THE LOST CHILDREN

OF MINNEAPOLIS

I was commissioned by The Trace to follow three families that had been impacted greatly by gun violence on the North side of Minneapolis. They welcomed me to death anniversaries, birthdays, and into their everyday lives to show what life is like after loss.

Curtina, daughter of KG Wilson.
A person wearing a colorful jacket holds a large box above their head, standing next to two men, one of whom wears a black turtleneck, and a person in a bear mascot costume wearing a white T-shirt with a photo of a young girl and text that reads 'Any
A woman with glasses standing outdoors in front of a colorful mural that says "Love and Peace" with a globe and rainbow design. The mural was made to commemorate her son who died from a shooting.
Colorful plush toys of My Little Pony characters are displayed at a memorial for Aniya Allen outdoors, with a pink pony with rainbow hair and blue eyes in the foreground.
A Black teenager holding a young Black girl surrounded by colorful 'Happy Birthday' balloons at a cemetery to celebrate the life of Aniya Allen.
A young girl with braids, dressed in a pink jacket with a photo of a girl printed on it, holding onto an adult's waist, standing on a wet street during a rainy event. Several people around, some holding umbrellas, are visible in the background.
Back of a woman wearing a pink beret and a blue shirt with a large family photo and the words "Never Forgotten," standing outdoors in a park with green trees.
People, including women and a man in a yellow jacket, standing outside in the rain under umbrellas. One woman is speaking into a microphone, with others listening nearby. Someone is taking a photo or video with a smartphone.
A woman with glasses is outdoors, covering her eyes with her hands, standing in front of a colorful graffiti wall.
A makeshift memorial with pink and silver decorations, flowers, and a photo of a young girl named Aniya, honoring her memory with engraved messages. In the background, there's a sign that says 'Quick Stop' and a cloudy sky.
Group of people standing outside in the rain, holding umbrellas, involved in a press conference or speech. One woman is speaking into multiple microphones, and some individuals are wearing custom and casual clothing, including a person in a lion masc
Group of people gathered at a gravesite, showing grief and support. A woman is sitting on the ground holding flowers, while others are leaning in, with some touching her or each other in comfort. The scene takes place outdoors, with trees and cars in
A large pink banner with blue text that reads 'JUSTICE FOR ANYA ALLEN' hangs outside a building. The area around the banner has balloons, stuffed animals, flowers, and photos, indicating a memorial or vigil for Anya Allen.
A woman with short dark hair and wearing a pink shirt holds a bunch of colorful balloons in an outdoor setting with green trees in the background. She is looking at her phone.
Person dressed in a bear mascot costume looking at a memorial of stuffed animals and flowers outside store.
Man standing outdoors in a park, wearing a black ANIVIA t-shirt, black cap, sunglasses, and jewelry, holding a colorful unicorn-shaped balloon.
A man kneeling at a gravesite, praying with his head bowed and hand covering his mouth, next to flower arrangements.
A memorial with flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, and signs, including a prominent pink sign reading 'JUSTICE.' There are two men in the scene: one man wearing a black 'ANAYA' T-shirt, black pants, and a cap standing near the memorial, and a police
A group of people standing outdoors in a park, holding helium balloons in pink and blue colors. The background features tall trees and a cloudy sky.
A man and woman standing outdoors in a park, with trees in the background. The man is wearing a black cap, sunglasses, a black shirt with white lettering, and jewelry. The woman is wearing a blue Nike t-shirt, has her hair in a bun, and is holding ke
A woman sitting on the grass at a grave site with flowers, balloons, and a memorial plaque, during daylight.
Pair of white slip-on shoes with pink lettering displaying names 'Aniya' and 'Allen' on the ground with grass and fallen leaves.
A boy in a wheelchair celebrates his 13th birthday with a sports-themed party, decorated with blue, black, and white balloons, large illuminated number 13, a basketball, Nike banners, and a sign that reads 'Happy 13th Birthday Ladavonne Jr.'
A woman standing outdoors with graffiti art in the background. She has glasses on top of her head, wears a black hoodie that says 'Aero NYC,' and has her hands clasped.
Two men hugging tightly outdoors in a park-like setting with large trees and tombstones in the background.
A woman holding a young girl in a park with trees in the background. The woman is wearing a blue hoodie with a photo of a child on it and has a colorful, fluffy updo. The girl is holding balloons with celebratory messages, and she is wearing a white
Two children running outside a shopping center, with several parked cars and a cloudy sky in the background.