Avis Ridley-Thomas

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Convened Virtual Town Hall Conversation “Standing in Solidarity” Addressing Racism, Social Injustice and Reform

July 17, 2020

On Friday, June 26th, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles convened a virtual Town Hall discussion, “Standing in Solidarity” that spoke on the current state of our country. The conversation addressed important topics, such as the most recent Justice in Policing of 2020, racism, reform, and social injustice. ... read more »

L.A. Honors Aretha Franklin with Gospel Music Tribute

September 5, 2018

God’s spirit enveloped the California African American Museum as Los Angeles came out for a gospel music tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin on Aug. 30. ... read more »

Watts Activist Frieda Gonzaque Burruss Memorialized at Ted Watkins Park Tree Planting Ceremony

August 9, 2018

A family tradition of community activism will continue to bloom in Watts following a tree planting ceremony memorializing Frieda Gonzaque-Burruss for her decades of work in supporting educational opportunities for youths and economic development for residents in the Watts/Willowbrook community ... read more »

GLAAACC Honors Heroes During Women’s History Month

March 22, 2018

During Women’s History Month, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) will acknowledge the contributions of three local women trailblazers. ... read more »

The Avis & Mark Ridley-Thomas Life Learning Center Launches in L.A.

November 9, 2017

Earlier this week, over 200 attendees came out to the groundbreaking ceremony held by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas for the Avis and Mark Ridley-Thomas Learning Center. ... read more »

Community Groups Unite Join Forces to Promote Health Care

November 17, 2016

Los Angeles community leaders gathered at Price Community Improvement Project’s Enrollment Center on November 13, joining Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce and Crenshaw Health Partners, ... read more »