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Social + Racial Justice
17
Apr
Silent Struggle: Racism and Apathy in Venice
April 17, 2023
Defend Venice
Perspectives
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Social + Racial Justice
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
April 14, 2023
Defend Venice
Latest News
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Social + Racial Justice
Venice, CA— Addressing racist tweets and the rise in the recent, overt anti-Black energy in Venice..
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12
Apr
Traci Park’s Troubling Silence in the face of Anti-Black Hate
April 12, 2023
Defend Venice
Latest News
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Social + Racial Justice
Counting the days thatTraci Park has not acknowledged or denounced the anti-Black hate crime in Venice
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10
Apr
Venice Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized
April 10, 2023
Defend Venice
Latest News
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Social + Racial Justice
Hate Crime Alert: Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized in Venice, CA - Take a Stand Against Racially Motivated Vandalism
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06
Apr
Venice BLM Mural Vandalized, likely emboldened by racial overtones of Traci Park’s messaging.
April 6, 2023
Defend Venice
Social + Racial Justice
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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20
Mar
Venice Racial Justice Undermined
March 20, 2023
Defend Venice
Latest News
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Politics
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Social + Racial Justice
Recounting the challenges faced while attempting to create a racial & social justice committee within the Venice Neighborhood Council.
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02
Nov
The Not So Implicit Racism of the Traci Park Campaign
November 2, 2022
Defend Venice
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Politics
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Social + Racial Justice
No shortage of racism coming from the Traci Park campaign.
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12
Jul
More SamJam Shenanigans in Venice
July 12, 2019
Defend Venice
Social + Racial Justice
As if disrespecting, the Oakwood community once wasnt enough, SamJam organizers try to do it again
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11
Jul
No More Sam Jam Mom, Please
July 11, 2018
Defend Venice
Social + Racial Justice
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
June 14, 2018
Defend Venice
Community Actions
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Social + Racial Justice
Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach, CA protested for the third time for racist actions toward people of color.
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