LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell | Racial Justice Event – The Legacy of Eminent Domain: Freeway Placements and Its Impact on Black and Brown Communities

The Legacy of Eminent Domain: Freeway Placements and Its Impact on Black and Brown Communities

Wednesday, February 26 | 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Jesse Owens Park (Inside Gym)

9651 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047

Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for a conversation with guest speakers on the history and lasting impact of eminent domain in the 2nd District.

We will discuss how freeway placements and other forms of eminent domain disproportionately affected Black and Brown communities as well as explore ways to meet infrastructure needs without harming communities.

This event will also include a viewing of select photos from Jeff Gates’s series “In Our Path.”

For questions, please contact 2ds-events@bos.lacounty.gov.

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