Residents To Shape Making Of ‘Destination Crenshaw’
March 15, 2018
Hundreds join Councilmember Harris-Dawson at project’s first town hall meeting of the year
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
HBCU Day at City Hall
February 22, 2018
As a part of City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s celebration of African American Heritage month series of public programming, City Hall recognized Historical Black College & Universities (HBCU) Day with a reception and council presentation for HBCU Alumnae Alisa Orduna and Karim Webb.
Los Angeles City Council Revokes Liquor License for the Liquor Bank
December 14, 2017
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to revoke the conditional use permit to sell alcohol for the property at 3600 West Stocker Street, also known as the Liquor Bank.
Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners Hold Historic Meeting in South LA
September 28, 2017
In addition, the organization collected over 4,200 polls from South Los Angeles residents to gain a deeper understanding of the issues impacting their quality of life.
Hundreds of South LA residents attend launch of Community Safety Partnership in Harvard Park
September 14, 2017
Recently, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson launched the expansion of the Community Safety Partnership in Harvard Park through a community celebration co-hosted with the American Heart Association.
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson Hosts Massive Job Fair in South LA
August 31, 2017
On Saturday, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson hosted his second annual job fair, called “Public Jobs for the People”.
Los Angeles Faces the Challenges of Incorporating the Business of Cannabis into Policy and Community
August 10, 2017
8th District Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson recently held a telephone town hall to allow the community, the cannabis industry, policy makers and enforcers to discuss marijuana’s evolution in the city of Los Angeles.
Councilmember Harris-Dawson says YES on H, No on S
March 1, 2017
As we approach the March 7 elections, the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper sat down with one of the leading voices for both Black Los Angeles and Los Angeles Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson to discuss the legalization of marijuana, Proposition HHH, Measure H, Measure S, and his plans to tackle the issue of homelessness throughout his administration.
Councilmember Marqueece Harris – Dawson talks importance of Yes on Measure H and No on Measure S
February 24, 2017
Councilmember Marqueece Harris – Dawson talks importance of Yes on Measure H and No on Measure S
Councilmember Marqueece Harris – Dawson honors Issa Rae on Black Women’s Day
February 22, 2017
Issa Rae built a social media empire garnering over 23 million views and over 200,000 YouTube subscribers to her renewed series “Awkward Black Girl”
Harris-Dawson Reluctantly Supports Zero-Waste Franchise, Expresses Serious Concern About Lack Of Minority Participation
December 15, 2016
The projected cost of the project is estimated to cost over $3 billion for the first ten years
Hundreds of Volunteers Converge to Revitalize a South LA Street for Neighborhood Pride Day
November 10, 2016
People of all ages from across Los Angeles converged on the 2000 block of South L.A.’s 68th Street
Power Fest Brings Music, Arts & Voting Power Back to South L.A.
September 28, 2016
Watch as we catch up with 8th District Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and VP of Policy for the Community Coalition Karren A. Lane, J.D. to discuss how the Power Fest 2016 was organized to empower voters in South LA.
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson
Harris-Dawson, LADWP Break Ground on 99th Street Water Treatment Plant
September 14, 2016
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson led a groundbreaking ceremony September 8 to mark the beginning of construction of a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) drinking water treatment facility in South LA.
Power Fest Brings Music, Arts & Voting Power Back to South L.A.
September 8, 2016
This year’s election season has proven to be quite contentious, with a barrage of headlines that have left many Americans at a complete standstill about the future of our “great” country. At least for the people of South Los Angeles, the soothing presence of music and art brought this culturally steeped community on one accord. This past Saturday, the Community Coalition (CoCo) held it’s 5th Annual Power Fest Music & Art Festival at South L.A.’s very own Martin Luther King Jr. Park, gathering artists, families, friends and public officials in the city’s 8th District. Neo-soul artist Bilal headlined the event,