Kiara Laurent, a 21-year-old UF criminology and sociology major and member of Dream Defenders, stands in front of the crowd of more than 300 protesters, challenging them to take action to protect Black communities in Gainesville.
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By Noah Lantor | 11:32pmFlorida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) celebrates after a dunk during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.
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By Noah Lantor | Mar. 23Florida Gators gymnastics Assistant Coach Jeremy Miranda mimics Taylor Clark during the end of her floor routine in a gymnastics meet against the Kentucky Wildcats in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, March 14, 2025.
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By Noah Lantor | Mar. 23Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) celebrates after a dunk during a basketball game against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.