One of many “No Kings” rallies protesting the Trump Administration’s policies was held on March 28 in Torrance, hosted by Indivisible South Bay L.A. and coalition partners. Hundreds of participants of all ages marched from El Prado Park and held a rally outside City Hall, with demonstrators waving signs on both sides of Torrance Boulevard. Many of those driving by honked or shouted in approval.
The AAPI contingent included Greater Los Angeles JACL, JACL youth members, Faith United Methodist Church, Save Our Seniors Network, and Little Tokyo Against Gentrification. Speakers included Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), who has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender in 2028. Attendees included ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Paul Seo, who is a candidate in the 66th Assembly District.
From left: Ron Wakabayashi, former regional director of U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Services; Mitchell Matsumura, president of Greater L.A. JACL; Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Paul Seo, candidate for Assembly; David Monkawa, Save Our Seniors Network.
Photo by Kathee Yamamoto
Rev Allison Mark, senior pastor at Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance, and Jason Sasaki distributed snacks at the rally.
Carrie Lew and Bernice Diatalevi were among the protesters holding signs on both sides of Torrance Boulevard in front of the Civic Center.
The Lemieux-Nakano and Lemieux-Fukuda families supported the rally with colorful signs created by Margaux and Phoenix.