San Pedro

Community Comes Together for Tamale Vendor Harassed While at Work

A massive outpouring of support in San Pedro for Juan Aguilar, a tamale vendor that was harassed and called racial slurs while working by a man neighbors described as a “white supremacist.”

On June 11, Supporters and activists gathered in front of the perpetrator’s home, where the incident took place, buying tamales to support Aguilar. His supporters condemned the racism and assaults that vendors frequently experience.

In two hours, Sánchez sold 1,500 tamales. A personal record.

Although it wasn’t the first time Aguilar had experienced racism while selling his tamales in San Pedro, it was the first time he recorded an incident. The video received a whopping two million views on TikTok. Local activists got a hold of the video and decided to organize a sell out. And they did sell out.

Juan Aguilar works seven days a week, up to five hours a day, selling his tamales down the streets of San Pedro. Selling tamales is his only source of income, his way of supporting his family.

 

Fabiola Esqueda

Fabiola is a UC Santa Barbara graduate, where she majored in sociology and earned a journalism certificate. She is a lifelong resident of Carson, an active member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and a visual journalist who is looking forward to telling stories about the people and issues that impact her community.

Recent Posts

County to Protect Medi-Cal and CalFresh Access for 1.7 Million Residents Amid New Federal Work Requirements

The motion also calls for the expansion of workfare and volunteer opportunities across county departments…

7 hours ago

Governors Briefs: CalRx® Insulin, $11 a Pen, Will Soon be Available and Appointment Announced

This launch marks a significant step in the state's ongoing effort to lower prescription drug…

8 hours ago

Purdue Student Paper Shows Solidarity With Rival

  After the Indiana University Media School fired its director of student media and banned…

8 hours ago

POLA Lead Attorney Steve Otera Named Corporate Counsel of the Year by LA Business Journal

  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Business Journal has given a top legal honor…

9 hours ago

Ports Briefs: POLB Cargo Slows as Clean Truck Study and Air Quality Report Highlight Progress

The Final 2024 Class 8 Drayage Truck Feasibility Assessment Report focuses on battery electric and…

12 hours ago

Public Health Investigating Possible Local Spread of Clade I Mpox; Third Case Confirmed in Los Angeles County

So far in 2025, Public Health has reported 118 cases of clade II mpox.

1 day ago