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Asm. Shirley Weber’s Daughter Is Running for her Mom’s San Diego District Seat

Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black MediaDecember 31, 2020

Dr. Akilah Weber, the daughter of Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), has announced that she is running for the 79th Assembly District seat that her mom will soon vacate. If she wins, the younger Dr. Weber would have the opportunity to carry on a family legacy in California politics known for strategic consensus building at the state level that’s rooted in – and deeply connected to — local grassroots organizing at home.

Crenshaw & Around Local News Political

Los Angeles Community Reflects on the Long-Lasting Imprints of Civic Leader Mark Ridley-Thomas as He Prepares to Embody the Title of City Councilmember

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterDecember 17, 2020

Los Angeles Public Officials must prove their loyalty and commitment every day they hold their position. Their oath includes preserving the health, safety, and protection of the lives of the community.

Local News Political

Herb Wesson Bids Farewell to Los Angeles City Council

Eric Heinz, City News ServiceDecember 11, 2020

Councilman Herb Wesson bid farewell this week to the Los Angeles City Council, and Wesson was termed out.

Religion

CMEs Plan Virtual 2020 Mid-Winter Council

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 10, 2020

The agenda will include worship services, business session and training workshops.

Local News Political

LA City Councilmembers Curren Price, Kevin de León and Gilbert Cedillo Introduce Motion to Convert Convention Center into Possible Temporary Emergency Homeless Shelter

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 11, 2020

Sheltering our population experiencing homelessness is an urgent priority for the City. The 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, published by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on July 20, 2020, reported that 41,290 individuals were experiencing homelessness in the City, an increase of 16.1 percent over 2019. Of this group, 28,852 individuals are unsheltered.

Local News Political

Senator Holly J. Mitchell Projected to Win Seat For 2nd District

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterNovember 5, 2020

Mitchell maintained a steady lead early on during election night.

News Political

Mark Ridley-Thomas Takes Council 10th District Seat

E. Mesiyah McGinnis Staff WriterNovember 5, 2020

In the Council District 10 race, county Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
took a big early lead over Grace Yoo, an attorney and community advocate. Early
returns showed Ridley-Thomas with 61.61% of the vote.

Local News (Family)Political

Councilman Wesson Believes in Second Chances, Providing for Those In Need

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 22, 2020

Councilman Herb Wesson believes in second chances. He also believes in looking out for those down on their luck, and there’s no better example of these values that Wesson embodies than the food box giveaway program he started when COVID-19 struck in March.

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Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Bakewell Media & Hyundai Celebrate

Taste of Soul Founder, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Founder / Creator of Taste of Soul, Chairman, Bakewell Media and Executive Publisher, LA Sentinel NewspaperOctober 22, 2020

On Saturday, October 17, the Taste of Soul family festival, despite of the current COVID-19 pandemic, found a way to bring the energy, spirit, love, essence, and tradition of the beloved festival with the Virtual Taste of Soul Experience, a three-hour program hosted by comedic actress, Kym Whitley, whose beautiful personality and talent was a major highlight of the show. The show was loaded with soulful musical performances from classic R&B, old-school rap, and gospel artists, with community panels, and segments empowering and supporting Black-owned restaurants.

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