Standing Up for Our Schools

Near Pershing Square in downtown LA, thousands of demonstrators marched the streets in opposition to budget cuts in education. It was cold and breezy and most of the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) protestors were bundled in sweaters.

Combined with the noise and the cold, the rally’s ambiance evoked strong emotions from supporters. However, it is important to note that rallies are normally a venue in which different types of social activists voice out their own opinions, even if they are unrelated to the rally’s specific purpose. One demonstrator held up a picture of president Barack Obama with a Hitler mustache and a message that accused him of causing educational cuts. As the rally progressed from Pershing Square to the governor’s office, many demonstrators chanted through megaphones, rousing even more support from the crowd.

The rally concluded with speeches from students, teachers and community activists. Among the speakers, ATA vice president  Dr. Rosalyn Collier, spoke to the protestors about the impact that budget cuts have on students.

By StaffWriter Anthony Perez