George Floyd protests in Los Angeles County, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Protests and Rallies in Los Angeles County (2020) |
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A Black Lives Matter banner in Burbank
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| Date | May 28, 2020 – present (5 years, 3 months and 1 day) |
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Los Angeles County, California, United States
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| Status | Ongoing |
This article lists the many protests and rallies that happened in Los Angeles County, California. These events followed the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while he was in police care. People gathered to speak out against police actions and unfair treatment.
Contents
- Protests Across Los Angeles County
- Alhambra
- Altadena
- Beverly Hills
- Boyle Heights
- Burbank
- Calabasas
- Century City
- Cerritos
- Claremont
- Compton
- Covina
- Culver City
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- Downtown Los Angeles
- El Monte
- Fairfax District
- Glendora
- Hancock Park
- Hollywood
- La Cañada Flintridge
- La Crescenta-Montrose
- La Puente
- La Verne
- Lakewood
- Long Beach
- Malibu
- Manhattan Beach
- Montebello
- Monrovia
- Palmdale
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Pasadena
- Pomona
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Redondo Beach
- Rowland Heights
- San Dimas
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Monica
- Sierra Madre
- South Pasadena
- Torrance
- Van Nuys
- Walnut
- West Covina
- West Hollywood
- Westwood
- Whittier
- Looking at Information
- See also
Protests Across Los Angeles County
People across Los Angeles County organized many protests and rallies. They wanted to show their support for racial justice and to speak out against police actions. Many of these events were peaceful, with people marching, chanting, and holding signs.
Alhambra
On June 4, about 200 people marched from Almansor Park to Alhambra City Hall.
Altadena
On June 6, hundreds of people gathered in Charles White Park in Altadena. They protested the death of George Floyd and other police actions. The group My Tribe Rise, which helps homeless people, organized this protest.
Beverly Hills
On May 30, protesters marched from Los Angeles into Beverly Hills. Most of the demonstrations were peaceful. However, some people broke into stores and caused damage. The city set a curfew for 8 p.m.
Boyle Heights
On June 7, hundreds gathered at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights. They protested police actions on foot and in cars. Boyle Heights is a neighborhood with a rich Latino history.
Burbank
On June 4, hundreds of protesters gathered at a park. They then marched to Burbank City Hall and the Burbank Police Department.
Calabasas
On June 2 and June 3, hundreds of protesters marched in Calabasas. Even with very hot weather, they supported racial justice. The crowd chanted "Black Lives Matter" and listed names of African-Americans who had died during police encounters. All protests here were peaceful. The city government spoke out against George Floyd's death and unfair systems.
Century City
On June 6, about 600 people protested peacefully in Century City. They then gathered outside the ICM Partners Building, where speakers addressed the crowd.
Cerritos
On June 1, hundreds protested at Gridley Park and Cerritos City Hall.
Claremont
On June 1, over 100 protesters in Claremont gathered at a main intersection. They marched to Memorial Park. Students from Claremont High School organized this event.
Compton
Thousands attended two Black Lives Matter protests in Compton on June 7. Famous people from the city, like Kendrick Lamar and DeMar DeRozan, were there. Russell Westbrook also joined.
Covina
On June 3, hundreds attended a rally at Heritage Park, in front of the Covina Police Department.
Culver City
On June 5, more than 300 people protested peacefully in Veterans Park in Culver City.
Diamond Bar
Between 800 and 1,000 protesters gathered in Diamond Bar on June 4. The protest was declared an unlawful gathering after people blocked traffic.
Downey
Hundreds marched down Firestone Boulevard in Downey on June 3.
Downtown Los Angeles
On May 27, the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter organized a protest outside the Hall of Justice. Protesters blocked the Hollywood Freeway. Some also damaged police cars.
On May 29, protesters blocked traffic and threw objects at businesses. Some people broke into stores and took items. Buildings were also spray-painted. Thousands of protesters went onto the 110 Freeway, closing it for a time. Some protesters clashed with police. Police used batons and rubber projectiles.
On May 30, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti called in the California National Guard. On the same day, an LAPD officer was held by a protester. Also, a man in a wheelchair was hit in the face by a police projectile. Pictures of his injured face were widely shared.
On July 25, the LAPD announced a special alert due to reports of damage at the federal courthouse. This happened during protests supporting those in Portland, Oregon. Protesters had marched along Highway 101 earlier. Police made some arrests, and the crowd mostly left by 9:30 p.m.
El Monte
On June 1, speakers at a protest in El Monte said "All lives matter" instead of "Black lives matter." This led to criticism on social media.
Fairfax District
On May 30, thousands of protesters started their march at Pan Pacific Park in the Fairfax District. They then moved towards West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Stores and police cars were damaged, and some vehicles were set on fire. Looting happened in Fairfax, and a police booth was burned at The Grove shopping center.
Glendora
On June 1, over 100 protesters started at 2:00 p.m. in Glendora. They chanted "I can't breathe" and "No justice, no peace". They held a moment of silence for eight minutes. Five members of the Glendora Police Department knelt with the protesters.
Hancock Park
On June 2, protesters chanted "defund the police" outside Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti's house in Hancock Park.
Hollywood
On June 2, thousands of protesters gathered in Hollywood for a second day. They demanded justice after George Floyd's death. The protest started around noon and grew very large.
On June 7, tens of thousands of people filled the streets of Hollywood. The crowd, estimated at 20,000 to 30,000, blocked many city blocks until late evening.
On June 13, the All Black Lives Matter march drew at least 20,000 people. It closed Hollywood Boulevard to cars, according to police.
La Cañada Flintridge
On May 31, hundreds of protesters gathered at a main intersection in La Cañada Flintridge.
La Crescenta-Montrose
On June 1, about 20 people protested at Demoret Park in La Crescenta-Montrose. The next day, about 100 more protesters gathered there. On June 6, hundreds continued to speak out against racial injustice and police actions in a mostly peaceful protest.
La Puente
On June 3, hundreds of people protested at an intersection in La Puente. They chanted, "No Justice, No Peace."
La Verne
On June 3, hundreds of people gathered outside La Verne City Hall, including Mayor Tim Hepburn.
Lakewood
On June 5, about 500 protesters walked from Long Beach City College to Lakewood City Hall. After the local curfew, about 100 protesters returned to the street. Law enforcement used pepper ball rounds and smoke to make the crowd leave.
Long Beach
On May 31, hundreds of protesters gathered to speak out against police actions in Long Beach. There were reports of looting and damage at the Pike Outlets.
Malibu
On June 8, about 200 people came to Zuma Beach for a large Black Lives Matter protest in Malibu. This was thought to be Malibu's biggest political protest in 15 years.
Manhattan Beach
On June 6, in Manhattan Beach, over 500 protesters marched from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach border. This protest was kid-friendly and aimed to teach children about racism.
Montebello
On June 4, hundreds of people gathered outside Montebello Park. Organizers said they feared little punishment for racist violence.
Monrovia
On June 1 and 2, at least 400 people marched peacefully around Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia. They held signs and chanted. Several police officers were there and knelt with the protesters.
Palmdale
On May 31, between 200 and 300 peaceful protesters gathered at Marie Kerr Park in Palmdale. They then moved to Rancho Vista Boulevard. A Facebook post from the Palmdale Sheriff's Station said some protesters blocked lanes and attacked vehicles.
On June 2, about 300 protesters marched from 47th Street East. The crowd seemed to triple in size.
On June 10, an African-American man named Robert Fuller was found dead in front of Palmdale City Hall. His family and community asked for a full investigation. As of June 15, the FBI and other agencies are looking into it as a possible hate-crime.
Palos Verdes Estates
On June 1, about 150 people protested outside the Palos Verdes Estates police station. Most were recent high school graduates and their families. They held signs and chanted.
Pasadena
On May 30, protesters gathered in Pasadena. The city declared a local state of emergency and ordered an 8:00 p.m. curfew.
On June 6, hundreds of protesters gathered at a Black Lives Matter rally. They spoke out against police actions and unfair systems in Pasadena.
Pomona
On May 30, about 250 people protested in Pomona.
Rancho Palos Verdes
On June 1, about 150 protesters (mostly recent high school graduates) demonstrated outside the Rancho Palos Verdes police station. They supported the Black Lives Matter movement and spoke against police actions.
Redondo Beach
On June 3, about 80 protesters gathered in Redondo Beach. They carried signs saying "Black Lives Matter."
On June 5, over 200 people gathered at Miramar Park. They protested police actions and asked for an end to policies they felt were unfair to black and brown communities.
Rowland Heights
On June 6, at least 200 Rowland Heights residents held signs and flowers. They marched from Gloria Heer Park to Schabarum Park. People also chanted for justice and "no racist police."
San Dimas
On June 5, about 100 protesters demonstrated outside San Dimas City Hall, chanting, "Black lives matter."
Santa Clarita
On June 4, hundreds of protesters gathered at the Santa Clarita civic center. They marched to the Valencia Town Center and business area. Many businesses closed and boarded their windows. The National Guard was there, but no force was used.
Santa Monica
On May 28, protesters gathered at the Santa Monica Police Station. They marched to a LAPD substation in Venice.
On May 31, hundreds of protesters gathered peacefully along Ocean Boulevard. Soon after, looting happened in the nearby shopping area. Many buildings were damaged, looted, and burned. Some protesters did not leave after the 4:00 p.m. curfew and faced off with police. Hundreds of arrests were made that night.
On June 5, a "paddle out" event was held at the Bay Street Beach Historic District. It was organized by Black Girls Surf.
Sierra Madre
On June 4, a few hundred people gathered at a rally at Sierra Vista Park in Sierra Madre. The event included speeches and a sing-along.
South Pasadena
On June 10, over 100 protesters gathered around South Pasadena City Hall. They showed support and asked for police changes. The group, South Pasadena Youth for Police Reform, made a list of 21 requests to update local law enforcement.
Torrance
On May 31, several hundred protesters held signs and lay down on the ground at Torrance City Hall.
Van Nuys
On June 1, over 100 people were arrested after police declared an unlawful gathering. This happened near the Valley Municipal Building in Van Nuys. Looting and damage happened in the area as the crowd left.
Walnut
On June 1, over 100 people attended a protest near Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. Some protesters walked to the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff Station to continue their protest.
West Covina
On June 1, a four-hour peaceful protest took place in West Covina. Protesters walked to the 10 Freeway overpass from nearby parking lots. At one point, they lay down on the overpass. About 170 people took part.
West Hollywood
On June 3, thousands of people marched in West Hollywood. They peacefully protested the death of George Floyd and other police actions. The crowd was mostly young, with many white, black, and Asian protesters. City councilmember John D'Amico was among them. Protesters chanted "What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!", "Prosecute killer cops", and "I can't breathe." They also knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
Westwood
On June 4, over 1,000 people gathered outside UCLA's Royce Hall in Westwood. They marched towards the UCLA Police Department.
Whittier
On May 31, hundreds of people marched in the Uptown business district in Whittier. On June 2, hundreds marched from Central Park to the police station, chanting "I Can't Breathe."
Looking at Information
Records show that LAPD Chief Michel Moore asked officers to collect social media information about people they met at the protests. They used a company called Dataminr to track people involved in the Black Lives Matter protests.
See also
- List of George Floyd protests in the United States
- List of George Floyd protests outside the United States
- Racism
