Category

Social + Racial Justice
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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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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sam jam party in venice
12
Jul

More SamJam Shenanigans in Venice

As if disrespecting, the Oakwood community once wasnt enough, SamJam organizers try to do it again
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sam jam party in venice
11
Jul

No More Sam Jam Mom, Please

Penske sanctioned gentrification party desecrates First Baptist Church; takes over Oakwood Park for the day.
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14
Jun

Third Protest Against Hotel Erwin for Racist Practices

Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach, CA protested for the third time for racist actions toward people of color.
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