Embattled LA councilman attends city meeting after scandal

Activists have called for Councilman Kevin de León to resign for involvement in a racist strategy meeting to diminish Black political power in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Embattled Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de León attended his first City Council meeting Friday in nearly two months since a scandal broke over racist remarks by elected officials.

Three council members walked out after de León showed up, including Mike Bonin, whose Black son was called a “monkey” by former council President Nury Martinez in a meeting that de Leon attended last year.

Bonin  today!

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