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COALITION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND LABOR LEADERS URGE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 16

County Supervisor Ridley-Thomas joins with Black Lives Matter, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, the Greater Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Urban League, LA Metropolitan Alliance of Churches, Community Build, Brotherhood Crusade,  Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce, Greater LA African-American Chamber of Commerce to support Prop16   LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas was joined by key business, labor, civil rights and community-based organizations to urge Californians to support passage of Proposition 16. Yes on Proposition 16 is a California ballot measure that would end the ban on affirmative action in the state, working

Student Athlete of the Week: D’Mar Johnson

Dorsey senior linebacker D’Mar Johnson realizes how the lessons learned during a game can last long after the regulated minutes run out. Football does more than just develop a person’s athleticism. “I just like the contact of the sport and the sport, it gives you an edge on how to become a better person in life,” he said. “It’s not even just a game, it’s really a lifestyle that you live.” Johnson helped the Dons earn an 8-5 overall record and pace the Coliseum League with a 5-0 record. Although they had a tough start to their season, the team