The South Bay Progressive Alliance (SBPA) unequivocally condemns the recently revealed racist conversations held by three Los Angeles City Councilmembers. We also call for the immediate resignation of Kevin DeLeon and Gil Cedillo, who have up to now refused to give up their positions. We also call upon our locally elected officials to join us in unequivocally condemning the racist behavior of these three L.A. Concilmembers. The reporting in San José Spotlight that local officials are mum on this issue is frankly disturbing.
This issue goes deeper than hurtful and racist remarks, serious as they were. DeLeon, Cedillo, and Nury Martinez were also involved in racist policy-making. Thousands of LA protesters of all colors continue to be outraged by their leadership of efforts to expand Municipal Code 41.18 and criminalize unhoused people (who are disproportionately African American & Latinx).
South Bay Progressive Alliance repudiates and rejects racism in any and all political candidates, community leaders, and government policies. Racism is not just a question of individual attitudes. It is hard-wired into the American economy and government, based on the horrific and bloody legacy of chattel slavery, murder of indigenous peoples, land theft, Jim Crow terrorism, brutal housing segregation, and race-based immigration restrictions. This is the only way to build the unity necessary to move toward the more cooperative and peaceful world we are striving for."a text block.
We can never let down our guard when it comes to the stain of racism as it invades our government or our public at large. As we publish this condemnation, it is reported that dolls with darkened complexions were found hanging by nooses in trees at three Bay Area schools. Wherever and whenever racism rears its ugly head, it is incumbent on all of us to speak out.
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