Winston Smith protester and a Scooter

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Winston Smith protester and a Scooter

A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read “Winston Smith” in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.

Note:This image is from the August 2021 album of a continuing series following the unrest and events in Minneapolis after the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Captured on August 15, 2021.

© Chad Davis |  Licensing inquiries: chad@chaddavis.photography

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