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IN THE STREETS
Real people, Real stories, No filter
📍Los Angeles
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Real people, Real stories, No filter
📍Los Angeles
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Rosa spoke with me after six months of protesting outside the detention center against ICE. She also calls out LAPD’s complicity, saying it’s enabled by city council members in the pockets of wealthy elites, while DHS continues to slap protestors with false charges to harass and intimidate them
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Rosa spoke with me after six months of protesting outside the detention center against ICE. She also calls out LAPD’s complicity, saying it’s enabled by city council members in the pockets of wealthy elites, while DHS continues to slap protestors with false charges to harass and intimidate them
Natalie was outside the Metropolitan Detention Center protesting ICE and calling for a boycott of Dodgers/Lakers owner Mark Walter over his financial ties to them. After seeing National Guard and ICE take families from her kids’ school community, she’s fighting for her children’s future
December 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Natalie was outside the Metropolitan Detention Center protesting ICE and calling for a boycott of Dodgers/Lakers owner Mark Walter over his financial ties to them. After seeing National Guard and ICE take families from her kids’ school community, she’s fighting for her children’s future
Last week outside a Los Angeles detention center, protestors blocked a Waymo. The passenger was visibly frustrated at first.. then stopped to share a message with the crowd
December 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Last week outside a Los Angeles detention center, protestors blocked a Waymo. The passenger was visibly frustrated at first.. then stopped to share a message with the crowd
Landlords in Koreatown continue to revoke parking spaces to build “affordable housing units” called ADU’s. In reality, they’re charging the same prices as regular units and making it harder for current tenants as Koreatown is notorious for not having parking as it is
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Landlords in Koreatown continue to revoke parking spaces to build “affordable housing units” called ADU’s. In reality, they’re charging the same prices as regular units and making it harder for current tenants as Koreatown is notorious for not having parking as it is
Teot is a program coordinator at the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, where they celebrated their end-of-year showcase yesterday honoring students, teachers, and staff. Since 2016, BHAC has given local underrepresented youth, especially black and brown, creative outlets from visual arts to music
December 12, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Teot is a program coordinator at the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, where they celebrated their end-of-year showcase yesterday honoring students, teachers, and staff. Since 2016, BHAC has given local underrepresented youth, especially black and brown, creative outlets from visual arts to music
Christine & Lucy of The Rent Brigade spoke at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting calling for a rent freeze to protect immigrants affected by ICE struggling to pay rent during the holidays. They’re part of The Rent Brigade, a group exposing predatory landlords & rent hikes across Los Angeles
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Christine & Lucy of The Rent Brigade spoke at the LA County Board of Supervisors meeting calling for a rent freeze to protect immigrants affected by ICE struggling to pay rent during the holidays. They’re part of The Rent Brigade, a group exposing predatory landlords & rent hikes across Los Angeles
Bailey & Cameron were volunteering with the LA Dream Center, a faith-based nonprofit in Echo Park that gives to families in need. The LA Dream Center runs programs to support the community. This Saturday, they’re hosting a free toy drive so every kid can feel the holiday spirit this Christmas
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Bailey & Cameron were volunteering with the LA Dream Center, a faith-based nonprofit in Echo Park that gives to families in need. The LA Dream Center runs programs to support the community. This Saturday, they’re hosting a free toy drive so every kid can feel the holiday spirit this Christmas
Angeles speaks on how landlords are pushing tenants out of rent controlled apartments to build ADU’s, and says it’s happening to her too. Her landlord, Rapport Management, is building these so-called “affordable homes” across three properties on Normandie Ave in Koreatown.. and it’s only hurting ppl
December 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Angeles speaks on how landlords are pushing tenants out of rent controlled apartments to build ADU’s, and says it’s happening to her too. Her landlord, Rapport Management, is building these so-called “affordable homes” across three properties on Normandie Ave in Koreatown.. and it’s only hurting ppl
Fernando of LA Tenants Union was outside an apartment complex where residents had their cars towed from their own parking spots. Landlords are making living conditions unbearable to force tenants out.. all to build ADUs, even though units in the same building have sat empty for over a year
December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Fernando of LA Tenants Union was outside an apartment complex where residents had their cars towed from their own parking spots. Landlords are making living conditions unbearable to force tenants out.. all to build ADUs, even though units in the same building have sat empty for over a year
Lauren, Mel, & Gravity tell the truth about these “affordable housing” ADUs. Landlords claim the city is letting them build tiny makeshift units to help renters.. but they’re charging the same price as actual apartments. Landlords are making living conditions unbearable so they can jack prices up
December 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Lauren, Mel, & Gravity tell the truth about these “affordable housing” ADUs. Landlords claim the city is letting them build tiny makeshift units to help renters.. but they’re charging the same price as actual apartments. Landlords are making living conditions unbearable so they can jack prices up
This morning, renters in Koreatown woke up to their cars being towed from their own apartment parking lot. Their landlord ignored a court date and started converting the garage into ADUs anyway. Now they’re outside a fenced off parking spot telling LA what’s been happening to renters across the city
December 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This morning, renters in Koreatown woke up to their cars being towed from their own apartment parking lot. Their landlord ignored a court date and started converting the garage into ADUs anyway. Now they’re outside a fenced off parking spot telling LA what’s been happening to renters across the city
Mary of Turtle Island Liberation Front shares how the erasing of Palestine’s identity mirrors what happened to Indigenous people here in America. She tells the story of Turtle Island, why the natives called it that, and what her group is fighting for.. reparations, land back, and true liberation
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Mary of Turtle Island Liberation Front shares how the erasing of Palestine’s identity mirrors what happened to Indigenous people here in America. She tells the story of Turtle Island, why the natives called it that, and what her group is fighting for.. reparations, land back, and true liberation
Mary stands for families being swept up by ICE. She explains how ICE agents are trained by the IDF, and as an Arab Latina, she sees the clear connection between Indigenous struggles here in America and Palestinians being forced from their land. She also urges us to boycott companies supporting ICE
December 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Mary stands for families being swept up by ICE. She explains how ICE agents are trained by the IDF, and as an Arab Latina, she sees the clear connection between Indigenous struggles here in America and Palestinians being forced from their land. She also urges us to boycott companies supporting ICE
Last week in Torrance, a disgruntled customer argued with a protestor boycotting Home Depot. The protestor defended undocumented immigrants saying that they do the jobs that many couldn’t ever do
December 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Last week in Torrance, a disgruntled customer argued with a protestor boycotting Home Depot. The protestor defended undocumented immigrants saying that they do the jobs that many couldn’t ever do
Raul of NELA Alliance for Democracy joined the Boycott Home Depot protest. He explains the meaning of the monarch butterfly.. a symbol of the immigrants who’ve built our communities. Raul calls for an end to deportations and speaks on how the ruling class keeps people divided on this issue by design
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Raul of NELA Alliance for Democracy joined the Boycott Home Depot protest. He explains the meaning of the monarch butterfly.. a symbol of the immigrants who’ve built our communities. Raul calls for an end to deportations and speaks on how the ruling class keeps people divided on this issue by design
Bryant of United Teachers Los Angeles says a first year teacher’s salaries can’t afford a one bedroom apartment anywhere in LA. He believes school employees should be paid livable wages.. whether it’s the teacher, cafeteria staff, or bus driver
December 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Bryant of United Teachers Los Angeles says a first year teacher’s salaries can’t afford a one bedroom apartment anywhere in LA. He believes school employees should be paid livable wages.. whether it’s the teacher, cafeteria staff, or bus driver
Bryant of United Teachers Los Angeles joined the Home Depot boycott in Torrance. As a Nigerian immigrant, ICE raids have directly impacted his own family.. and as an ethnic studies teacher, he’s watched his students’ families face the same fear. He also urges people to seek community in these times
December 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Bryant of United Teachers Los Angeles joined the Home Depot boycott in Torrance. As a Nigerian immigrant, ICE raids have directly impacted his own family.. and as an ethnic studies teacher, he’s watched his students’ families face the same fear. He also urges people to seek community in these times
Reverend Dr. Edgar Rivera Colón boycotts Hone Depot because ICE uses their stores to target immigrant workers. As an anthropologist, he’s seen how these raids break families apart and how many of these “signed deportations” are forced under fear. This isn’t just politics.. it’s people’s lives
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Reverend Dr. Edgar Rivera Colón boycotts Hone Depot because ICE uses their stores to target immigrant workers. As an anthropologist, he’s seen how these raids break families apart and how many of these “signed deportations” are forced under fear. This isn’t just politics.. it’s people’s lives
Sean was at the Torrance Home Depot last week to tell people not to buy their Christmas trees there. With raids still hitting LA, immigrants are the ones paying the price. He urges people to be mindful with their purchases this holiday season.. you might be supporting businesses complicit with ICE
December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Sean was at the Torrance Home Depot last week to tell people not to buy their Christmas trees there. With raids still hitting LA, immigrants are the ones paying the price. He urges people to be mindful with their purchases this holiday season.. you might be supporting businesses complicit with ICE
Last week in Torrance, protestors gathered in front of the Home Depot to boycott them for allowing ICE operations to continue on their property. People from Boycott Home Depot Coalition and 45+ orgs across LA came together to call out corporate complicity
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Last week in Torrance, protestors gathered in front of the Home Depot to boycott them for allowing ICE operations to continue on their property. People from Boycott Home Depot Coalition and 45+ orgs across LA came together to call out corporate complicity
Actor Dave Clennon shares his thoughts on Israel outside the Israeli Consulate Building. He says they’ve gone too far and describes what he believes their fate will be. Fun fact: when Dave isn’t protesting, he enjoys listening to music by Tom Waits, The Clash, and The Rolling Stones
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Actor Dave Clennon shares his thoughts on Israel outside the Israeli Consulate Building. He says they’ve gone too far and describes what he believes their fate will be. Fun fact: when Dave isn’t protesting, he enjoys listening to music by Tom Waits, The Clash, and The Rolling Stones
Actor Dave Clennon was outside the Israel consulate building to protest their actions in Gaza. He says everybody knows what’s happening is genocide.. and for those that don’t, he breaks down the history of Palestine’s occupation, the decades of violence, and the spirit of resistance that lives on
December 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Actor Dave Clennon was outside the Israel consulate building to protest their actions in Gaza. He says everybody knows what’s happening is genocide.. and for those that don’t, he breaks down the history of Palestine’s occupation, the decades of violence, and the spirit of resistance that lives on
Majid, originally from Lebanon, was outside the Israel consulate in Sawtelle protesting what’s happening in Gaza. He speaks on the sad reality of how the U.S. is funding a genocide to push the agenda of an “ethno-state.” Majid also shares why people should care, pay attention, and stand against it
December 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Majid, originally from Lebanon, was outside the Israel consulate in Sawtelle protesting what’s happening in Gaza. He speaks on the sad reality of how the U.S. is funding a genocide to push the agenda of an “ethno-state.” Majid also shares why people should care, pay attention, and stand against it
Pam from Hawaii joined Code Pink LA outside the Israeli consulate, protesting the ongoing actions in Gaza. She speaks on lives still being taken.. and how American tax dollars are funding it. Once people understand the truth, she says, they understand why Los Angeles stands with Palestine
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Pam from Hawaii joined Code Pink LA outside the Israeli consulate, protesting the ongoing actions in Gaza. She speaks on lives still being taken.. and how American tax dollars are funding it. Once people understand the truth, she says, they understand why Los Angeles stands with Palestine
Pro-Palestine protestors gathered in front of the Israeli consulate to condemn Israel’s actions and demand an end to U.S. funding for their crimes against humanity.
Code Pink LA, a feminist, pro-Palestine activist group, holds these actions every week Tuesdays from 12–2pm and Fridays from 4–6pm
Code Pink LA, a feminist, pro-Palestine activist group, holds these actions every week Tuesdays from 12–2pm and Fridays from 4–6pm
December 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Pro-Palestine protestors gathered in front of the Israeli consulate to condemn Israel’s actions and demand an end to U.S. funding for their crimes against humanity.
Code Pink LA, a feminist, pro-Palestine activist group, holds these actions every week Tuesdays from 12–2pm and Fridays from 4–6pm
Code Pink LA, a feminist, pro-Palestine activist group, holds these actions every week Tuesdays from 12–2pm and Fridays from 4–6pm