(Part 4) Jackie Lacey speaks on Ezell Ford decision
March 21, 2017
“Once there’s a struggle for the gun, that really changes things,” -DA Jackie Lacey
Breaking News
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mental illness
Dawnn Lewis Highlights The Reality of Mental Illness in ‘The Marriage’
October 12, 2016
Depicting the ups and downs of mental illness across generational lines is seldom addressed in African-American homes, much less live theatre. Recently, spectators and friends gathered in numbers to attend the NACCP Award Winning stage play: The Marriage, starring A Different World actress Dawnn Lewis. Held at the West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre, the play sought to shed light on how mental illness impacts families and their loved ones, and the importance of seeking professional help to break the cycle.
Clinton Rolls Out Mental Health Plan
September 7, 2016
About 18 percent of adults in the country experienced an anxiety disorder such as posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and specific phobias
AG Harris Launches Criminal Investigation into Sheriff’s Department for Mitrice Richardson Case
March 9, 2016
Last week, California Attorney General Kamala Harris launched a criminal investigation into the sheriff’s department for the death of Mitrice Richardson, whose body was found 11 months after being released from an L.A. County jail in 2010. The decision came three months after Harris initially decided no such investigation was necessary. Representatives from the AG’s office declined to give a reason for the change.
City, State Lawmakers Formulate Plan to Address Los Angeles’ Homeless
January 6, 2016
State lawmakers joined local officials in Los Angeles’ Skid Row district on Monday to announce a proposal to issue $2 billion in bonds to help build housing for people who are chronically homeless due to mental illness.