A protester carries a U.S. flag upside down, a sign of distress, next to a burning building, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. The image was part of a series of photographs by The Associated Press that won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news photography. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AP Wirephotos 90th anniversary – the 2020s
From the COVID-19 pandemic and its sweeping impact on daily life to widespread climate crises, protests for racial and social justice, and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP’s images have served as powerful records of resilience and transformation so far in the 2020s. The decade’s reliance on digital platforms and the rapid acceleration of information-sharing have further amplified the reach and cultural significance of AP photos, making them essential in shaping public understanding of critical events. By blending cutting-edge technology with long-standing commitment to truth and storytelling, AP remains a vital chronicler of this evolving and pivotal decade.
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