Sahra Sulaiman
Sahra is Communities Editor for Streetsblog L.A., covering the intersection of mobility with race, class, history, representation, policing, housing, health, culture, community, and access to the public space in Boyle Heights and South Los Angeles.
Recent Posts
Tormented by a Bandit, Unhoused Residents Just Want to Be Left in Peace
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A young man who regularly harasses the unhoused residents of the 110 freeway underpass at Venice Blvd. had come through and tipped the hand-washing station over, spilling its remaining water out.
As Public Health Prepares for Vending Crackdown, Street Vendors Call for the Cancellation of Rents
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Street vendors decry having been left to fend for themselves during a disaster, seek cash assistance, the cancellation of rents, and an end to criminalization
Evicted During COVID-19: “I Have Been Homeless for 20 Days…What’s Going to Happen to Me?”
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A true eviction moratorium might have kept Miguel housed and stable; now he fears for his mental health and his ability to get back on his feet
L.A. City Council to Hear More Proposals for Tenant Protections Today
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I'll be live tweeting debate highlights and decisions via my personal twitter account
Vending in the Time of Corona: An Elotera Who Can’t Afford to Stay Home Is Attacked
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Vendors across the city wonder how they will feed their families; a Street Vendor Emergency Fund aims to help
LA City Council Holds a Do-No-Harm-to-Landlords Doctrine
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Landlord members of L.A. city council fear eviction moratorium impact on small landlords more than on at-risk tenants
Eyes on the Tracks: Driver Darts in Front of Blue (A) Line Train
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A driver ignored flashing lights, bells, lowered barriers, and horns, and made a left turn in front of an oncoming train.
Destination Crenshaw to Break Ground February 29
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On February 29, community leaders will gather at Vernon and Crenshaw to break ground on the 1.3-mile-long public art project that will celebrate Black life, culture, and contributions
Public Comment Period on Dorset Village Extended After Questions Arise
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The original comment period straddled Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa before closing on December 27.
Friends, Family March for Justice for Woon, Pen Personal Messages Asking for Change
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"Whenever I ride, I think if I'll make it back to see my mom wake up or to have dinner. Put yourself in our shoes."
“Wishful Walk with Woon” to Demand Solutions to Hit-and-Runs & Justice, Aid for Families
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Rallygoers will march to Manchester and Normandie this Saturday, December 14.
USC’s Public Safety Officers Tackle, Traumatize Woman for Hugging Tree on Sorority’s Lawn
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"How is USC going to make it right?"