City Council Proposal Asks Voters to ‘Pitch In’ on Homelessness Problem
June 23, 2016
A recent count put the city’s homeless population at about 27,000 people
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
Marqueece Harris-Dawson
City Hall Honors Crenshaw Basketball Team
May 12, 2016
The cougars were recognized in front of the L.A. City Council for winning the Division I Los Angeles City Section Championship.
LAPD: Guns, Internet Crime Against Children and Human Sex Trafficking
April 28, 2016
The Los Angeles Police Department held a Town Hall meeting on April 21 titled “Human Trafficking and Internet Crimes Against Children.”
Councilmember Harris-Dawson Hosts Community Economic Development Breakfast in the Crenshaw District
April 21, 2016
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson hosted his inaugural Community Economic Development Breakfast at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on April 15th to discuss his plans to spur more job and business development opportunities in South Los Angeles. The forum was attended by over 100 business leaders from small to mid-sized businesses in the retail, manufacturing, real estate and entertainment industries. Sam Hughes, Assistant General Manager of the Economic and Workforce Development Department and Mike Hernandez, former Councilmember of the First District, participated in a round table discussion to inform participants on the trends in the economic and regulatory environment as well as the
Councilmember Harris-Dawson Hosts Hiring Fair to Bring Jobs to South L.A.
March 16, 2016
Over 1,000 residents met with employers from the public and private sectors who were recruiting for hospitality, retail, construction and government job
Councilmembers Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Joe Busciano Urge Gov. Jerry Brown to Fully Fund Prop. 47
March 9, 2016
In a unanimous vote led by Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson on March 1, the city council voted to urge Gov. Jerry Brown and state lawmakers in Sacramento to fully fund Prop 47, the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund (SNSF) in this year’s state June budget.
Leaders and Advocates Push For Federal Promise Zone Designation to Improve South Los Angeles
March 2, 2016
South Los Angeles was bypassed as a Promise Zone designee in 2014, leading to significant disappointment and a new commitment not to have this community left out again. A collaboration of leaders and advocates came together to develop a thorough and compelling application for the latest round of designations as part of the Obama Administration’s Promise Zone Initiative.
Los Angeles City Councilmembers Host Martin Luther King Festival and Freedom Fair
January 20, 2016
In celebration of the 31st Kingdom Day Parade Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Council President Herb Wesson co-hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Festival & Freedom Fair on Monday, January 18 at the Leimert Park Village. The community event drew thousands of residents with entertainers on three outdoor entertainment stages and throughout Leimert Park featuring food trucks, veteran and employment services as well as counseling on health and wellness issues. Councilmember Harris Dawson was joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass, City Council President Herb Wesson, and Councilmember Curren Price. “On this day, we are so fortunate to honor Dr. King’s legacy by
Wesson, Price, Harris-Dawson Pledge ‘Unity in the Community’
December 23, 2015
Although Los Angeles is a sprawling city, the majority of African Americans still reside south of the 10 freeway. Within that huge geographical area lies Council Districts 8, 9 and 10, all represented by Blacks who are seizing the opportunity to work together for the good of their constituents.
City Sets Aside $12.4 Million for Homeless
December 19, 2015
The city of Los Angeles has set aside $12.4 million to help house the homeless and provide more temporary shelter during El Nino storms expected this winter, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles City Council members announced last week. The funding, proposed by Garcetti and approved by the City Council, includes $10 million for “rapid re-housing” subsidies for nearly 1,000 transients to help them with rent or move-in costs. The remaining funds will increase shelter beds this winter by more than 50 percent — to a total of 1,300. These beds will be targeted to those living in the Los
Harris Dawson Ushers in the Holiday Season with Celebration
December 16, 2015
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson hosted a holiday celebration at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Saturday, December 12, to bring in the holiday season with local children and families. The festive event, featured real snow, food from local restaurants, a toy giveaway, and a musical performance by the Oasis Choir, a local senior citizens group. Nearly 1,200 children attended the event and chose from gifts donated by local merchants and event sponsors.
Councilmember Harris-Dawson Leads City Coalition in Response to Surge in Homicides
November 25, 2015
Councilmember Harris-Dawson recently initiated a cooperative effort between the LAPD, LAFD, Parks and Recreation, City Attorney, and the Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) to analyze and reevaluate the City’s current public safety approach, and to involve the community in developing a shared vision for reducing gun violence in South L.A. Harris-Dawson called for a collaborative-cross jurisdictional effort among City Departments in proposing a tactical plan that explores gang intervention, crime reduction and community policing models saying, “Today we set the stage in how we rethink the traditional public safety model by cultivating a more inclusive partnership
Save Our Sons Ministry features CM Harris-Dawson
October 14, 2015
L.A. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson (above), will share his vision and agenda for the 8th District at the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on October 18, at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. For information, call (323) 292-0141.
Emergency Meeting Addresses Homicides in South Los Angeles
September 17, 2015
Despite the high temperatures and sweltering heat plaguing South Los Angeles, an overflow crowd of community residents, activists, gang interventionists and law enforcement packed into Hamilton United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 12 to discuss the recent surge in homicides in South Los Angeles. The emergency meeting, organized by 8th District Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson and co-chaired by U. S Rep. Karen Bass and 9th District Councilman Curren Price, was called after statistics revealed that gang-related homicides and violent crime had risen sharply during the month of August with 39 reported deaths, the most homicides since July 2009. Nearly half of
Support for Labor is Alive & Well in L.A.
September 9, 2015
Some experts say the influence of labor has declined across the nation, but its impact in Los Angeles remains strong and vibrant, especially in the African American community.