Protester, burning GM Tobacco, East Lake Street, Minneapolis 2020

A protester holds a sign reading "Jail all racist killer cops!" outside a burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. This occurred on May 28, 2020, during the third day of widespread protests following the death of George Floyd. The protests in Minneapolis, often referred to as the Minneapolis Uprising, began after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25, 2020, sparking national and international outrage against police brutality and systemic racism. East Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in South Minneapolis, became a focal point for protests and civil unrest during this period, with many businesses sustaining significant damage or destruction. The protests aimed to demand justice for George Floyd and advocate for police reform, highlighting deep-seated social and racial inequalities within the city and across the United States.