L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

L.A. Honors Aretha Franklin with Gospel Music Tribute

September 5, 2018

God’s spirit enveloped the California African American Museum as Los Angeles came out for a gospel music tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin on Aug. 30. ... read more »

West Angeles CDC Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Project

July 5, 2018

Sunny skies and beautiful weather were the perfect complement to the June 29 groundbreaking ceremony on a new affordable senior housing development for seniors and special needs residents. ... read more »

John Mack Sunrise (1-6-1937) Sunset (6-21-2018) A Hero, Statesman and Man of the People

June 28, 2018

When it comes to John Wesley Mack, the opinion is unanimous. Civil rights legend, social justice warrior, and groundbreaking public servant are words that illustrated his life and career. ... read more »

Blake Organizes Huge Donation Drive to Aid Hurricane Victims

September 7, 2017

An unusual Labor Day celebration took place at West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC) on Sept. 4, as Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. launched the first regional donation drive to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston, ... read more »

Reflecting on the 1992 Civil Unrest

May 3, 2017

Hundreds of people joined Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Ridley-Thomas in marking the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Civil Unrest in Los Angeles with a teach-in and a candlelight vigil. ... read more »

Visionaries Receive L.A. Christian Health Centers Award

April 12, 2017

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; director/actor Justin Baldoni, and Karina Moreno Corgan, principal of Dolores Mission School received the 2017 Spirit of Healing Award from the Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) on April 8. ... read more »

City of L.A. Honors Bishop B.R. Benbow

March 8, 2017

The city of Los Angeles honored the late Bishop Bennie Roberts Benbow on Feb. 12, by designating an intersection of South Vermont Avenue as Bishop Benbow Square. ... read more »