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

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. ... read more »

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

September 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 ... read more »

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

July 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 ... read more / watch video »

City Council Votes to Change Rodeo Rd. to Obama Blvd

June 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. ... read more »

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

May 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. ... read more »

Bethlehem Temple Church – Fourth Annual Law Enforcement Day

April 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. ... read more »

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