Meet the Decision Makers: Leaders on the Move
March 1, 2017
Second Annual African American History Event
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
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
County Supervisors Envision Lucas Museum at Expo Park
November 23, 2016
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to issue a resolution declaring Exposition Park as the ideal location for a museum planned by the legendary filmmaker George Lucas.
Historic Civilian Oversight Commission
November 2, 2016
Implementing historic criminal justice reform, the Board of Supervisors appointed the first-ever Civilian Oversight Commission for the Sheriff’s Department, with a mandate to promote transparency in law enforcement and restore public trust.
Historic Juvenile Justice Reform
October 20, 2016
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said problems in the juvenile justice system have persisted for decades
The Black Vote is Discussed at Exposition Park
October 12, 2016
City members come out to discuss polls taken throughout Black communities in California.
L.A. Football Club breaks ground on Banc of California Stadium
August 24, 2016
Banc of California Stadium will host a variety of community and cultural events, but has been designed with the soccer fan in mind
Civic leaders urge action on homelessness and blight
July 6, 2016
The lot on east side of Vermont Ave. between 84th and 85th Streets had been blighted for decades and had become the site of a homeless encampment and a threat to public safety.
LA County Board of Supervisors Adopts Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones
April 13, 2016
LA County officially adopts AB551: Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones, promoting community revitalization, green space, and access to nutritious food through local, urban food growing.
Reimagining Magic Johnson Park
March 3, 2016
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a master plan that would dramatically transform Magic Johnson Park into a community oasis. Acting on a motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Board made an initial investment of $2 million towards designing Phase I of the project. The new design will include a splash pad, wedding pavilion, community event center, amphitheater, civic plaza, sculpture garden, reflecting pond, picnic shelters,d and other amenities. “The plan reflects feedback from hundreds of residents and the result is visionary– there is something for everyone,” Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said during a public hearing at the Hall of Administration.