East Los Angeles was a vibrant neighborhood rich in history and tradition. But lately, it's/they've/we've felt the sting of displacement. Big companies are taking over, pushing out longtime residents and changing/altering/destroying the very fabric of our neighborhood. Individuals who have built their lives here are being pushed to the margins.

Angelenos took to their anger today, following/in response to recent escalations/crackdowns/sweeps by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Protesters assembled/gathered/converged at City Hall/the Federal Building/various locations, carrying signs/chanting slogans/holding up banners that condemned the raids as cruel/inhumane/unjust. The demons