Fernando Rejón

Executive director, Urban Peace Institute

Executive director at the Urban Peace Institute

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Can the community famous for its political organizing and trucemaking come together in the face of renewed violence?

The struggle for peace after deadly shootings in Watts

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Homicides in the City of LA are up 25% from last year, according to LA Police Department Chief Michel Moore.

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Homicides in the City of LA are up 25% from last year, according to LA Police Department Chief Michel Moore.

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