Middleground 9: Ramen and Racism
from Front Porch Report Hosted by Taz and Sam
Race, justice, and the tragedy of the human condition are at the forefront this week as Taz and Sam explore the aftermath of a vadalism in San Antonio, Texas, and a legacy of polution in Los Angeles, California. Ramen shop vandalized with racist messages after owner speaks out against Texas’ reopening KSAT - Jakob Rodriguez, March 14, 20201 https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/03/14/ramen-shop-vandalized-with-racist-messages-after-owner-speaks-out-against-texas-reopening/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=ksat12&fbclid=IwAR3BmMcpSURPeEs1YQMDjhVT2Afmf4q2q8wgU67F3OyQPfwbtnS0jkeEiWQ The Exide plant in Vernon closed 3 years ago. The vast majority of lead-contaminated properties remain uncleaned Los Angeles Times - Tony Barboza, Ben Poston April 26, 2018 https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-exide-cleanup-20180426-story.html 'I felt I killed my children': lead poisons California community – and fills kids' teeth The Guardian - Brian Osgood March 29, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/29/i-felt-i-killed-my-children-lead-poisons-california-community-and-fills-kids-teeth
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