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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Has LA Gang Violence Turned into Ethnic Cleansing?

    Some experts say that gang violence in Los Angeles has turned into a campaign of ethnic cleansing.  What's behind the increase in racial violence and why have ongoing attempts at intervention failed so far?  Are Latino gangs trying to push black residents out of their neighborhoods? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Jim Sterngold • Jan 25, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Some experts say that gang violence in Los Angeles has turned into a campaign of ethnic cleansing. What's behind the increase in racial violence and why have ongoing attempts at intervention failed so far? Are Latino gangs trying to push black residents out of their neighborhoods? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.

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      Has LA Gang Violence Turned into Ethnic Cleansing?

      After a brief dip several years ago, gang violence in Los Angeles is rising again. On Monday, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to put a new property tax on the ballot to provide $50 million a year for anti-gang programs.

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