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Palm Springs Promises to ‘Right That Wrong’ for Black, Latino Community Destroyed in 1960s
Los Angeles Times — The City of Palm Springs takes a first step towards reparations for Section 14 Survivors and Descendants. But negotiations are still underway. “Attorney Areva Martin, who represents the former residents and descendants of Section 14, said in a statement that the group was “encouraged that the City of Palm Springs has
Areva Martin Launches Revolutionary Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
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A First-Of-Its-Kind Reparations Package Is Introduced
March 27 2024— The Legislative Black Caucus introduced the first-of-its-kind reparations package with 14 bills. “We’re very grateful for Sen. Butler’s leadership and support for the Survivors of Palm Springs Section 14,” Martin told Playbook. “We’re hopeful that the city will continue to engage in a productive dialogue to reach a targeted and tailored solution
Areva Martin and Community Demand Transparency and Accountability in Shooting of Autistic Teen
Los Angeles— In light of the recent and tragic event in Apple Valley, California, where 15-year-old Ryan Gainer was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy, Areva Martin, a prominent civil rights attorney and advocate, has issued the following statement expressing profound outrage and calling for immediate action, emphasizing the need for full transparency and accountability:
‘We’re Asking for Their Debt to be Paid’: Slavery Descendants Seek $70 Billion In Reparations from Saint Louis University
A civil rights attorney representing hundreds of Black Americans whose ancestors helped build Saint Louis University during slavery demanded $70 billion in reparations for years of free labor. Attorney Areva Martin announced the reconciliation package on Feb. 8 at the Missouri university’s Busch Student Center, where she and other prominent community members put pressure on