Thursday, March 28, 2024

LA County AA Employees Assoc to Honor Supvr. Mark Ridley-Thomas at Black History Month Fundraiser-Gala

Mark Ridley Thomas
Supervisor, Mark Ridley Thomas

*LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County African American Employees Association (LACAAEA) will host its inaugural black-tie gala and fundraiser paying tribute to Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas for his leadership in addressing the issue of homelessness in the County.

The event will take place from 6:00-11:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28 at the L.A. Grand Hotel, 333 South Figueroa Street, L.A.

Ridley-Thomas currently serves as a co-chair on the State of California’s Homeless and Supportive Housing Advisory Task Force formed by Governor Gavin Newsome. Ridley-Thomas has called for a state of emergency over the homeless crisis, making it a priority in L.A. County.

Deborah Flint, CEO of the L.A. World Airports, responsible for operating the L.A. International and Van Nuys airports, will serve as the events keynote speaker. Flint was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti in 2015 to lead LAWA. Entertainment will be provided by the Inner City Youth Orchestra Los Angeles and the Sai Whatt Band.

Home to more than 10 million residents, the County of L.A. serves as the regional safety net for many children, adults, families, and communities. Collaborating with various county departments, LACAAEA is at the forefront of supporting these efforts. The organization believes in the development of vibrant, strong, and resilient communities.

LACAAEA serves and supports the professional development needs of African-American employees in the county. The organization seeks to discourage bias through the thoughtful elevation of African-American culture. LACAAEA believes that professional development is key to advancement within the county ranks and helps to enhance the skills needed to better serve residents who rely on the county’s services.

LACAAEA also understands the power of education to change the trajectory of an individual’s life. The organization offers annual scholarships to foster youth pursuing higher education and to children of one or more current LACAAEA members. Midway through the organization’s 2019 General Membership Educational Conference, the organization introduced its 2019 Member Grant and Scholarship and Foster Youth Scholarship Awardees.

For ticket or other information, call 1-818-445-9952 or visit https://lacaaea.org/.

 

 

 

 

source:
James Bolden
[email protected]

 

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