FRSC:SOUTH CENTRAL FARMERS EVICTION: Interview with Leslie Morava

by Skidmark Bob (skidmarkbob [at] rattlebrain.com)

Tue, Jun 13, 2006 1:58PM

Interview with Leslie Morava on evictions in South Central L.A. estimated 45 arrests including Daryl Hannah and John Quigley trying to keep 14 acre farm for the people of
South Central L.A. Interviewed on Free Radio Santa Cruz 101fm

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An early morning raid began this 5-hour long eviction that is still in process. Trees are being cut down, bulldozers are leveling the families’ food, hundreds of protesters are on site rallying with tears in their eyes as the nation’s largest urban farm is destroyed before them. The L.A.P.D. is on tactical alert as fire ladders and cherry pickers are being brought in to remove the tree-sitters. The 350 families created this oasis 14 years ago in the wake of the 1992 uprising when this land was offered to the community by the then Mayor as a form of mitigation.

Call the Mayor, Jan Perry, Horowitz, and Sherrif's: Jan perry 323-846-2651 or 213-473-7009; Mayor Villaraigosa 213-978-0600, Ralph Horowitz office 310 440-7878

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§Chavez Ravine 2006

by Justice

Tue, Jun 13, 2006 6:12PM

We're Not Giving Up!

The Farm is being Bulldozed! Let's not mourn but continue to fight for its life and the livelihood of the South Central Farmers!

Over 50 arrests have been made, a few demonstrators have suffered blows from batons and the bulldozers were sent in to demolish the blooming crops, indigenous plants and 14 years of love that have been put into the farm. We are continuing to stand strong with tears in our eyes. It is not over yet! The community cannot be defeated. Join us to peacefully protest the police attack on our community.

A candlelight vigil will be held tonight at 7:00pm as we have for 21 nights at the Farm. There is police perimeter set up so be respectful of that barrier for your safety and the safety of the rest of the community. We want safety for our families and the land to be returned to the community. We are gathered at the corner of 41st St & Long Beach Ave. Los Angeles, CA.
-please bring candles and supplies such as water or food to share as we have been dispossessed.
A demonstration at the mayor's house is also being organized simultaneously with the vigil at the Farm. Here's the info:
At 7pm tonight we will be gathering at Villaraigosa's
house in protest of the actions taken by the state
against the community today.

Bring banners, instruments, chants and signs.

What: PROTEST/VIGIL AT ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA'S HOUSE

When: 7pm today, Tuesday

Where: the "mayor's mansion"
605 S. Irving St., LA
(In Hancock Park near Wilton and Wilshire)

JOIN US IN EXUBERANT SHOW OF PEOPLE'S POWER AND
OUTRAGE AGAINST THOSE BEHIND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE
FARM!

Thank you for all your support and dedication to the struggle of the South Central Farmers.
-South Central Farmers Support Coalition

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