The residents of the city’s downtown square were forcibly removed and their homes bulldozed to make room for commercial real estate.
While the city issued an apology back in 2021, it still isn’t enough to repair the damage, says Areva Martin, the lead attorney representing the families. “Even though the burning out of Section 14 happened in the 1950s and ‘60s, the consequences, the repercussion, of that burning out, that forceful removal, lives on today.
” The claim also calls for city leaders to rectify the racially induced trauma caused by the event.Pearl Deavers, one of the survivors of the evictions, formed a support group along with her brother, hosting more than 500 people who are searching for justice. “I think it's really important for people to get a real look at the city of Palm Springs, not only for the lights, the place to get away for the rich and famous, but for the truth.
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