Protesters march along West University Avenue towards Bo diddley Plaza during the Black Lives Matter protest on August 28, 2020 in Gainesville, Fla.

Lauren Witte
Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.
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By Daniela Peñafiel | 7:32pmThe Chronically Outside organization hosts gatherings at Plaza of the Americas and nearby parks to encourage appreciation and advocacy for accessible natural areas.
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