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Bethany Baptist Holds Thanksgiving Giveaway

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 22, 2017

More than 120 families received a complete dinner at the annual Thanksgiving Giveaway sponsored by Bethany Baptist Church of West Los Angeles and the Baldwin Bethany Community Development Corporation. The outreach event, held Nov. 18 on the church campus, was presented in collaboration with Dr. George McKenna and LAUSD District 1, which selected students and families from Coliseum, Audubon, Hillcrest, and Baldwin Hills schools to receive food boxes filled with turkey, dressing and other ingredients for a full holiday meal. Several contributors donated items for the giveaway including City Council President Herb Wesson of District 10, Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas of District

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Several Artists Rocked the KJLH stage at Taste of Soul 2017

L.A. Sentinel StaffOctober 25, 2017

The KJLH Stage displayed the talents of the KJLH Gospel Choir, Raheem DeVaughn, Lalah Hathaway, Eric Bellinger, DJ Kid Capri, Yuna and Major among others.

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Taste Of Soul Nation Helps The Homeless

Sentinel News Service October 19, 2017

The city and county of Los Angeles are undertaking a historic effort to address homelessness across the region.

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City Council Declares October 4 Russell Simmons Day of Meditation in Los Angeles

Jennifer Bihm, Staff writer October 5, 2017

About fifty people joined City Council members in Council chambers on September 27, to celebrate the designation of October 4 as Russell Simmons Day of Meditation, to honor his efforts to unite Los Angeles through the practice of meditation.

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City Council Resolution Seeks to Declare Los Angeles a ‘City of Sanctuary’

Craig Clough City News ServiceSeptember 14, 2017

The report also recommended the city enact a comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance, and decriminalize minor offenses likely to be committed by low-income residents

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L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson: “We don’t give art the credit that it deserves”

L.A. Sentinel StaffJuly 25, 2017

At the Lucas Museum press conference, City Council President Herb Wesson explains how narrative art plays a major role in civil rights and American history

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City Council Votes to Change Rodeo Rd. to Obama Blvd

City News ServiceJune 29, 2017

The motion to rename Rodeo Road between Jefferson Boulevard and Arlington Avenue was introduced by Council President Herb Wesson, who recalled meeting Obama for the first time during an early campaign stop at Rancho Cienega Park on Rodeo Road in 2007.

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Korean American and African American Leaders hold 4/29 Unity Event

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 3, 2017

Commemoration recognized 25th anniversary of 1992 L.A. Civil Unrest First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME) and the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles (KAFLA) co-sponsored a 4/29 Unity Event on April 29 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the city’s 1992 civil unrest. The program, held at FAME’s Allen House Gardens, featured unifying remarks from L.A.’s Black and Korean leaders that illustrated the vastly improved relationship between the African American and Korean American communities. Over the years, many people had cited the conflict amongst the two ethnicities as a contributing factor leading to the uprising. FAME Pastor J. Edgar Boyd

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Bethlehem Temple Church – Fourth Annual Law Enforcement Day

Sentinel News ServiceApril 27, 2017

Pastor Gentry and Lady Denise Richardson have set aside one day a year to honor the police officers who protect the community in which the church is located.

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Council President Wesson’s leadership brings community together

Sentinel Staff Report April 19, 2017

Wesson says diverse dialogue on race will make the future of our city brighter