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A digital, black-and-white image of a large gathering of protesters at a Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles protest against District Attorney Jackie Lacey in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The image was taken by Tommy Oliver during the protests that followed the death of George Floyd. The protesters are facing the viewer, with those in the foreground seated with only their heads and shoulders visible and another group standing behind them. Most of the protesters are wearing face masks or other protective face wear. Among those who are standing are several protesters holding up protest signs. At the center of the image are two black protest signs with light, hand painted text that reads [BLACK / LIVES / MATTER] and [[S?]ilence / IS / Violent]. Other visible, and partially visible, protest signs on the left read: [DEFUND / THE PO[LICE?]], [IF YOU’RE / NOT LIVID / YOU’RE NOT / LISTENIN[sic]], [BLACK / LIV[ES?] / MAT[T?

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