A vibrant show of unity, culture, and resistance unfolded in South Central on July 29 as residents gathered for Reclaim Our Streets – South L.A., a powerful community mobilization against ICE raids, displacement, and the rising militarization of Black and Brown neighborhoods.
Hosted by SCOPE and supported by a coalition of local organizations, the event began at the SCOPE office on Florence Avenue, where community leaders, impacted residents, and activists shared stories of struggle and solidarity.
The crowd then took to the streets, marching to the historic intersection of Florence and Normandie—a site long associated with resistance and transformation in South L.A.
“We may not speak the same language, but we care for one another,” said Iretha Warmsley, a South-Central resident and SCOPE member, who opened the event. She welcomed attendees by reminding them they were about to witness “solidarity in action.”…