Chair Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson

Statement From Danny Bakewell Sr. Regarding Leaked Audio of L.A. City Council President and Members

“I have not heard any of the comments attributed to Nury Martinez.  I am currently seeking a copy of the audio.  All I can say is I’ve never heard Nury make any racist comments about her colleagues or anyone else for that matter.  If these statements are true they are completely unacceptable indefensible and must be dealt with immediately! However, assuming  these statements are in fact true, we cannot let it break up or fracture the long standing coalition that we have had between the Black & Brown community.” -Danny Bakewell Sr. Bakewell Media Chairman & Executive Publisher of Los

Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Restoring Justice with Protest Power to Break Cultural Addictions in LAPD

In the 60’s and 70’s, taking it to “The Man” was a norm for Black people. No jive. In 2020, the massive wave of protests got the whole world shook and the establishment asking, “What are we going to do to calm these people down?” Obviously, the constituents’ response today is trending. The spirit of our youth gets a 2020 soul clap.