Thousands of L.A. County high school students stage walkouts to protest Donald Trump’s victory

Karen Arrida, 17, center, a senior at Santee Educational Complex, along with other high school students protest the election of Donald Trump in a march on the campus of USC and surrounding streets.

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Nov. 10, 2016 6:40 PM PT

Thousands of L.A. County high school students stage walkouts to protest Donald Trump’s victory

High school students from Santee Educational Complex and West Adams High protest the election of Donald Trump during a student walkout through the streets of Los Angles.

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

A woman gives a thumbs up in support of high school students protesting the election.

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

High school students from Santee Educational Complex and West Adams High protest the election through the streets of Los Angeles.

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

High school students from Santee Educational Complex and West Adams High protest the election of Donald Trump at USC.

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

USC students of Zeta Beta Tau watch high school students from Santee Educational Complex and West Adams High protest the election of Donald Trump.

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Students in South Gate protest the election Donald Trump as president in front of City Hall.

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Students in South Gate protest the election Donald Trump as president in front of City Hall.

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Students in South Gate protest the election of Donald Trump as president in front of City Hall.

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Students in South Gate protest the election of Donald Trump as president in front of City Hall. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Students in South Gate protest the election Donald Trump as president in front of City Hall.

(Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)