Ruben, an anti-ICE activist in Skid Row, has demonstrated at multiple protests opposing ICE and Trump. At the Skid Row Museum, he challenges MAGA to look around and ask if things are truly great again. He also shares his perspective on political corruption and how America should respond to the files

(Part 2) From one black woman to another, Queen AJ shares a message of disappointment to mayor Karen Bass. She also shares her dream for LA.. for the city to stand as one, whether it be the unhoused, the immigrants, or even law enforcement.

We ran into Queen AJ at the Skid Row History Museum. She spoke about her run for mayor and described Los Angeles as a city of broken wings and cracked halos.. from Skid Row residents fighting to survive, to immigrant families separated, to working families barely getting by.

Originally from Northern California, Aaron Davidman brought his film American Solitaire to Skid Row to screen for the local community. He shares why he made the film, his mission to raise awareness on gun violence, and a message of hope for those struggling with mental health.

The Skid Row History Museum hosted a screening of “American Solitaire,” an independent drama exploring gun violence through the lens of a veteran’s story. The director Aaron Davidman was in attendance for a post-screening discussion, diving into the film’s themes and what inspired it

At the Hilton, Nova and her dad Tomes spoke out against the housing of ICE agents at the hotel. Nova, who also participated in a student walkout, urged young people to care about what’s happening. Tomes addressed parents critical of protests.. saying the younger generation is fighting for them too

Comic Steve Hill says after speaking out at a protest, DOJ agents showed up at his home and seized his firearms, labeling him a potential threat. He told us he’s heading to court to figure out how to get them back. Steve also says why people should practice their second amendment.. and tells a joke

(Part 2) Cris speaks on a broader distrust of the American government. He calls for full transparency on the Epstein files, argues powerful people are still being protected, and says the system has failed under multiple administrations.. though he believes things are worse under MAGA.

Cris was outside the LAX Hilton, calling out the hotel for housing ICE agents. Cris questions why ICE claims to target criminals while detaining hardworking immigrants, and asks why ICE never visits Skid Row. He also questions why corporations and government continue to profit from detention and war

Chris of the ICE Breakers are protesting outside the LAX Hilton for housing ICE agents. They’re a nonprofit holding corporations accountable for ICE complicity.. He believes corporate pressure matters, and that sustained protest can shift policy and public awareness. Join them Sundays from 12–6 PM

Last Sunday at the LAX Hilton, security blocked off multiple exits due to a “commotion” outside. After being redirected twice, I made it onto the street and found a small group of protesters calling out the hotel for allegedly housing ICE agents.

Yesterday outside The Wiltern in Koreatown, people lined up.. not for a show, but to support the California Billionaire Tax Act, a proposed ballot measure to tax people worth over $1B at 5 % to fund health care, schools, and social programs

Christina spoke at a weekly vigil hosted by the Godmothers of the Disappeared. She shared her mother’s story.. an undocumented woman who kept her status secret to protect her children from danger. They gather every Tuesday at the detention center in DTLA so no one disappears without being remembered

Outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, I approached a man leaving the building as a group marched nearby to lay flowers for ICE victims. I asked if he worked for ICE. He said no. When asked additional questions, he remained silent and walked away

Every Tuesday, the Godmothers of the Disappeared gather outside the detention center to pray for those affected by ICE raids. They commemorate individuals who have been taken into custody and those whose lives were lost.

Jada saw her disabled classmate brutalized and detained by federal agents at the Detention Center. She says students should be able to protest without fear of brutality or arrest. Jada wants more black and brown unity and questions why LAPD, meant to protect the people, is instead deepening distrust

Aracely of Dare To Struggle SoCal joins kids at the National Student Walkout. She says the way society talks about politics is backwards, and the youth must push for change. She won’t stop until ppl aren’t taken from their homes, police don’t kill without consequence, and housing isn’t unaffordable

Last November, a man was taken by ICE at Home Depot. His baby was in the back seat of the car when agents took him into custody. According to The LA Times, the man was a citizen.. The man was a childhood neighbor of Dahlia’s mother, the student who shared this story with us in the last interview.

Dahlia from Gardena High spoke at LA City Hall. She shared that her mother’s neighbor was taken by ICE along with his baby. With LAPD siding with ICE and suppressing protestors, many students are afraid to speak up.. But she believes youth have power. She hopes for Gen Z to take action & change

Rudy of the Brown Berets stood with the kids at LA City Hall for a student walkout. He joined the Brown Berets because of the oppression of his people and the continued harm tied to ICE. He called for unity across Black, Brown, and Asian communities and criticized Latinos who stand with ICE.

A group of students from Thomas Jefferson High School in South Central traveled South Central to DTLA for National Student Walkout Day. Protesting against ICE policies and President Trump, they chanted outside LA City Hall as part of a broader youth movement across the city.

Lisa Simpson is the mother of Richard Risher.. who was killed by LAPD after being shot 64 times in 3 minutes while fleeing in Nickerson Gardens 10 years ago. Lisa joined the youth of LA during the National Student Walkout. In memory of her son, she supports young people speaking out against ICE

Matt protests every Friday for the past year outside the LA Federal Building. During a student walkout, he witnessed kids rallying against ICE, expressing how empowering it is to see youth step up. He also volunteers with LA Catholic Worker, an organization serving Skid Row through soup kitchens

After yesterday’s clash with DHS, the students didn’t stop. From the detention center to City Hall, they marched and made their voices heard. Representing Maya Angelou, Synergy, Neuwirth, Jefferson, Nava, and Santee high schools.. students showed up for their community, refusing to be silent.

Students held a walkout protest today in LA. Tensions escalated when federal agents moved to detain some students and they retaliated. The remainder of the footage shows the scene on the ground afterward.. students continuing their march while protesters confront agents outside the detention center

(Pt 2) Lara expands on her criticism of Scientology’s presence in Los Angeles. She urges the city to “divorce” itself from the organization and questions the city’s institutional enabling of the church within the community. Lara also speaks on actor Tom Cruise, describing him as a “fake good person”

Lara was born into the Church of Scientology. At City Hall she calls out the organization’s internal labor practices. Lara claims members of the church, including her parents, work long hours for low pay, citing $47 per week.. She says what she sees is a cycle of recruitment and exploitation tactics

ChiChi of the Trans Latina Coalition, was at LA City Council advocating for a $4 million initiative aimed at funding programs for trans community support services. ChiChi described the trans ppl as one of the most marginalized groups and called for solidarity among others to unite against supremacy

Earlier this week at the LA City Council meeting, residents raised concerns on trans rights, workers’ rights, city budget allocation, homelessness, ICE agents wearing masks, and Scientology’s presence in the community. The microphone was muffled and council members seemed like they weren’t listening

For 4 years, Gabriel Cabrera has stood outside LAPD. After 15 years of service, he says he contracted meningitis on duty and was released under a 1950s-era policy used to remove officers deemed “unfit to serve.” He also shares his thoughts on how LAPD handles protesters and the ICE raids in LA

William Gude aka @filmthepolicela.bsky.social, activist, influencer, & police accountability advocate, addressed the LAPD Board of Commissioners. Known for documenting police misconduct across LA, Gude says speaking out against law enforcement abuse is necessary.. He also calls out mayor Karen Bass

Yesterday, ppl showed up to the LAPD Board of Commissioners to call out the department’s handling of last week’s protests, including force used against students, demonstrators, and press. Activists, organizers, political candidates, and community members spoke. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell didn’t appear

(Pt. 2) Isabel says America has been attacking Latin America for resources for decades. She says countries like Brazil, Venezuela, and others abroad view the U.S. as a terrorist state and questions how the U.S. claims to be a Christian nation while its “greatest allies” hate Christianity.

Isabel from Brazil showed up at the Tesla Diner protest to call out exploitation in Latin America. She says billionaires profit from extracting resources while communities back home struggle and starve. She also speaks to people that support Trump’s actions toward Maduro and Venezuela’s government

Nicole aka “Auntie Fuh” from Ventura links Elon, DOGE, ICE, Palantir, and Project 2025.. calling Trump a puppet and saying what we’re seeing is a fascist, authoritarian reality. While immigrants and native people are blamed, she says the real criminals are the ones in power, governing over us.

Yoshiki from SF came to LA to protest outside the Tesla Diner. He calls out billionaires like Elon Musk for backing violence and helping Trump. Raised by Japanese immigrant parents, he says good people without papers still deserve peace, dignity, and to stay with their families.

Neenah moved from Miami to Ventura a year ago. Now she drives over an hour to protest outside the Tesla diner. She explains how billionaires like Elon Musk affect everyday people.. and also connects it back home, sharing how ICE raids in Ventura have impacted the Hispanic vendors she used to support

Last month in LA (1/16/26), people gathered outside the Tesla diner to protest billionaire power.. starting with Elon Musk. Protesters from all walks of life showed up to call out how much influence people like him have over our politics and our future. Weeks later, he appeared in the Epstein files.

Octavio Solario details what happened 2/4 during the student walkout in DTLA. As high schoolers attempted to march toward MDC, LAPD blocked the route. Octavio says an officer assaulted a student, struck members of the press, and hit him in the face while he was defending a protestor who was pregnant

While the country argues left vs right and fights over immigration, corruption has gone long unspoken.. Outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in LA, protesters projected one word onto the building: Epstein.

We spoke with Mr. Unicorn (Xue Zhang), one of China’s most prominent social media figures with over 70 million followers. He talked starting out with no audience, staying consistent, and eventually interviewing global names like Steph Curry, MrBeast, IShowSpeed and many more.

Last month at a Beverly Hills event hosted by Mr. Unicorn, we ran into Ryan Chen, aka “Chinese Trump” on his first visit to America. Chen first went viral in 2024 for his impersonation of the US president.

Spoke with Shawn “Tubby” Holiday.. BMAC cofounder and Cardi B’s manager for the past five years. He spoke directly to aspiring artists about vision, drive, and the real sacrifices behind managing one of the biggest artists in hip-hop

Prophet, cofounder of the Black Music Action Coalition, hosted a marketing masterclass tied to Cardi B’s sophomore album rollout. He spoke on BMAC’s formation after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.. and addressed why neutrality isn’t an option as ICE raids unfold today

Last week’s “Am I The Drama?” masterclass during Grammy Week 2026 was a major moment for cultural marketing, hosted at Live Nation in partnership with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC). Before the panel began, Prophet, host and president of BMAC, had an important message to the crowd.

Bianca came from San Fernando Valley to LA City Hall to make her voice heard. She says what’s happening in our country is inhumane.. calling out discrimination, the lack of human rights, and the contradiction of a nation that claims to stand for equality while denying it to so many

Ran into Griselda Diaz at the National Shutdown protest in LA. Known for viral moments like calling out Trump, she’s been making waves from Bell City Hall to the streets of LA. This time, she speaks on ICE brutality, state violence, & why she’s stepping up with plans to run for mayor this year

Arthur Vega from East LA has protested over 25 years and says things are getting worse. He speaks on the constant fear many brown communities live with, and questions the claim that ICE is targeting “criminals” when vendors, laborers, and workers are detained to meet quotas.

Saskia and Namesha call out ICE brutality and the lies pushed by government and mainstream media.. when the footage is already out there. They speak on building real community, standing together, and fighting to protect what makes LA the beautiful, diverse, and unique city that it is. #iceout #la

A high school student joined the national strike and shared a simple message for Los Angeles: “Change the city.. don’t let these changes change us.” #nationalstrike #generalstrike #iceout #iceoutofla #losangeles