Photo by Taya Gray/The Desert Sun On January 15, 2024, a diverse group of people of different races, religions and affiliations joined Attorney Areva Martin and Palm Springs’ Section 14 Survivors & Descendants for an MLK Day rally, symbolic march and interfaith service at United Methodist Church of Palm Springs. Tap the button to read […]
People Gather for Symbolic March in Palm Springs Read More »
Historic legislation builds on nationwide momentum to redress historical injustices, with recent examples including Bruce’s Beach in Southern California and Evanston, Illinois Martin reiterates calls for long overdue justice for Survivors of Section 14 in Palm Springs, whose homes were wrongfully burned down and destroyed by the city in the 1960s Los Angeles, CA (December
A group of former and current Palm Springs residents are demanding reparations after they say the city forcibly evicted them and destroyed their homes nearly 60 years ago. Watch the full ABC News Nightline report by following the link. READ THE FULL STORY
It’s important to note, no formal eviction process was ever implemented. These families were forced from their communities, their homes and belongings burned by the City of Palm Springs. Section 14 Survivors and Descendants are calling for Palm Springs to do the right thing. WATCH THE FULL STORY
Black and Mexican Families Sue Palm Springs After Being “Evicted” Read More »
Former U.S President Donald Trump is now facing federal charges. CNN’s Kim Brunhuber speaks with Civil Rights Attorney and Legal Affairs Commentator, Areva Martin, about the potential jeopardy the former president could be in. WATCH 05:18 – Source: CNN
Former U.S. President Donald Trump Faces Federal Charges; Analysis from Areva Martin Read More »
On Saturday June 3, 2023, Areva Martin was honored with a Civic Leadership Award for Human Services by The Links, Incorporated. The Links, Incorporated is an international nonprofit established in 1946. Today, it is one of America’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations that is committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic
AREVA WINS CIVIC LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR HUMAN SERVICES Read More »