I had the opportunity on, Saturday past, to work at the old #10 Boys and Girls Club, thats now operated by the Latin American Center, and partnered with the #10 parents association. There was program going on that was designed to address the violence among the areas youth. Over two hundred and fifty young participants were present. My job was to prevent if possible any violence at this event, the organizers wanted to ensure if gangs showed up that nothing happened. As far as I can tell you nothing did while I was assigned there. There were speeches by young people and a popular radio station set up and broadcast the event. Very good for the organizers.Wait a minute, did I mention that 95% of the participants were Hispanic, and that not to mention there were no representatives from the #10 parents association. What’s going on? Were they not included? Were they not notified? Really what’s up? The only reminder of this centers rich black heritage was only scene in the pictures on the wall. Representation of this rich heritage was not noticed in actual attendance, and not to mention many organizers were the new people in the community. Obviously this is a significant sign of polarization and the suspects are obvious.
Welcome to the new North West.
