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[…] Meanwhile, over 1,000 attendees were blessed to witness a star-studded event as the women wore their Sunday Best Hats to top it all off. L.A. County Supervisor, Mark Ridley-Thomas received the prestigious Legacy Award.  Celebrities and tastemakers in attendance or on the program included: Sheryl Lee Ralph; Ray Donovan & Instant Mom, Oscar Nominee […]

[…] pleaded guilty Monday, Sept. 19, to a federal bribery charge in a political corruption case, admitting she funneled $100,000 through the university on behalf of then-County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas in hopes of earning his support for a lucrative social-work contract. Billionaire developer Rick Caruso who spent over forty, million dollars in the primary race […]

[…] presence of another great vocalist in the audience, Mr. Freddie Cole. Councilmember Curren D. Price, 9th District, Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr, District 10, County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, District 2, and a representative from the Office of Mayor Garcetti was also present to lend their support and to accept Certificates of Appreciations. Councilmember Curren […]

[…] twice: from 1992 to 2008 and from 1979-1980. “I have to think that somewhere on high, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is smiling,” said Jenkins in his re marks, acknowledging the installation of the all-women county board. “When she was asked by a reporter how many women it would take for her to feel that there was enough diversity […]

[…] band from Inglewood, California, who opened the show with a set of original tunes to set the tone for the rest of the day. Singer, songwriter, guitarist Mark Noxx from Sacramento delighted the crowd during his time in the spotlight. Jai is a sensational, 14-year-old talented singer. He wowed the crowd with his vocal […]

[…] has hurt so many people.”⁠ ⁠ Chappelle has been in the headlines for the past couple of weeks after he made what some feel are insensitive re marks about the LGBTQIA community. In his latest Netflix comedy special, The Closer, Chappelle suggested that DaBaby’s criminal background is less offensive than the homophobic comments the […]

Dr. Elaine Batchlor (CEO, MLKCH), October Gonzalez (wife of Game Changer Award recipient: Tony Gonzalez), Mark Ridley-Thomas (LACounty Board of Supervisors), and Tanika Ray (Mistress of Ceremonies). *If you love good music, then you have probably heard Tony! Toni! Tone! when they told us that “It never rains in Southern California,” but boy were […]

[…] legends John Wooden and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, entertainment legends, Denzel Washington, Natalie Cole, Sidney Poitier and Stevie Wonder.   LA City Councilperson Curren Price; LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, LAUL Honoree Byron Allen; LAUL President Michael A Lawson (photo: Linda Antwi/EURweb) Mr. Allen’s legacy is palpable. He is a businessman, former comedian, television producer, philanthropist, […]

[…] didn’t get the title of the wonderful poems recited by October BLU or that of Wyatt Underwood. Peter J. Harris recited “It’s Hard Being a Hummingbird.” Sup. Mark Ridley Thomas, Dr. Cheryl Grills, and Robert Helen Singleton were on the panel “Our Voices are Stronger Together in a conversation with Angela Rye. The Singletons spoke briefly […]

[…] and speaking up emphatically and unequivocally against all forms of hate and violence. I stand in solidarity with the AAPI community today, and every day,” said Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas. “In the course of the past year, Los Angeles’ reputation as a place that welcomes all has faltered with a staggering rise in hate crimes […]

[…] the event include the staff and renowned Black influencers such as Holy Mitchell — County Supervisor, Shirley Weber — Secretary of State, Areva Martin — CNN commentator, Mark Ridley-Thomas – LA City Councilman and Cynthia McClain Hill – LADWP President. The luncheon’s highlight was the presentation that described the station as the most credible, […]

[…] Norman Lear, the mastermind behind the show that made DuBois’s character, Willona, a household name. Ja’Net DuBois poses with Phill Wilson (former head of Black Aids Institute), Mark Ridley Thomas (LA County Supervisor) and actor Jussie Smollett Ja’Net DuBois – Philicia Rashad and Lee Daniels Ja’Net DuBois and the legendary Sidney Poitier DuBois and actress/singer Tichina […]

[…] 50th Anniversary with an awesome two-day family friendly festival, Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2019. St. Elmo Village is a Cultural Land mark in Mid-City Los Angeles. St. Elmo Village is a place of creativity, where artists live, teach and work. The festival featured cultural dance, spoken word performances, […]

(L-R) Tavis Smiley, Pastor William Smart, and Mark Ridley Thomas attend the Los Angeles Urban League Honors Civil Rights Leader Reverend James Lawson at the 47th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards dinner at The Beverly Hilton on June 30, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images) * Tavis Smiley launched the […]

[…] visionary leader in increasing vaccination rates for the most vulnerable received the CDPH Community Award; and LADWP Board President Cynthia McClain-Hill received the Corporate Award. LA Focus High Tea 22 – l-r Mark Ridley-Thomas, Cynthia McClain-Hill, LADWP Board President and Robert Sausado, CEO & President of Community Build, Inc. L.A. Focus First Ladies High Tea proudly saluted the 2022 […]