Fernando Rejón

Executive director, Urban Peace Institute

Executive director at the Urban Peace Institute

Fernando Rejón on KCRW

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

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

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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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