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LA activists blame Olympics as a tool of gentrification
LA will host the 2028 Olympics, but activists here are against the idea, believing that preparations for the games will displace low-income communities. They’re networking with activists abroad who feel the same.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenLA will host the 2028 Olympics, but activists here are against the idea, believing that preparations for the games will displace low-income communities. They’re networking with activists abroad who feel the same.
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3 storiesLocal activists target Olympic preparations as catalyst of gentrification
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics, local activists are calling attention to the displacement of low-income communities in the city, blaming the Olympics as a tool of gentrification.
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