How BLM chalk art became a political flash point in La Jolla | Lauren Mapp

<p>La Jolla residents are calling for the removal of two La Jolla Parks & Beaches Association board members following comments they made about social justice-themed chalk drawings during a September meeting.</p><p>The drawings were created during “Chalk Up” events on the <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2020-10-04/diversity-is-our-future-families-in-la-jolla-spreading-messages-of-unity-through-chalk-art?fbclid=IwAR0KHVWedMFJOLHsl5kTy_Q7GqdUe-2lUuDV1pFEfyfhqKbDp4-pl9fiquQ" target="_blank">Fay Avenue Bike Path</a> this summer. The events, which started in July, were organized by a group of parents who said they wanted to their children to have an outlet to express themselves about the Black Lives Matter social justice movement through art.</p><p><br /></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2020-10-28/black-lives-matter-chalk-art-sparks-controversy-within-la-jolla-parks-board-members-vow-to-work-for-inclusivity" target="_blank">https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/story/2020-10-28/black-lives-matter-chalk-art-sparks-controversy-within-la-jolla-parks-board-members-vow-to-work-for-inclusivity</a></p>