A Christmas Story—What Does Christmas Mean to You?
December 20, 2018
This season takes on different meanings depending on who you ask…
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- Chargers Thwart Divisional Foe on Thursday Night
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Over 4,500 Residents enjoy Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland South L.A.
December 20, 2018
The event provided free toys, music, refreshments, and snow for residents across South Los Angeles
First Renderings Released for Destination Crenshaw –a 1.3-Mile-Long Outdoor Art and Culture Experience Celebrating Black L.A.
December 13, 2018
The first renderings were released today for Destination Crenshaw, a 1.3-mile-long outdoor art and culture experience celebrating Black Los Angeles under development along Crenshaw Boulevard.
LAPD Investigating Swastikas Painted on Crenshaw Mural
December 6, 2018
Community meeting scheduled for Friday
Mothers In Action Gears Up For Another Great Thanksgiving Feed
November 15, 2018
Ward Villas becomes the hub for a day of giving back to our elders, love and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
First AME –L.A. Hosts 3rd Annual College and Career Fair
November 7, 2018
Twelfth grade Dorsey High School student Kory Laflora knows he wants to obtain a chemical engineering degree and thinks he may want to attend a historically Black college. To help him decide on a school, the 17-year-old recently joined more than 750 students in grades eight through 12 from 15 Los Angeles area schools at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles’ (FAME) 3rd Annual Hoops and Options College and Career Fair. “It’s a wealth of information to help the kids decide,” said Georgia Smith, Laflora’s mother, who accompanied him to the fair for support. “Hopefully, it helps
Movies in the Park, Health Fun Fest, Power Fest
August 13, 2018
There are three events happening across the Eighth District over the next few weeks. On Friday, I will host the last Movies in the Park for the year at Mt. Carmel Rec Center where we’ll be watching Black Panther*, Wakanda Forever! Next week, join me and Empowerment Congress West at the Health and Wellness Fun Fest at Norman O. Houston Park, including a 5k run, yoga, zumba, and a full day worth of health-focused fun. The weekend right after, Power Fest is moving to the People’s Lot on Vermont and Manchester with a full musical line up and a ferris wheel.
Mothers In Action to Host 20th Anniversary of Annual Back to School Health & Family Festival
August 2, 2018
Summer is coming to an end and school is almost back in session. Help prepare your child for school by attending the 20th Anniversary of Mothers In Action’s Annual Back to School Health and Family Festival on August 4, 2018
L.A. Councilmember Harris-Dawson Recognizes SOLAR (Sound of Los Angeles Records)
June 21, 2018
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is extremely proud to recognize SOLAR Records (Sound of Los Angeles Records) for their contributions to music during The City of Los Angeles’s African American Music Appreciation Month. This event took place at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, June 19.
Local Black Leaders Announce Support of Villaraigosa for Governor
May 10, 2018
On Thursday, May 3, 2018 a press conference was held at the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper announcing the support of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor. Villaraigosa was surrounded by faith and community leaders, and local prominent political leaders from the City of Carson, Inglewood, and Compton.
City Council Spouses Serve as Strong Partners in Leadership
May 10, 2018
Fabian Wesson, Del Richardson Price and Karrie Harris-Dawson successfully balance marriage, family and careers
Suspect Sought in the Murder of Hannah Bell
May 3, 2018
Community pleads for neighbors to speak up in the death of Hannah Bell.
Los Angeles Makes History- First City to Host 100 Dinners on Race
April 19, 2018
More than 2,000 Angelenos to participate in 100 Dinners over five days
City Offers Relocation Assistance to South LA Tenants Facing Homelessness After Room-For-Rent Scam
April 12, 2018
Tenants Call on City Attorney Mike Feuer to Prosecute Rent Scammer
Wesson, Price, Harris-Dawson and Sentinel host LAPD Town Hall
April 12, 2018
Community Gives Voice on Selection of LA’s Next Police Chief