Antisemitic Swastikas Found on Tarzana Elementary School Banner

Vandalism at Wilbur Charter School

• 📌 Swastikas were discovered etched on banners outside Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics in Tarzana.
• ⚠️ The vandalism occurred on a fence outside the school, where students as young as five will be walking to class.
• 💔 The incident is particularly distressing as the school is located in a heavily Jewish community.

Community Reaction and Previous Incidents

• 💬 Parents expressed disappointment and concern, with some having family who survived the Holocaust.
• 🔁 This is not the first time the banner has been vandalized; it occurred twice in the last month with similar hateful symbols.
• ❤️ Neighbors previously painted over swastikas on the banner, transforming them into hearts, demonstrating a community response to hate.

Official Response and Investigation

• 🚓 Community members and police responded quickly, removing the banners within hours.
• 🏫 The LA Unified School District called the incident "deeply disturbing" and vowed to teach students about diversity, tolerance, and inclusion.
• 🤝 The school district will offer counseling to students if they need it.
• 🔍 No arrests have been made so far, and police are asking for information from the public.