Thousands expected to gather in East L.A. to mark anniversary of Chicano Moratorium

A series of marches, forums and screenings will be held throughout Los Angeles on Saturday to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium

and tried to disperse protesters with tear gas and clubs. Three people were killed, including Times journalist Ruben Salazar.

The 1970 rally, which was the biggest gathering of Mexican American demonstrators in U.S. history to that point, is recognized as. Organizers of this year’s event point out that the issues highlighted — including racial injustice and law enforcement brutality — remain painfully relevant today. Participants will meet Saturday at Atlantic Park for a 10 a.m. rally and then march to Laguna Park, which has since been renamed Salazar Park, for a second rally. They’ll be protesting continued killings by both Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and Los Angeles police officers, as well as racism against the Latino community by the current presidential administration, according to a news release from Centro Community Service Organization.

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