Mary Cummins Investigative Reporter Los Angeles, California: February 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025

LA Art Show at Los Angeles Convention Center by Mary Cummins

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Los Angeles LA Art Show February 19 - 23, 2025 at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California by Mary Cummins. 180,000 sf south hall with rows of art booths.

One of the featured exhibits is muralist Robert Vargas. Heroes, Booth 305. "Acclaimed Los Angeles-based muralist, Robert Vargas, will be presenting a special live art experience, entitled Heroes, honoring first responders.

Known for his powerful and dynamic large-scale works, Vargas will create a massive mural onsite at this year’s LA Art Show in a heartfelt tribute to the firefighters and first responders who continue to heroically serve the city during the recent fires and challenges.

This mural, created live during the event, is an homage to the courage, resilience, and selflessness of those who protect and serve our community. The artwork will also serve as a symbol of hope and perseverance, reflecting Los Angeles’ unwavering spirit in overcoming adversity.

“Los Angeles has faced unprecedented challenges in recent times, but through it all, our community’s strength and determination have shone through. This mural will celebrate the heroes among us and honor the resilience of our city,” said Robert Vargas.

Vargas’ mural will come to life in the heart of the LA Art Show, allowing attendees the unique opportunity to witness the creative process firsthand. The work will showcase his signature bold style while capturing the essence of unity and gratitude that defines Los Angeles."

List of exhibitors
https://www.laartshow.com/exhibitors/

Some photos from the event.

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Monday, February 17, 2025

National Day of Protest March to Los Angeles City Hall from Olvera Street by Mary Cummins, Maria Rivera Cummins

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National Day of Protest march on February 17, 2025 from La Placita Olvera Street to Los Angeles City Hall in Los Angeles, California by Mary Cummins. The march and protest was a combination of many groups supporting immigrants' rights and speaking out against Donald Trump's recent deportation orders. Event began at 10:00/11:00 am with speeches at Olvera Street starting at 11:00 am. By 11:35 we were marching to City Hall. We arrived around 12:15, there were a couple more speeches and we stayed at City Hall until 1:30 pm. Then we marched back to Olvera Street. #nationaldayofprotest #olverastreet #march #protest #losangeles #california #marycummins #mariarivera #losangelescityhall #immigrantsrights #immigrants #deportations #iceraids #mexico #mexican

From the video. "I'm Mary Cummins, Maria Rivera Cummins. I was born in Los Angeles, California and am a US citizen. My family came from Mexico many years ago legally when the immigration system was very different. I'm here today to support immigrants' rights and speak out against the deportations by Donald Trump."

Rally, march, protest was organized by The Community Self-defense Coalition which is a collective of over 60 organizations. Below was posted on Union del Barrio Los Angeles Facebook page and Instagram @UniondelBarrio and @centrocso https://www.facebook.com/CentroCSO and Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. The main leader speaker was teacher Ron Gochez. Another speaker was @flowerinspanish Flor Itzel Martinez Zaragoza of Celebration Nation.

"Join us for a collectivized rally and march on February 17 at 10:00 AM PST, starting at Placita Olvera in downtown Los Angeles, CA (Yaanga)! The COMMUNITY SELF-DEFENSE COALITION has united over 60 organizations and is now calling on all to stand together against ICE and the ongoing threat of mass deportations. Let’s unite to protect our community from ICE kidnappings and repression!" https://www.facebook.com/udblosangeles and website https://uniondelbarrio.org/main/

#DefendOurCommunity #StopICE #CollectiveStrength#DefenderNuestraComunidad #StopICE #FuerzaColectiva

11 minute video of march and event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6dbMYERrHk

Below are some of the groups that make up The Community Self-defense Coalition.