The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to lead a memorial service and rally in Pasadena for victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires, which resulted in significant loss of life and property. Accompanying him will be attorney Ben Crump, who represents affected families. The fires have especially impacted the predominantly Black community in Altadena, exacerbating existing social inequalities. Sharpton criticized attempts to exploit the tragedy for political gain, emphasizing the need for communal mourning and collective recovery efforts as the community grapples with the devastation.
The wildfires scourging Los Angeles these last few weeks have been a devastating humanitarian and natural disaster. People have lost their homes, their memories, and ultimately their lives.
The Eaton fire ripped through a historic and predominantly Black community in Altadena, wiping out many older homes and with them accumulated generational wealth.
A UCLA study published last week said Black residents in Altadena were 1.3 times more likely to have experienced major damage or complete destruction of their home during the inferno.
I will join with Attorney Crump to bring the community together to mourn those we have lost and galvanize them to recover, restore, and rebuild.
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