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alwaysbewoke · 1 month

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On March 16, 1991 Latasha Harlin’s short life came to a violent end in the midst of racial tensions in LA, and became a major spark for the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. By the late 1980s, racial tensions were high in South Los Angeles. After the change in national immigration laws in 1965 a large number of Korean immigrants arrived in Los Angeles and by 1968 the first Korean-owned market opened in South Central LA. Longtime African American residents in the area at first welcomed the Koreans but eventually grew angry with them because they refused to hire black employees and often treated their customers poorly. By 1990, 65% of South Central businesses were Korean-owned and a 1992 survey of these storeowners revealed considerable racial prejudice against black customers and black people in general. Koreans in response argued that their attitudes evolved from high crime rates in the area and shop owner fears of shootings and burglaries. Latasha Harlins became a victim of these racial tensions on the morning of Saturday, March 16, 1991. She entered a store owned by a Korean family, to purchase a bottle of orange juice. As she approached the counter, Soon Ja Du, accused her of stealing after seeing her place the bottle in her backpack, despite her holding the $2 payment approaching the counter to pay. Du grabbed the bag and the two women had a violent scuffle. Harlins threw the juice bottle back on the counter and turned to leave the store when Du pulled a .38-caliber handgun and shot 15-year-old Harlins in the back of the head. Du was arrested and her trial was held on November 15, 1991. Security-camera footage which showed Harlins’ attempt to pay for the juice and the subsequent scuffle between the two women convinced a jury to find Du guilty of voluntary manslaughter. The Judge, Joyce Karlin, rejected the jury’s recommendation and instead sentenced Du to five years probation, 400 hours of community service, and a $500 fine.

One of the many reasons black people don't f*** with Asians like that and we should collectively drive them out of our neighborhoods

#latasha harlins #los angeles riots #racial tensions #korean immigrants #south los angeles #soon ja du #racial prejudice #voluntary manslaughter #racial discrimination #asian anti blackness #asian racism

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way2uchuu · 7 months

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took the DSLR to the backyard

#los angeles #mine #my photos #canon #canon photography #canon rebel t6 #los angeles photography #los angeles photographer #south los angeles #airplane #airplanes #airplane photos #helicopter #the moon #look at the sky #la #la photographer #la photography #la photos

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abeja-rosa · 2 years

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#photography #photoshop #butterfly #white flowers #green leaves #nature #outdoors #earth day #south los angeles #california

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urbansoulfarmer · 1 year

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My art is part of the pop up art gallery at the Natural History Museum tomorrow!!

#urbansoulfarmer #natural history museum #green space #south los angeles

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athena411-blog · 2 years

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A very different book about the gangs and clubs of Los Angeles before the birth of the notorious Crips and Blood sets. Features information on African-American, Latino, Asian-American, and racially diverse clubs/gangs in South Los Angeles and adjacent areas.

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recursive360 · 10 months

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#los angeles #south los angeles #East Los Angeles #L.A.#lol #funny #happy 4th of july #USA #America #merica #southern california

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jimbotimes · 1 year

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WHAT DO L.A. AND BARCELONA HAVE IN COMMON? THE OLYMPIC GAMES, J.T., AND MORE

WHAT DO BARCELONA AND LOS ANGELES HAVE IN COMMON? THE OLYMPIC GAMES, J.T., AND MORE ⬇️

This update notes the second day of SEIU Local 99’s work stoppage and strike, as well as the recent L.A. County Motion to rename Grand Park to Gloria Molina Grand Park in honor of the former L.A. City Council and L.A. County Supervisor’s legacy for local government and Latina women in Los Angeles. Our update also reminds listeners that this Thursday, March 23rd we chat with the Council Member…

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#Barcelona #California #gloria molina #independent media #interviews #lausd #Los Angeles #patreon #policy #south los angeles #strike #Travel

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sclp90 · 1 year

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Watch "South Central Legacy Project" on YouTube

Please check out my YouTube channel! I have covered a range of topics from being the best version of yourself to black Women not being given the credit they deserve!

#the struggle is real #black history #black mental health #blackmentalwellness #mentalheathawareness #south los angeles #mentalwellness #blacklivesmatter

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conandaily2022 · 1 year

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LAPD arrests South Los Angeles, California's Benjamin Belser; Bail set at $6.2 million

Benjamin Parke Belser, 36, of South Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States was born in North Carolina, USA. He is 6’5″ tall and he weights 170 pounds.

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#California #Los Angeles County #North Carolina #South Los Angeles #Youtube

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vetion25 · 1 year

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CAPTURED BY A SOULLESS MAN WHO CUT OFF HIS LEG, SCARED DOG BEGS TO BE SAVED

Jordan isn’t your typical dog, according to ilovemydogsomuch.

This dog has seen the best and worst of humans in his little existence. When he was kidnapped by an angry homeless guy, his torment began. The man let out steam by strangling the dog and slicing off his leg. He then threw the dog 30 feet into a South Los Angeles river.

Jordan clung to an empty chips bag in the river for two days, doing his hardest to keep afloat. He was terribly dehydrated and his wounded limb had festered by the time he was discovered. Jordan was barely alive as the rescuers descended down the hillside to save him.

#South Los Angeles

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reportwire · 2 years

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Families Mourn Two Killed by Driver Who Fled LA Traffic Stop – NBC Los Angeles

Two grieving families gathered Saturday to remember the victims killed in a crash that police said was caused by a driver who fled from an attempted traffic stop in a South Los Angeles neighborhood. Family members and friends identified the victims killed in the Friday morning crash as Janisha Harris, a 35-year-old mother of two, and her 38-year-old friend Jamarea Keyes. “A pain like this,…