Originally Published July 2020
Watts, CA–Singer, songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe brought her Wondalunch to Watts last week, in partnership with local organizations and congresswomen representing the Watts district.
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“Not only are we fighting to survive as a people and dealing with the trauma of losing our people, we are also dealing with people not being able to eat because of COVID-19,” Monae said outside of Ted Watkins Park in Watts.
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