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Huntington Beach Police sit on horseback during a protest on April 11. They arrested several protesters on the Huntington Beach Pier.
A Chevy sedan catches fire across the street from Norwalk Town Square on April 29, 2021. LA County Fire Station 20 arrives quickly to extinguish the flames.
Juliana Silva (left), Laurane Garrido (middle) and Rachel Huh (right) hold a candlelight vigil for the victims of AAPI hate crimes. They hold their vigil and rally on April 24, 2021.
Supporter of Black Lives Matter raises their fists in solidarity as the demonstration ends on April 21, 2021. They call for an end to police associations and for the LA Police Protective League to be removed...
A memorial is displayed for Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo in West Hollywood on April 18, 2021. Demonstrators bring candles and flowers.
La Jara Brewing Company co-owners Randolph (left) and Derek Johnston (right) stand with their brewing equipment. They plan to open their brewery and bar sometime in 2021.
A Trump supporter taunts an anti-racist counter-protester at the Huntington Beach Pier. The counter-protest was organized to prevent a KKK rally on April 11, 2021.
Long Tran accepts his award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. He received the award for Pre-Medical.
Professors Christine Gregory and Teresa Cheatham hand out Academic Excellence Awards on April 5, 2021. They give recipients their awards during a socially distanced drive-thru ceremony in the college parking...
Ivone Camacho accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Spanish.
Joshua Alvarez accepted his award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. He received the award for Elementary Teacher Education
Ruben Cruz accepted his award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. He received the award for History.
Ingrid Janeth Rodriguez accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for BCOT - General Office.
Professor Christine Gregory hands a recipient their award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. Gregory handed out awards during a socially distanced drive-thru ceremony in the college parking lot....
Linh Nguyen accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She receives the award for Cosmetology.
Nadia Aponte accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. He received the award for Commercial Music.
Moises Herrera accepted his award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. He received the award for Machine Tool Technology - Machinist
Hanna Choy accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. He received the award for Pre-Dental.
Eugenia Morales accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Computer Science.
Julie Gallo accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. He received the award for Art and Design - Drawing and Painting.
Melia Chanrasmey Tao accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Pharmacy Technician.
Joelle Yang accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Art History
Lara Catalina Daza accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. She received the award for Architecture.
Samuel Macias accepted his award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. He received the award for Commercial Music.
Melissa Ramos accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Early Childhood Development.
Hasly Abercrombie accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Esthetician.
Jennix Paul Bien accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Art and Design - Graphic Design.
Robert Parker accepts his award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. He received the award for Automotive Electrical/ Diagnosis Technician.
Jesse Rodriguez accepts his award for Academic Excellence on April 5, 2021. He received the award for Engineering Design Technology.
Cemelia Clay accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Mental Health Worker.
Elisa Prohroff accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for Zoology.
April Doyle accepts her award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. She received the award for General Music.
Gabriel Tidwell accepts his award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. He received the award for WMT: Woodworking.
Glennton Jones accepts his award for Academic Excellence on April 7, 2021. He received the award for Automotive General Technician.
The victims of the Asian-targeted attack in Atlanta, GA are listed during a vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. Supporters share condolences by leaving flowers and candles.
Arianne Cassola and her children attend the vigil for the victims of Asian-hate crimes in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. She believes the best way to fight Anti-Asian hate is to educate children on the issue....
The Asian community came together to support the victims of Asian-hate crimes during a vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. Many light candles during the vigil.
The candlelight vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021, is for the victims of Asian-hate crimes. Many supporters brought their own candles while others received them at the event.
Over 100 supporters came to the vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. The vigil is for the victims of the Asian-targeted shooting in Atlanta, GA.
Young women pray during a vigil in Alhambra on Mach 20, 2021, for the victims of the Asian-targeted shooting in Atlanta, GA. Everyone in attendance is instructed to wear a mask.
A young boy holds signs advocating for peace during a vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. His signs call for an end to Asian-hate crimes and to protect elders from abuse.
Kaila Karns shares a personal story during a vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. She recalls being discriminated against during a photo-shoot.
Betty Hang organized the vigil in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. She advocates for unity and an end to Asian-hate crimes.
Young women attend the vigil for the victims of the Asian-targeted shooting in Atlanta, GA. The vigil is held in Alhambra on March 20, 2021.
Parents bring their children to the vigil for the victims of Asian-hate crimes in Alhambra on March 20, 2021. They hold signs with messages of unity and peace.
A supporter raises his fist in solidarity with his Asian-American community members during a vigil on March 20, 2021. The vigil is for the lives lost during an Asian-targeted massacre earlier that week.
Kaila Karns (center) organized the "Skate to End Hate" protest in OC Great Park on March 20, 2021. The protest was in response to the rise in Asian hate crimes and the Asian-targeted attack in Atlanta,...
Demonstrators rode through OC Great Park to protest the spike in Asian hate crimes on March 20, 2021. Many brought signs promoting peace such as "Unite Against hate."
Supporters carried signs promoting peace and unity during a demonstration against Anti-Asian Hate in OC Great Park on March 20, 2021. Signs had messages such as "If hate is a virus, then love is a vaccine."
"13 Reasons Why" star Brandon Flynn attended the BLM protest on March 8, 2021. He is a vocal supporter of the movement as he advocates for the group on his public Instagram page.
BLM protests to abolish police in front of ACLU mural on March 8, 2021. The mural features several BLM organizers and supporters.
BLM supporter Sara McLean supports the initiative to defund the LAPD during a protest on March 8, 2021. She raises her hand-painted sign in solidarity with the movement.
Maria Hernandez speaks about her brother Daniel during a BLM protest on March 8, 2021. Daniel was murder by LAPD in late 2020.
Melina Abdula, the co-founder of BLM LA, speaks passionately during a protest on March 8, 2021. She advocates for the abolishment of the LAPD
A BLM supporter listens to Maria Hernandez speak about her brother Daniel during a protest on March 8, 2021. Maria joins the movement to bring the officers responsible to justice.
Baba Akili, director of the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute, speaks at a BLM protest on March 8, 2021. He believes that the LAPD is hiding how much money they receive from the city.
Protesters are trapped on Spring Street after LAPD blocks all exits on March 8, 2021. Demonstrators were aggravated by the police presence as they marched to the Ronald Regan State Building.
LAPD forms a scrimmage line on Spring Street to block the exit of peaceful protesters on March 8, 2021. They blocked all exits to trap the demonstrators.
LAPD presence aggravates peaceful protesters during a Women's Day protest on March 8, 2021. Police formed a scrimmage line and closed parking lot gates to trap demonstrators on Spring Street.
Keyanne Celina speaks passionately during the Women's Day protest as she leads the march to the Ronald Regan State building on March 8, 2021. She advocates for District Attorney Gascon to prosecute officers...
Lisa Simpson speaks about losing her son, Richard Risher, in front of the LA Hall of Justice during a Women's Day protest on March 8, 2021. Risher died after being shot by police in late 2020.
Two officers watch a peaceful Women's Day protest from a parking structure on March 8, 2021. LAPD continued to follow the demonstrators as they marched down Spring Street, leading to a stand-off in front...
Demonstrators march down Spring Street to the Ronald Regan State Building during a Women's Day protest on March 8, 2021. They called for District Attorney Gascon to prosecute the officers responsible for...
Mothers hold a vigil for their children who were victims of Police brutality during Women's Day on March 8, 2021. The protest began at the LA Hall of Justice and ended Ronald Regan State Building, where...
As the Women's Day march ends, LAPD blocks the protesters' exit on March 8, 2021. Law enforcement formed a scrimmage line to block the street and closed gates to parking lots to trap demonstrators.
A peaceful Women's Day protest is disrupted by LAPD on March 8, 2021. Law enforcement follows protesters as they march down Spring Street.
LAPD follow a peaceful Women's Day protest on March 8, 2021. Their presence aggravates the demonstrators and leads to a stand-off on Spring St.
Black Lives Matter supporter introduces the BLM youth leaders during a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. (From left to right) Kahila Wiliams, 17, Ariana Fields, 18, Allia Fields, 17, feel that the police should...
Supporters of Black Lives Matter were required to wear a mask during a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. Despite the lack of social distancing, the crowd kept their masks on throughout the event.
Black Lives Matter supporters raise their fists as BLM LA co-founder Malina Abdula speaks at a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. BLM plans to protest outside the ACLU every Wednesday until their demands are met.
Black Lives Matter supporters and organizers gave passionate speeches during a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. They continued to fight for justice for the victims of police brutality.
An officer watches the Black Lives Matter rally from the roof of the LA Police Protection League Headquarters on Feb. 24, 2021. Malina Abdula referred to the league as "the side of injustice."
Randy Hughes brought his niece, Taylahr Mcfadden, 10, to a Black Lives Matter rally on Feb. 24, 2021. They also participated in the protest outside LA Mayor Eric Garcetti's house.
Black Lives Matter organizer, Tabatha Jones Jolivet, calls for the defunding of the LAPD at a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. She called for justice for the victims of police brutality outside the LA Police Protection...
Co-founder of Black Lives Matter LA, Malina Abdula, speaks at a rally on Feb. 24, 2021. She continued to call for the defunding of the LAPD.
Black Lives Matter supporters raise their fists in solidarity as the rally comes to an end on Feb. 23, 2021. They called for the defunding of the LAPD.
Maria Hernandez calls for justice for the murder of her brother, Daniel Hernandez, at a Black Lives Matter Rally on Feb. 24, 2021. Daniel was murdered by LAPD officer Toni McBride, daughter of San Bernadino...
Mollie Bell (left), 74, delivered moving poems about segregation in America during a Black History Month Celebration in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021. She encouraged everyone in attendance to stand together...
Sugi Dakks delivered a speech and performed a rap during the Black History Month celebration in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021. He spoke about the Black lives that were taken by law enforcement in 2020.
Marchers hold their fists up in solidarity with the social reform groups that organized the Black History Month Celebration in Long Beach. They marched through Marina Park on Feb. 20, 2021.
Marchers sang and chanted "I'm Black and I'm proud," during a Black History Month celebration and march in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021. They raise their fists in solidarity with their fellow activists...
To honor Black History Month, dozens march through Marina Park in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021. They advocated for justice reform and the defunding of law enforcement.
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