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Spanto Born x Raised
06
Jul

Traci Park Tokenizes Death of Chris “Spanto” Printup

Examining Traci Park's tokenization of Spanto's death and her alignment with policies that betray the culture bearers of Venice
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02
Jul

Spanto Memorial Celebration at Oakwood Park

On Sunday July 2nd, 2023 1000 people, mostly comprised of natives Venetian families, gathered at Oakwood Park to celebrate and honor Chris “Spanto” Printup.
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racism at first baptist church of venice
17
Apr

Silent Struggle: Racism and Apathy in Venice

Quick reflections on the normalizing of overt racism in Venice and the community apathy that emboldens it.
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14
Apr

Anti-Blackness on the Rise in Venice

Venice, CA— Addressing racist tweets and the rise in the recent, overt anti-Black energy in Venice..
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural in front of Historic Black Church
12
Apr

Traci Park’s Troubling Silence in the face of Anti-Black Hate

Counting the days thatTraci Park has not acknowledged or denounced the anti-Black hate crime in Venice
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural in front of Historic Black Church
10
Apr

Venice Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized

Hate Crime Alert: Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized in Venice, CA - Take a Stand Against Racially Motivated Vandalism
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Black Lives Matter Street Mural in front of Historic Black Church
06
Apr

Venice BLM Mural Vandalized, likely emboldened by racial overtones of Traci Park’s messaging.

The defiled Black Lives Matter mural in Oakwood is more than just an act of vandalism—it's a reflection of the subtle endorsements from leadership.
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Graphic of Resilient Women Asserting their Strength
23
Mar
Venice Racial Justice GRaphic
20
Mar

Venice Racial Justice Undermined

Recounting the challenges faced while attempting to create a racial & social justice committee within the Venice Neighborhood Council.
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