Minneapolis Protests: Alley Smoke at 29th St & 26th Ave S

An alleyway at East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is obscured by smoke from fires during the second day of protests in May 2020. These widespread protests followed the death of George Floyd, prompting significant civil unrest throughout the city. The orange haze from the fires casts an intense glow over the urban landscape, reflecting the intensity of the events. A vehicle's taillights pierce through the dense smoke, navigating the altered environment. This photograph captures a specific moment of the Minneapolis protests, documenting the immediate aftermath of fires in the area.
An alleyway at East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is obscured by smoke from fires during the second day of protests in May 2020. These widespread protests followed the death of George Floyd, prompting significant civil unrest throughout the city. The orange haze from the fires casts an intense glow over the urban landscape, reflecting the intensity of the events. A vehicle's taillights pierce through the dense smoke, navigating the altered environment. This photograph captures a specific moment of the Minneapolis protests, documenting the immediate aftermath of fires in the area.
Photo taken in May 2020.
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