For context, I recently moved to LA from Austin, expecting to find a community with similar values. I quickly realized that wasn’t the case, and the protest I attended made it even more apparent. I anticipated seeing a diverse crowd of young people and POC, with a strong turnout. Instead, it was a small group of older white people. I (28M Biracial White/Indian) was by far the youngest and darkest person there.
What disturbed me even more was the reaction from the crowd. Most of the hecklers were young, Hispanic, and often first-generation like me. I was shocked. Engaging with them felt like talking to a brick wall. They repeated the same talking points, but when questioned, they couldn’t explain or justify their views. It was disheartening.
I used to believe the younger generation would be a driving force for change once they were old enough to vote, but that hope feels misplaced. While I’m sure parents and broader influences play a role in shaping these perspectives, I couldn’t be more disappointed as someone who moved across the country to be part of this community.
I know this was just one event, and I sincerely hope the rest of the country is doing better. But that experience left me feeling like there’s no hope.
To the mods - sorry if I posted this wrong, I'm new here and bad at following directions
Originally Posted By u/__Elessar At 2025-03-30 11:06:09 PM | Source