WSSNews Vol 39 | No. 17

WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

Should Black Americans Protest Mass Deportations?

The mass immigration raids across Los Angeles County last month were the spark for protests and demonstrations across the region. The area is home to the second-most undocumented migrants in the coun- try and thousands of demonstrators filled the streets outside of the federal building in downtown Los An- geles to condemn the actions of the Trump administra- tion and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

In response to the demonstrations, local police doused protesters with tear gas and flash-bang grenades. When protesters hurled projectiles and fireworks back at po- lice and their vehicles, President Donald Trump de- ployed over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Ma- rines to the city. Images and video depicting the more aggressive response from reinforcements prompted an online debate over whether or not Black Americans should sit these protests out. The viral criticism was swift, and some responding with the argument that im- migration enforcement wasn't a "Black issue."

On social media, one user wrote, "Black people be warned. Go home. This is not your battle to fight." The comment, which focused on the threat of violence against protestors, was shared thousands of times across social media and eventually amassed millions of views.

Lurie Daniel Favors, activist, attorney and author, echoed these sentiments on a YouTube Live which drew 25,000 viewers shortly after Trump's reinforce- ments came in.

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By Edward Henderson | California Black Media

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Mosquitoes in Colton Test Positive for West Nile virus

COLTON, CA--- Mos- quitoes collected in the city of Colton have tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first collection of mos- quitoes that have tested positive in 2025 within the area served by the Environmental Health Services Mosquito and Vector Control Program (MVCP). MVCP is tak- ing steps to eliminate mosquito breeding haz- ards.

"West Nile virus can cause a serious illness in humans; therefore, I urge residents to take precau- tions to protect them- selves against mosquito bites," said San Bernardi- no County Health Officer Sharon Wang, D.O. People bitten by an in- fected mosquito may de- velop West Nile fever and experience flu-like symp- toms, which may include fever, body aches, skin rash and fatigue. In some people, West Nile fever can develop into a more serious form of the dis- ease such as brain dam- age, permanent muscle weakness and even death.

If you have been bitten by a mosquito and are experiencing these symptoms, contact your medical care provider.

Residents can protect themselves from West Nile virus by following these tips:

• Drain or dump - Re- move all standing water around your property where mosquitoes can lay eggs such as birdbaths, green swimming pools, ponds, old tires, buck- ets, flower pots, clogged gutters and puddles from leaky sprinklers.

Dress appropriately when outdoors Wear socks, shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts that are loose fitting and light colored.

Apply insect repellent Check that your insect repellent contains DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus and apply it according to the manufacturer's directions.

⚫ Doors Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Re- pair or replace screens that have tears or holes to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.

See "Mosquitos..." page 8