The Legacy of Tom Bradley, The Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
September 28, 2023
Mayor Tom Bradley was born December 29, 1917 to Lee and Crennder Bradley in Calbert, Texas.
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Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee Strengthens U.S.’ Relationship with Zambia
January 5, 2023
The Los Angeles-Lusaka Sister City Committee is going strong. Los Angeles’ interdependent relationship with its sister city in Zambia, Africa – Lusaka – was strengthened last year with more widely available clean water and other strides that will benefit the two cities in 2023 and for years to come.
Inaugural Olivia Mitchell Youth Council Cohort Sworn in at City Hall
August 11, 2022
The City of Los Angeles has launched its first ever Youth Council, the inaugural endeavor of the Youth Development Department established in Summer 2021. This new program is named for Olivia E. Mitchell, longtime community activist and city employee. On August 5, the first cohort of Mitchell’s namesake program–which includes 30 young people between the ages 16 and 25–was introduced and sworn in at the City Council meeting.
December 29: Former L.A. Mayor Tom Bradley was Born
December 29, 2021
December 29: Former L.A. Mayor Tom Bradley was Born
Black Fact of the Day: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
December 29, 2020
Former Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley was born in Calvert, TX, 1917.
Los Angeles City Mayor Announces ‘Thermal Cameras’ will be Online at Tom Bradley Terminal in LAX
June 22, 2020
The Los Angeles City mayor touched on the significance June 23 brings, LAX will begin piloting a thermal camera technology. The device will be able to track body temperatures of guests, noting anything that is over 100.3 degrees. Garcetti disclosed that fevers are one of the leading symptoms of coronavirus.
Black Fact of the Day: Dec. 29, 2019- Brought to you by Black365
December 29, 2019
Former Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley was born in Calvert, TX, 1917.
Wendy’s Window-The International Women of Courage Celebration Comes to Los Angeles!
March 7, 2019
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first week of March as Women’s History Week. Seven years later, Congress declared the entire month of March as Women’s History Month. I find it sadly ironic that we need legislative reminders to celebrate and remember the accomplishments of various people and communities. However, I am grateful that the work of women is being celebrated nonetheless! Across the country, March 8thhas been designated as, “International Women’s Day” where people celebrate and honor women worldwide.
Jarrell Davis and Judge John Meigs (Ret.) Honored at 82nd Annual Kappa Alpha Psi Black and White Ball
November 15, 2018
The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host what many consider to be the kick-off of the African American holiday social calendar here in Southern California, when they host their 82nd Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 17, at the Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel.
“Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race”
December 28, 2017
In the documentary, we follow Bradley as he uses previous “Coalition-building campaign strategies” used before by other campaigns (of civil rights, Mayor Sam Yorty) before him to succeed.
Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley Thomas Explains What a “Sanctuary City” is
July 5, 2017
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas gives the definition of a “Sanctuary City,” and talks about the impact international citizens have on the economy in Los Angeles.
(Part 8) DA Jackie Lacey gives advice to future generation and speaks on legacy
March 23, 2017
“In this country, 80 percent of the lawyers are white.” said DA Jackie Lacey. “The law profession is even less diverse than the medical profession.”
Obama Administration Provides 1.6 Billion in Los Angeles Transportation Funding
January 11, 2017
The 1.6 billion includes grant funds and a loan agreement toward the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project