The Brief
- A Southern California Latino run club’s plan to hold a 5K at Leimert Park drew swift backlash over a promotional video announcing the group would be “taking over the streets.”
- Some social media comments included threats to call ICE on the runners.
- Barrio Athletics has since moved the run to Elysian Park.
LOS ANGELES – A 5K run planned for this weekend at Leimert Park is now headed to Elysian Park instead after backlash from members of the Black community who said the event’s promotion crossed a line.
Barrio Athletics, a Southern California running club that organizes 5Ks in different neighborhoods, announced the Leimert Park event in a promotional video. The backlash was swift.
What we know:…