In short, 2020 has been history-making.
COVID-19. Stay-at-home orders. Racial injustice. Protesting.
Southern California has witnessed change first-hand over the last few months. And, it hasn't been easy. When businesses in the Fairfax District suffered damage from looters a few weeks ago, former KNX Hero of the Week Anthony McClaren mobilized a group to help clean up some of the damage. For Anthony, it was a way to spread some hope.
"I felt pain, seeing [the] looting," says Anthony. "I think the city is hurting, and this is just a way to make the city feel better."
Fellow 2019 Hero Greg Cohen also joined the effort, equipped with trash bags, gloves and tools.
"They've been supportive, and actually thanked us for what we were doing!"
Greg's wife, Arielle says it's important to be a part of the healing process.
"If that means just talking to members of the community, whatever it looks like,” says Arielle, “I just want to be a part of that collective healing."
Former KNX Heroes of the Week continuing to make a difference in our community.
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