd's murder in 2020. Recognizing the importance of these artifacts in conveying the emotions and stories of the protests, she has amassed over 600 pieces for her project "Save the Signs." Five years after Floyd's death, Zellner-Smith emphasizes the need to keep these powerful symbols of resistance visible, as they reflect ongoing struggles against racial injustice.