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 Bayden Armstrong | 1:42pmFlorida’s Brooke Black hits the ball during an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 1:41pmFlorida’s Valery Gynina hits the ball during an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 1:40pmFlorida’s Lucie Pawlak hits the ball during an NCAA women’s tennis match against Troy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





