Controversy Surrounds Pride Protests at Elementary Schools

A Pride assembly at a North Hollywood school led to violent clashes between protesters and LGBT supporters, leaving one man beaten. The assembly was planned to highlight diversity and included reading a book with depictions of gay parents and non-traditional families. Protesters wore shirts reading "Leave Our Kids Alone" and held signs saying "Stop Grooming Our Kids." Local LGBT groups, faith groups, and allies held a vigil outside the school while the assembly took place inside. The violence has raised questions about police tactics and the trend of demonizing and excluding non-traditional families based on religious beliefs.