A fight broke out during a talk by archaeologist Richard Hansen during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the USC campus on Sunday. (James Carbone / Los Angeles Times en Español)A melee broke out at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Sunday evening when activists rushed the Español stage to protest a talk by archaeologist Richard Hansen. Dr. Richard Hansen looks on as a fight breaks out at the Español stage during his talk at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. (James Carbone / Los Angeles Times en Español)The protesters toppled chairs, shouted "this is stolen land!" L.A. Times en Español audience engagement editor Claudia Núñez contributed to this report.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 24, 2023 03:49 UTC