A century after a genocide that left 1.5 million Armenians dead, thousands of their descendants took the streets of Los Angeles in remembrance on Friday, while also demanding recognition from the perpetrators.
Flags and signs waved during the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood anniversary Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Vera Tchaghayan-Acun of Sun Valley holds a sign during the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
A portrait of a couple blends in with the various flags at the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Gorgette Mutafyan of Sylmar leads others in a chant during the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
People of all ages participated in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Thousands or Armenians and supporters held with flags, signs and photos in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Thousands participated in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Religious leaders joined the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Thousands participated in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
The Forget-me-not flower was shown at the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Thousands brought flags, signs and photos to the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Phgotographer)
Thousands participated in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people walked to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Left to right, Tina Kizirian, Houry Kizirian Nalbandian, Paul Ouzounian and Dr. Hagop Nalbandian participated in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Thousands carried flags and signs during the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photogapher)
Lori Arissian, 7 of Van Nuys, center, played with the Homenetmen Marching Band at the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Children carried a sign with the number of Armenians killed by Turkey 100 years ago, during the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
Tina Kizirian, left, and Paul Ouzounian, right, of Glendale participated in the March for Justice commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Friday, April 24, 2015. It was estimated that about 50,000 people participated in the walk to the Turkish consulate. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)