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THREAD: As we approach #Juneteenth, let’s highlight and celebrate the Black community in our district. Today, here is some local #BlackHistory from #CA44. 1/
After #WWII, the #Black community in L.A. grew quickly as people moved from all over the country in search of greater #opportunity. #SecondGreatMigration 2/
#Watts was one of the few places where #Black families were not #redlined or otherwise prevented from buying property. 3/
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Pancake assembly line in #Watts with the @EASTSIDERIDERS and a crew of community volunteers ImageImageImage
Changing out the numbers every day. Today’s tally: 27,649 (he had to go grab a nine) @EASTSIDERIDERS Image
Do you know Mary Mary? Well I'm in a group just like that except we're Uncle Uncle. Maybe tomorrow I'll come sing for you. - Rodney Howard #Watts Image
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