Section 14: Reparations fight in Palm Springs hits speed bump

May. 02, 2023 California

A former resident of the neighborhood, which was bulldozed and burned by Palm Springs officials, says the city’s dispute of its role in Section 14 is “asinine.”

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Credits

Guest:

Pearl Devers - former Section 14 resident and activist Paul Albani-Burgio, breaking news and city reporter for the Desert Sun

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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