Remembering Latasha Harlins on what would have been her 50th birthday.
Latasha was a 15-year-old from Los Angeles who was tragically shot and killed in 1991 during a confrontation at a local store over a bottle of orange juice.
Her death, captured on security video, shocked the nation and highlighted urgent issues of justice and community. The store owner responsible for her death served no prison time, a decision that sparked outrage nationwide.
Did you know?
Tupac Shakur’s 1993 song “Keep Ya Head Up” was dedicated to Latasha Harlins? The music video for the song opens with the words “Dedicated to the memory of Latasha Harlins, it’s still on,” honoring her memory and a powerful song for Black women, offering support to mothers and women facing hardship.
