Coucil Member Curren Price

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

Los Angeles City Mayor Pleads for George Floyd Protests to ‘Take a Step Back’ due to Violent Acts in L.A. over 300 arrested

Saturday, May 30, thousands came together in protest, closing the L.A. streets from Fairfax all the way through 3rd street, as the aftermath from the current murder of George Floyd by police hand in Minneapolis. Garcetti reiterated what he said yesterday, acknowledging the injustice of police brutality within the Black Community and pleaded with all residents to keep a level head while fighting for peace.