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Perspectives
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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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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11
Apr

Why Being a Venice Original Matters.

Reflecting on the importance of being a Venice Original and the fight against gentrification, as we delve into the challenges faced by the community and the need to preserve its rich history and culture.
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Venice Dogs , Ca Activists
02
Mar

Venice Dogz’ Response to LA Times Article re: SnapChat Leaving

Venice community activist group instrumental in pressuring Snap Inc. to leave Venice responds to the LA Times Article regarding SnapChat leaving.
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Venice gentrification Council
18
Oct

VNC Votes to Desecrate Oldest African American Church in Venice

Tonight the Venice Neighborhood Council tonight voted to desecrate the oldest African American Church in the Venice ! No respect or compassion for the history of the African American community at all. It’s a well known fact when the desecration of churches synagogues, mosques, are not respected the people of the community are not respected...
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Mike Bonin, Lobbyist, Venice beach, CA
06
Mar

Mike Bonin’s Campaign, Lobbyists, and $ Influence in Venice

City of LA Ethic Commission records show lobbyist-related financial support for Mike Bonin’s 2017 Campaign plus, money developers have spent on lobbyists between 2014-16 in Venice.
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venice vnc ira koslow
18
Aug

Venice Council’s Continued Marginalization of People of Color – A Native Venetian’s Letter

Venice, CA- A Native Venetians letter to Venice Neighborhood Council regarding it's continued and conscious exclusion of People of Color.
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