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Dahlia Ferlito

Dahlia Ferlito

From Passive Racism to Anti-Racism: A White Liberal’s Journey

“Have whitey do it” read the text from my friend. Perplexed, I wrote back “Was this meant for me?” to which they responded “We have some…

9 min readAug 23, 2021

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From Passive Racism to Anti-Racism: A White Liberal’s Journey

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Garcetti, Where’s The Money?

The Mayor of Los Angeles continues to fail his constituents with empty promises. Quit the political theatre and listen to the People.

5 min readDec 16, 2020

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Garcetti, Where’s The Money?

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White People 4 Black Lives

Pride, Police, and Black Lives Matter

I am a white, anti-racist and LGBTQ+ activist living in Los Angeles, and part of a large and growing community with intersectional…

5 min readJun 13, 2020

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Pride, Police, and Black Lives Matter

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White People 4 Black Lives

Cancel The McCarthy Contract: One Step Toward Ending Jail Expansion in Los Angeles County

LA County, the world’s largest jailer, is extracting people from their communities and allowing corporate interests and politicians to…

5 min readJul 30, 2019

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Cancel The McCarthy Contract: One Step Toward Ending Jail Expansion in Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles Serial Killer: Ed Buck

When you think of a serial killer, who comes to mind? The Zodiac Killer, Ted Bundy, and Hannibal Lecter are iconic serial killers…

3 min readJul 17, 2019

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Los Angeles Serial Killer: Ed Buck

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White People 4 Black Lives

Gavin Newsom, Condemn DA Jackie Lacey’s Continued Pursuit of the Death Penalty

Jackie Lacey is on the wrong side of history, again. A recent report revealed that the Los Angeles District Attorney has a pattern of…

5 min readJul 16, 2019

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Gavin Newsom, Condemn DA Jackie Lacey’s Continued Pursuit of the Death Penalty

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Los Angeles: Vote Yes On Measure EE

White People 4 Black Lives stands in solidarity with United Teachers Los Angeles and their call to support Measure EE.

2 min readMay 30, 2019

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Los Angeles: Vote Yes On Measure EE

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The Los Angeles Police Protective League, Exposed

Police unions create a Blue Wall of Silence to defend and obscure police misconduct.

8 min readApr 18, 2019

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The Los Angeles Police Protective League, Exposed

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White People 4 Black Lives

The Los Angeles Police Protective League, Exposed

The following section is adapted from a resource provided through the Showing Up for Racial Justice network. This information focuses on…

8 min readApr 18, 2019

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The Los Angeles Police Protective League, Exposed

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White People 4 Black Lives

The Road Toward Justice Is Long: AB 392 Is One Step Along the Way

Why AB 392?

8 min readMar 20, 2019

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The Road Toward Justice Is Long: AB 392 Is One Step Along the Way

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Dahlia Ferlito

Dahlia Ferlito

Dahlia is a white, queer, non-binary anti-racist organizer, co-founder of White People for Black Lives & on the Leadership Team of Showing Up for Racial Justice

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