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15 Mar, 7 tweets, 3 min read
Here is the dark story behind one of this year's Oscar nominations.

Story by @julia_p_barajas
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On March 16, 1991, Tybie O’Bard heard rumors that a girl in the neighborhood had been shot at a local shop.

She found out it was her friend, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins:
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Just days after Rodney King was brutally beaten, Latasha was killed in that shop.

Her death holds significance in L.A. history, particularly because of what took place in the deli before she lost her life:
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A Korean-born merchant at the shop accused Latasha of stealing a bottle of orange juice. Latasha was shot in the back of the head, killing her instantly.

The story doesn't end there:
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In director Sophia Nahli Allison's short film “A Love Song for Latasha," we hear from her family and friends, who celebrate Latasha’s short life.

The film earned an Oscar nomination Monday.

The trailer:
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For Blacks, Harlins' killing became a symbol of the dangers and indifference faced by African American youths.

Here's what you should know about Latasha Harlins:
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Latasha Harlins’ name sparked an L.A. movement. 30 years later, her first memorial is up latimes.com/california/sto…

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