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*Former Los Angeles County supervisor and city councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas was sentenced to three years and six months in prison on Monday after being convicted on corruption charges in March. Ridley-Thomas, 68, was also ordered to pay a $30,000 fine, CBS News reports. He was convicted March 30 on one count each of conspiracy, bribery, […]

Mark Ridley Thomas *Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted last week on federal charges, and he made clear on Monday that he will not resign. We previously reported, per the LA Times, that LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted on federal charges of taking bribes from a former USC dean in exchange […]

[…] the country, “said Representative Bass, “honest discourse and civil engagement that reaffirms our commitment to democratic principles.” MORE NEWS: Starbucks Executive Roz Brewer Named New CEO of Walgreens Mark Ridley Thomas Among the highlights of the Summit was a film tribute to Pastor James Lawson, an activist in the civil rights movement, that encapsulated many of his […]

[…] Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Elected Officials: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Participants and Sponsors: Photo Credit, Ricky Richardson Los Angeles Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Leimert Park Re-Opening Ceremony The spotlight shined brightly on historic Leimert Park Village on this historic weekend in American history. Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, District 10, […]

[…] representation not be taken away),” stated Najee Ali – Director of Project Islamic Hope. MORE NEWS ON EURWEB: Channing Tatum: Dave Chappelle Has ‘Hurt So Many People Mark Ridley Thomas – Getty Press conference Wednesday October 20th Time  9:00 am Location Hot and Cool Cafe  in Leimert Park 4331 Degnan Blvd Los Angeles CA 90008 Sponsored […]

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 […]

*Los Angeles – Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and The Empowerment Congress presented the 25th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit-Lessons Learned: 25Years of Empowerment and Leadership. This enormous and significant event was held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, on the campus of University of Southern California, Bovard Auditorium. Empowerment Congress Signage: Photo Credit, Ricky […]

[…] individuals that are on the front lines trying to help the homeless, but often they don’t have the governmental resources or manpower to make a larger impact. Mark Ridley Thomas / Photo: City of Los Angeles Councilperson Mark Ridley-Thomas (Los Angeles) and the State of California have identified homelessness as an immediate priority, allocating a large […]

[…] on not only Los Angeles, but Black Los Angeles in particular. It’s just been reported by the LA Times that on Wednesday, that current LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted  on federal charges of taking bribes from a former USC dean in exchange for supporting millions of dollars in L.A. County contracts with […]

(L to r) Ken Bentley, Former Assemblymember Steve Bradford, Charlie Sifford Jr., Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomasat Chester Washington Golf Course on Sunday, August 16 for the unveiling of Charlie Sifford Drive honoring of the first African American golfer to be granted full status on the PGA tour. *GARDENA, CA – In […]

The Ridley-Thomas family members celebrates BBA’s honoree Hon. Sebastian Ridley-Thomas: (clockwise) Sebastian, mother Avis, Sebastian, County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and Twin brother Sinclair (Photo: iFoxx Media) *Los Angeles, CA — The Black Business Association (BBA), the oldest ethnic business organization in the State of California, celebrated Black History Month (aka African American Heritage Month) […]

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The Honorable Mark Ridley Thomas, actress and model Lolo Spencer, actress Kym Whitley, honoree Areva Martin, Esq., Cookie Johnson and Magic Johnson. Summer 2019 *The HollyRod Foundation recently held their 21st Annual Design Care Gala hosted by founders Holly Robinson-Peete and Rodney Peete. The celebrity couple started their foundation to aid those living with autism and […]

LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas presents proclamation to ACOF CEO Dora Leong Gallo *Los Angeles, CA – On Thursday, April 2nd Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and a host of other luminaries hosted the grand opening of the Avalon Project located in the Willowbrook/Rosewood district on the eastside of Los Angeles just north […]

[…] Los Angeles County after Assemblymember Eloise Reyes announced she will be running for State Senator in 2024 the 29th District. Heather Hutt Is Sworn in To Replace Mark Ridley Thomas on L.A. City Council Los Angeles’s embattled city council has a new member. With an 11 to 1 vote last week – and to rounds of […]