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Latino run club moves Leimert Park 5K after backlash from Black community
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Gina Silva , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The video was made by a Southern California Latino run club that had planned to hold the event. A promotional video sparked backlash when it announced a run club would be "taking over the streets" for a 5K event.
A promotional video sparked backlash when it announced a run club would be "taking over the streets" for a 5K event. The video was made by a Southern California Latino run club that had planned to hold the event.
The event was initially set to take place at Leimert Park, but the run club has since moved it to a different location. The decision came after the group faced criticism from the Black community.
Further details about the controversy and the run club's decision are available from the source. The move follows a swift reaction to the promotional video, which drew opposition from the community.
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Category: parks Published: September 4, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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