Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Defend Venice ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://defendvenice.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Still No Mandate: The Real Reason Traci Park Won the CD11 Election](https://defendvenice.org/still-no-mandate-the-real-reason-traci-park-won-the-cd11-election/) - Traci Park didn't win CD11 on a mandate. The real reasons: low-turnout primary, a near-4-to-1 money advantage, a captured press, and an identity penalty.. - [How Venice Sparked Indigenous Peoples Day in Los Angeles](https://defendvenice.org/venice-indigenous-peoples-day-los-angeles/) - In 2015, Mike Bravo authored the Venice Neighborhood Council motion that sparked Los Angeles' citywide adoption of Indigenous Peoples Day in 2017. - [Venice Sparks Indigenous Peoples Day Movement in Los Angeles](https://defendvenice.org/venice-supports-indigenous-peoples-day-in-los-angeles-will-bonin/) - Two months after the Venice Neighborhood Council passed Mike Bravo's motion calling for Indigenous Peoples Day, LA Councilman Mitch O'Farrell took up the citywide push. - [Venice Neighborhood Council Motion to Adopt Indigenous Peoples Day in Los Angeles (September 2015)](https://defendvenice.org/venice-ca-considers-adopting-indigenous-peoples-day/) - Venice, CA— Sep.15, 2015, the Venice Neighborhood Council unanimously passed Mike Bravo's motion calling for the City of Los Angeles to adopt Indigenous Peoples Day. - [Racist Practices at Hotel Erwin: The Mark Sokol Receipts Venice Won't Talk About](https://defendvenice.org/racist-practices-at-hotel-erwin-mark-sokol-venice/) - Venice, CA— Hotel Erwin staff called LAPD on non-white paying guests. Owner Mark Sokol used his Venice Beach BID to shield the hotel. - [Who Said It Better? Wilson Fisk or Traci Park?](https://defendvenice.org/traci-park-vs-wilson-fisk/) - Traci Park and Marvel's Wilson Fisk use the same "safety" rhetoric. Six side-by-side examples expose the carceral populism playbook operating in CD11. - [What Happens When Traci Park Can't Script the Narrative: A WRAC CD11 Forum Breakdown](https://defendvenice.org/traci-park-wrac-cd11-forum-breakdown/) - Park admitted Venice Dell isn't dead, got caught claiming housing she fought against, and called voter-approved renter protections "stupid." We break it down. - [The Real "Outside Money" in CD11: Who's Funding Traci Park?](https://defendvenice.org/the-real-outside-money-in-cd11-whos-funding-traci-park/) - Westside Current wants you to worry about zip codes. We follow the actual money: landlord PACs, MAGA donors, and corporate real estate bankrolling Traci Park. - [Who Speaks For Us? Open Letter to Venice Heritage Museum](https://defendvenice.org/who-speaks-for-us-my-letter-to-venice-heritage-museum/) - 5th-generation Venice leader Mike Bravo addresses the Venice Heritage Museum's lack of Chicano and Indigenous leadership, trademark infringement, and institutional partnerships. - [Original Save Venice](https://defendvenice.org/original-save-venice/) - The group “Original Save Venice” is not authorized to use the “Save Venice” name, which is trademarked and registered. Avoid legal complications. - [Gjusta, No Friend to Venice Residents](https://defendvenice.org/gjusta-venice-no-friend-to-residents/) - Venice, CA - Trendy food goers may like Gjusta’s food but when they hear the back-story it doesn’t taste so good.. - [The Sports Harbour & The Terrace closed by The Venice Restaurant Group](https://defendvenice.org/the-sports-harbour-the-terrace-closed-by-the-venice-restaurant-group/) - By Will Kazlowski The local beloved hangout The Sports Harbour, on 13484 Washington Blvd just east of Lincoln Blvd, was forced to close its doors on September 30th 2018. It was the latest victim from heartless property owners that call themselves The Venice Restaurant Group which includes Hans Tiedemann, his partner Michael Dobson, and current Venice Neighborhood Council member Michael Greco. In addition - [Traci Park Tokenizes Death of Chris "Spanto" Printup](https://defendvenice.org/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 - [Find Out Who Your Landlord Is](https://defendvenice.org/find-your-landlord/) - Know your tenant rights and power. Ways to find your landlord and hold them accountable for your quality of life. - [Anti-Blackness on the Rise in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/overt-anti-blackness-on-the-rise-in-venice/) - Venice, CA— Addressing racist tweets and the rise in the recent, overt anti-Black energy in Venice.. - [Traci Park's MAGA Messaging](https://defendvenice.org/traci-parks-maga-messaging/) - Deconstructing Traci Park’s speech at DA Nathan Hochman’s swearing-in—fear-mongering, dog whistles, and white supremacy messaging revealed. - [The Not So Implicit Racism of the Traci Park Campaign](https://defendvenice.org/the-not-so-implicit-racism-of-the-traci-park-campaign/) - No shortage of racism coming from the Traci Park campaign. - [Traci Park's Troubling Silence in the face of Anti-Black Hate](https://defendvenice.org/days-traci-park-denounce-anti-blackness/) - Councilwoman Traci Park's delayed and subdued reaction to the vandalism of Venice Black Lives Matter mural speaks volumes. - [Venice BLM Mural Vandalized, likely emboldened by racial overtones of Traci Park's messaging.](https://defendvenice.org/venice-blm-mural-vandalized-likely-emboldened-by-racial-overtones-of-traci-parks-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. - [Traci Park Visits the Venice NC](https://defendvenice.org/traci-park-visits-the-vnc/) - Venice, CA— constituents call for racial justice accountability for Park’s growing resume of racism reinforcing actions. - [Spanto Memorial Celebration at Oakwood Park](https://defendvenice.org/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. - [Third Protest Against Hotel Erwin for Racist Practices](https://defendvenice.org/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. - [More SamJam Shenanigans in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/more-samjam-shenanigans-in-venice/) - As if disrespecting, the Oakwood community once wasnt enough, SamJam organizers try to do it again.. - [No More Sam Jam Mom, Please](https://defendvenice.org/no-more-sam-jam-mom-please/) - Penske sanctioned gentrification party desecrates First Baptist Church; takes over Oakwood Park for the day. - [Silent Struggle: Racism and Apathy in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/silent-struggle-racism-and-apathy-in-venice/) - Quick reflections on the normalizing of overt racism in Venice and the community apathy that emboldens it. - [Venice Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized](https://defendvenice.org/venice-black-lives-matter-mural-vandalized/) - Venice, CA— Recent act of racially motivated vandalism targets the Black Lives Matter mural in the historic Oakwood neighborhood of Venice, CA, - [Why Being a Venice Original Matters.](https://defendvenice.org/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. - [More Westside Current Lies: Debunking their Attack on Mar Vista Voice](https://defendvenice.org/westside-current-lies-mar-vista-voice/) - Mar Vista Voice sets the record straight, exposing the lies behind Westside Current's latest smear campaign. - [Venice Racial Justice Undermined](https://defendvenice.org/venice-racial-justice-undermined/) - Recounting the challenges faced while attempting to create a racial & social justice committee within the Venice Neighborhood Council. - [Traci Park Intervened to Kill Planned Housing Operation at Ballona Wetlands Before Man Burned to Death](https://knock-la.com/park-ballona-wetlands-death/) - $2.3 million in housing funding for RVs on Jefferson Boulevard was squashed at Traci Park’s direction. - [A Tale of Two Venices: Before There Was Dogtown, There Was Oakwood](https://knock-la.com/venice-oakwood-black-neighborhood-history-a270785f0a04/#new_tab) - A story about the African-American history of the Ghetto by the beach. - [Lupe Villa — 100 yrs of Solicitude in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/lupe-villa-100-yrs-of-solicitude-in-venice/) - 2005— Marizsa Bravo shares about her great-grandmother Lupe Villa and their family's Venice history - [Lindsey Haley: Chicano Poet & Activist](https://www.kcet.org/shows/departures/lindsey-haley-chicano-poet-and-activist#new_tab) - Lindsey Haley was raised in Venice. Her family was part of the Chicano wave that set roots in the Westside during the 1960's and 1970's. - [LA Sentinel: White Man’s Mansion May Replace Historic Black Church](https://lasentinel.net/white-mans-mansion-may-replace-historic-black-church.html#new_tab) - A simmering battle is underway in Venice as advocates strive to prevent replacement of the historic First Baptist Church with an 11,000 square feet residence. - [Councilman Mike Bonin Undermines Black History in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/mike-bonin-undermines-black-history-in-venice/) - Venice, CA⁠— LA City Councilman Mike Bonin undermines justice to save the most historic Black Church and Community space in #Venice - [Bertha Castro and the Venice Teen Post](https://defendvenice.org/bertha-castro-and-the-venice-teen-post/) - The Honorable Bertha Castro positive influence on Chicano youth and movement in Venice, CA in the 60s and 70s - [Venice Neighborhood Council Member Erin Darling Resigns— Read His Letter](https://defendvenice.org/venice-ca-council-board-member-resigns-read-letter/) - Venice, CA - Venice Neighborhood Council Board Member Erin Darling resigns from board. - [CD 11 Candidate Erin Darling Speaks at Oakwood Park in Venice, CA](https://defendvenice.org/cd11-candidate-erin-darling-oakwood-park-venice/) - March 26, 2022— CD 11 Candidate Erin Darling Speaks at Oakwood Park in Venice, CA - [BLM Street Mural Coming to Venice](https://defendvenice.org/blm-street-mural-venice-ca/) - Venice, CA— #BlackLivesMatter themed street mural coming to the heart of Oakwood at E.L. Holmes Square / First Baptist Church of Venice - [Dec 2020— Update on First Baptist Church of Venice](https://defendvenice.org/dec-2020-update-on-first-baptist-church-of-venice/) - [VIDEO: Venice Natives Fight to Protect Black History from Penske Mega-Mansion](https://defendvenice.org/video-venice-natives-fight-to-protect-black-history-from-penske-mega-mansion/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9elopzv7oU&feature=youtu.be - [A Trip Through Oakwood](https://defendvenice.org/a-trip-through-oakwood-venice-ca/) - A beautiful testimony of the Oakwood neighborhood in Venice, CA by Beth Miller from the July 1988 issue of the Free Venice Beachhead. - [SMDP: FBCV seeks letters of support in fight for historic designation](https://defendvenice.org/smdp-fbcv-seeks-letters-of-support-in-fight-for-historic-designation/) - First Baptist Church seeks letters of support in fight for historic designation by Clara Harter The First Baptist Church of Venice is fighting to preserve the 110 year legacy of its historically black congregation and is seeking public letters to support its designation as a historic cultural monument. The stakes to save the church building - [Follow Up Appeal Hearing for Historical Church- Aug.15th](https://defendvenice.org/first-baptist-church-venice-appeal-hearing/) - Follow Up Appeal Hearing for First Baptist Church of Venice challenging the issuing of a Change-of-Use permit. Read more to see how you can support. - [Mike Bonin Subverts Venice Community's Voice - Aims to Reverse 758 Sunset Decision](https://defendvenice.org/mike-bonin-subverts-communitys-voice-aims-to-reverses-758-sunset-decision/) - Mike Bonin subverts the community's voice. Aims to reverse precedent setting 758 Sunset (small lot subdivision) decision by WLA Planning Commission. - [Venice Dogz' Response to LA Times Article re: SnapChat Leaving](https://defendvenice.org/venice-dogz-response-la-times-article-snapchat/) - Venice, CA - the community activist group instrumental in pressuring Snap Inc. to leave Venice responds to the LA Times Article regarding SnapChat leaving Venice. - [LA Curbed: The Fight Over the First Baptist Church](https://defendvenice.org/the-fight-over-the-first-baptist-church/) - Venice, CA- Variety owner Jay Penske wants to make a home for his family out of the church, long a fixture in Oakwood’s black community - [The First Baptist Church of Venice: A Brief History](https://defendvenice.org/the-first-baptist-church-of-venice-a-brief-history/) - A brief history of the historical First Baptist Church in Venice, CA. It is the oldest Black Church and spiritual community space for African Americans in Venice. - [VNC Votes to Desecrate Oldest African American Church in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/venice-ca-council-votes-desecrate-african-american-church/) - Venice, CA - Gentrification council continues pattern of showing zero regard for the African-American community . Votes to approve 3 story Penske development. - [Community Fights to Save Historic Black Church in Venice, Bonin Promises to Help](https://defendvenice.org/save-venice-ca-historic-church-mike-bonin-to-help/) - Native Venice residents speak on the need to save this important Venice landmark. Councilman Bonin promises to join the fight. - [Laddie on Saving the First Baptist Church](https://defendvenice.org/laddie-first-baptist-church-venice-ca/) - Venice, CA - Laddie Williams touching on the history of the First Baptist Church and calling for support to save this instrumental community space. - [Mike Bonin's Campaign, Lobbyists, and $ Influence in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/mike-bonins-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 - [VNC Seeks to Undermine Preservation of Venice History](https://defendvenice.org/vnc-seeks-to-undermine-preservation-of-venice-history/) - Venice’s real estate oriented neighborhood council seeks motion to undermine SurveyLA’s research recognizing historical significance of Venice properties. - [Venice Council's Continued Marginalization of People of Color - A Native Venetian's Letter](https://defendvenice.org/venice-ca-council-marginalization-people-of-color/) - Venice, CA- A Native Venetians letter to Venice Neighborhood Council regarding it's continued and conscious exclusion of People of Color. - [Venice Protest: Development Shenanigans on Brooks Ave— Who's Responsible?](https://defendvenice.org/venice-protest-development-shenanigans-on-brooks-ave-whos-responsible/) - On Saturday August 6th, 2016 Venice residents of all cultural and economic backgrounds protested the most recent case of unscrupulous development on Brooks Ave. - [Venice: Black & Brown Leaders Unite- Call for Boycott of VNC BBQ](https://defendvenice.org/boycott-venice-nc-bbq/) - Venice, CA - Black and Brown Leaders Unite and call for boycott of VNC "community" BBQ. - [Fmr Venice Chamber President Carl Lambert May Face Criminal Charges from City Attorney](https://defendvenice.org/fmr-venice-chamber-president-carl-lambert-may-face-criminal-charges-from-city-attorney/) - City attorney files lawsuit against Carl Lambert, alleging he refused to comply with orders to stop operating Venice Suites apartment building as a hotel. - [Venice (S)Election, says Yes to Gentrifiers— No to People of Color](https://defendvenice.org/venice-election-says-yes-to-gentrifiers-no-to-people-of-color/) - Venice, CA- Venice Chamber of Commerce (VCC) takes over VNC, exploits loophole in VNC by-laws. People of Color removed from representation. - [VIDEO: Walking Tour of Venice's Illegal Developments | Lawsuit](https://defendvenice.org/video-walking-tour-of-venice-ca-illegal-developments-lawsuit/) - On April 5, 2016 the Venice Coalition to Preserve our Unique Community Character (VC-PUCC) Led a Walking Tour Illustrating Their Lawsuit Against the City of Los Angeles’ Flagrant Disregard for Its Own Planning Policies - [PRESS RELEASE: Venice Groups Request Investigation Into Potential Election Fraud](https://defendvenice.org/press-release-venice-groups-request-investigation-into-potential-election-fraud/) - Venice, CA - Venice Groups Request Investigation Into Potential Election Fraud in June 5th Venice Neighborhood Council Elections - [Venice LUPC Chair says: 'No Loss of Property Rights'— Refutes Ryavec's Fear Mongering](https://defendvenice.org/venice-lupc-chair-says-no-loss-of-property-rights-refutes-ryavecs-fear-mongering/) - Venice, CA - That any Venice home owner will lose 50% or any amount of their property rights due to VNC's DRAFT report on Mass, Scale & Character is a fallacy. - [VNC Board Member Releases Gentrification Slate for 2016 Election](https://defendvenice.org/vnc-board-member-joe-murphy-releases-his-gentrification-slate/) - VNC Board Member Releases His Gentrification Slate for 2016 VNC Elections - [Venice Community Shuts Down CD 11 'Invite Only' Land Use Meeting](https://defendvenice.org/venice-ca-community-shuts-down-land-use-meeting/) - Venice,CA - community activists shut down L.A . Dept. of City Planning's “invitation only” land use and planning meeting . - [Community Event: Venice Coalition Attorney Update](https://defendvenice.org/venice-ca-lawsuit-update/) - Our attorney will explain (in plain English) what's going on in Venice and how we can work together to win this important and complex lawsuit. - [Videos Documenting Recent LAPD Harassment in Venice,CA](https://defendvenice.org/video-lapd-harassment-venice-ca-2015/) - Venice, CA- Why the sudden increase in harassment of traditional Black and Brown residents? Videos documenting just a few accounts of ethnic cleansing by LAPD. - [Venice Community Files Lawsuit Against L.A. City Planning for Destroying Community Character](https://defendvenice.org/venice-community-files-lawsuit-against-los-angeles-city-planning/) - BREAKING NEWS- Venice,CA March 2, 2016: Venice Coalition to Preserve Unique Community Character (VC-PUCC) tells Los Angeles City Planning: "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" - [Video: Venice Townhall Meeting Regarding the "Gang" Injunction](https://defendvenice.org/video-venice-townhall-meeting-regarding-the-gang-injunction/) - Venice,CA Nov 12, 2015- (Video) Townhall Meeting Regarding the "Gang" Injunction . Q&A panel feat. V2K HELPER , Cpt. Alberca (LAPD), and community members. - [Venice Know Your Rights! Community Training](https://defendvenice.org/venice-know-your-rights-community-training/) - Venice, CA - Know Your Rights Training — organized in response to to the recent increase in police harassment in the Oakwood area of Venice. - [Help Save La Fiesta Brava: How You Can Help](https://defendvenice.org/save-la-fiesta-brava-venice-ca-help/) - JOIN your Venice friends and neighbors to oppose the proposed development of the La Fiesta Brava Property in Venice, CA - [Blood on Bonin's Hands?](https://defendvenice.org/blood-on-mike-bonin-hands/) - Venice,CA - Now Shakespeare, an African American unhoused man, is dead. Who really has blood on their hands? - [Venice Neighborhood Council says "Release Brendon Glenn Video"](https://defendvenice.org/venice-neighborhood-council-release-brendon-glenn-video/) - Venice Neighborhood Council unanimously votes: Urges LAPD to release video regarding the killing of Brendon Glenn by LAPD officer - [36 New Venice Applications in Two Weeks!](https://defendvenice.org/36-new-venice-applications-in-two-weeks/) - [iframe src="http://savevenice.me/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/36-New-Venice-Applications-in-Two-Weeks.pdf" width="100%" height="600"] - [Stop the Demolitions, Attend Coastal Commision Meeting Jun 13th, 2014](https://defendvenice.org/coastal-commission-meeting-june-2014/) - Venice Needs You! Please attend the Coastal Commission Meeting at Huntington Beach City Hall on Friday June 13 to OPPOSE EIGHT DEMOLITIONS and one restaurant project. - [Global Investors Promote Real Estate Investment in Venice](https://defendvenice.org/global-investors-promote-real-estate-investment-in-venice-ca/) - Global investors aiming to turn Venice, CA into enclave for the rich , aiming to continue gentrification with no concern for the Venice community - [Venice Community Meeting | Wed. May 27th - 7pm](https://defendvenice.org/venice-community-meeting-wed-may-27th-7pm/) - Venice Community Meeting to Organize Opposition against: 28,000 sq ft. Office Building proposed for OFW & Sunset Ave. :Wed., May 27 7pm @ 20 Sunset Ave. - [Tell MIKE BONIN: No Car Lifts in Venice!](https://defendvenice.org/tell-mike-bonin-no-car-lifts-in-venice/) - This vote will set an unfavorable precedence for car lifts in Venice-- period. Is this what our community really wants? The unsightly lifts will only add 30 parking spaces at the expense of one our neighborhood's most beloved murals and further deteriorate the artistic spirit of our community. We need parking in Venice but instead of ## Pages - [Defend Venice](https://defendvenice.org/) - Defend Venice — (formerly Save Venice) Indigenous and Civil Rights education and activism organization based in Venice, CA - [Venice Chicano Manifesto](https://defendvenice.org/chicano-manifesto/) - MANIFESTO COMPANION RESOURCE PAGE This is the companion page for the Venice Chicano Values Manifesto, written by Mike Bravo and published by Defend Venice. The manifesto is a framework for re-centering Chicano and Indigenous values in how we move, organize, and hold each other accountable — rooted in five generations of Venice roots and grounded - [The First Baptist Church of Venice](https://defendvenice.org/first-baptist-church-of-venice/) - The historic fight to save the First Baptist Church of Venice, CA — a landmark of Oakwood's Black and Brown community history. Led by Mike Bravo and the Defend Venice volunteers. Now archived as a historical record. - [Save the Barry Building — Stop the CD11 Demolition Playbook](https://defendvenice.org/save-the-barry-building/) - A billionaire family wants to demolish a designated Los Angeles landmark. Traci Park's apparatus is making it happen. The precedent threatens Venice heritage sites next. - [Traci Park](https://defendvenice.org/traci-park/) - Articles and political analyses addressing the white nationalist initiatives of West Los Angeles, CD 11 Councilwoman Traci Park. - [Latest News](https://defendvenice.org/blog/) - Blog feed for Defend Venice - [Stop 1410-1422 Main Street](https://defendvenice.org/stop-1410-1422-main-street/) - Stop the oversized 1410-1422 Main Street development in Venice. Get the facts, see the record, and take action before the Feb 26 City hearing. - [Campaigns](https://defendvenice.org/campaigns/) - Defend Venice, CA - List of campaigns we are directly promoting. - [Who is Defend Venice?](https://defendvenice.org/about-us/) - Defend Venice—We are an organic media & action movement defending the social, cultural, and spiritual integrity of Venice Beach, CA - [Defend Venice — Events](https://defendvenice.org/event-directory/) - [Venice Chicano History](https://defendvenice.org/venice-chicano-history/) - A collection of Chicano history as it pertains to Mexican and other Spanish speaking Indigenous peoples in Venice, CA and West Los Angeles. - [Venice Black History](https://defendvenice.org/black-history/) - [Venice, CA Black History Gallery](https://defendvenice.org/black-history/gallery/) - Growing gallery showcasing Black History in the last coastal community of color in California— Venice. - [Links](https://defendvenice.org/links/) - [Enforce Dog Leash Law at Oakwood Park](https://defendvenice.org/campaigns/oakwood-park-dog-leash-issue/) - Hub page for the effort to enforce the dog leash law at Oakwood Park and protect community elders, youth, and cultural space from being injured. - [First Baptist Church of Venice 75th Anniversary](https://defendvenice.org/black-history/first-baptist-church-of-venice-75th-anniversary/) - The History at the First Baptist Church of Venice, CA is firmly established. 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