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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

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Dozens march during a Black History Month celebration to advocate for social justice reform and the defunding of law enforcement. They marched through Marina Park in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021.

Dozens march during a Black History Month celebration to advocate for social justice reform and the defunding of law enforcement. They marched through Marina Park in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021.

Activists march to celebrate Black History Month and African-American's role in shaping American history. They marched through Marina Park in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021.

Activists march to celebrate Black History Month and African-American's role in shaping American history. They marched through Marina Park in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021.

Dozens march through Marina Park in Long Beach to celebrate Black History Month. They raise their fists in solidarity with social reform groups who advocate for justice reform and the defunding of police.

Dozens march through Marina Park in Long Beach to celebrate Black History Month. They raise their fists in solidarity with social reform groups who advocate for justice reform and the defunding of police.

Anthony Bryson (left) speaks at the Black History Month Celebration in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021. He is the founder of CORE Movement and plans to run as a Congressional representative for California's 47th district.

Anthony Bryson (left) speaks at the Black History Month Celebration in Long Beach on Feb. 20, 2021. He is the founder of CORE Movement and plans to run as a Congressional representative for California's...

BLM speakers asked their rally participants to raise their fists as they called for the defunding of police during a rally on Feb. 24, 2021.

[Photo] Black Lives Matter LA continues fight to defund police

Vincent Medina, Community Editor February 25, 2021

BLM speakers asked their rally participants to raise their fists as they called for the defunding of police during a rally on Feb. 24, 2021.

Participants in the Black History Month Celebration marched in solidarity with others to remember African-American's role in shaping America. The march took place at Marina Park in Long Beach on February 20, 2021.

[Photo] Social reform groups organize Black History Month celebration in Long Beach

Vincent Medina, Community Editor February 24, 2021

Participants in the Black History Month Celebration marched in solidarity with others to remember African-American's role in shaping America. The march took place at Marina Park in Long Beach on February...

Volunteer at Saint John of God Church, Ed Santos, distributed ashes to the church's congregation on Ash Wednesday. The church held an indoor mass on Feb. 17, 2021.

[Photo] Ash Wednesday services modified for social distancing in LA county

Vincent Medina, Community Editor February 18, 2021

Saint John of God Church held an indoor service on Ash Wednesday. The congregation socially distanced and wore masks on Feb. 17, 2021.

"The Good Karma" volunteer Karan Chadda gives food to the unhoused on skid row in Los Angeles. They served 300 meals on Feb. 10.

[Photo] “The Good Karma” feeds the unhoused on Skid Row in LA

Vincent Medina and Samuel Carey February 13, 2021

"The Good Karma" President Vishal Narayan asks people living in their tents if they would like a hot meal. He and his charity served 300 meals on Feb. 10.

Customers enjoy an outdoor meal at Fronk's bar and restaurant on Feb. 5. Fronk's has observed safety restrictions since they were implemented.

[Photo] LA County restaurants reopen outdoor dining with varying success

Vincent Medina, Community Editor February 6, 2021

Fronk's general manager Tony Acero (left) and owner Craig Frisinger (right) reopened their outdoor dining patio after restrictions were lifted on Jan. 29. Their sports-themed restaurant features nods to...

SEIU Labor Organizer, Felipe Caceres, gives a powerful speech to the pro-immigration caravan. SEIU and several other organizations called for immigration reform during the caravan at LAX on Jan. 27.

[Photo] LAX pro-immigration caravan calls for congressional and executive action

Vincent Medina January 31, 2021

SEIU Labor Organizer, Felipe Caceres, gives a powerful speech to the pro-immigration caravan. SEIU and several other organizations called for immigration reform during the caravan at LAX on Jan. 27.

LAPD officers rode on bicycles to patrol the area around Los Angeles City Hall on Jan. 20. There were no notable Trump protests in LA on inauguration day.

[Photo] Potential protests on Inauguration Day put LA and Washington D.C. on high alert

Vincent Medina and Lola Ajetunmobi January 21, 2021

LAPD officers rode on bicycles to patrol the area around Los Angeles City Hall on Jan. 20. There were no notable Trump protests in LA on inauguration day.

Solina Sane of Autism Partnership took the Moderna vaccine at the Wesley Health Center in Belflower during her lunch break on Jan. 14. She will return for her second dose in about one month.

[Photo] LA County Coronavirus Update – January

Vincent Medina and Josselyn Garay January 15, 2021

Solina Sane of Autism Partnership took the Moderna vaccine at the Wesley Health Center in Belflower during her lunch break on Jan. 14. She will return for her second dose in about one month.

While the U.S. capital was under siege on Jan. 6, LA city hall was the site of a large pro-Trump protest. Maskless Trump supporters touted conspiracy theories that the election was rigged.

[Photo] Pro-Trump rallies turn violent in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

January 9, 2021

While the U.S. capital was under siege on Jan. 6, LA city hall was the site of a large pro-Trump protest. Maskless Trump supporters touted conspiracy theories that the election was rigged.

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