Others have also targeted Latino artists and not-for-profit organisations from Boyle Heights, accusing them of being shills for invading capitalists. Boyle Heights is a hardscrabble, overwhelmingly Latino community which sits across the Los Angeles river from the lofts and skyscrapers of downtown. An anonymous Facebook page, Defend Boyle Heights from Defend Boyle Heights, has highlighted the role of Ultra-red, a small arts collective that advocates cultural and political struggle. The four are also prominent in Union de Vecinos, the LA Tenants Union and Boyle Heights Alliance Against Artwashing and Displacement (Bhaad), groups which form part of Defend Boyle Heights. It’s ludicrous and insulting to all they’re doing.” She said all those targeted by Defend Boyle Heights were gentrifiers or enablers.

Source: The Guardian October 18, 2017 11:01 UTC