Mark Ridley-Thomas Gets Prison Time
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief The day has come and it is a sad, sad day for the Black Political King of LA, former 10th District Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, on Monday was sentenced to serve for more than 3 years in prison. This has been a battle watching, listening, and hearing,…
Read MoreMayor Bass and City Leaders Provide Storm Update, And Urge Angelenos To Stay Safe and Stay Informed
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore and other City leaders this morning provided an update on preparations for the coming storm and also encouraged Angelenos to stay safe and to stay informed. The press conference comes the morning after Mayor Bass…
Read MoreDr. Gloria Zuurveen: A Message To Stop Anti-Black Hate by Healing with Truth
PACE NEWS received a grant from the state aimed at preventing hate crimes. This program, administered by the California Department of Social Services in partnership with the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA), is part of ongoing efforts in California to provide direct support for communities impacted by hate incidents and support…
Read MoreWatch: Massive Brawl Erupts On Alabama Riverfront After Cruise Ship Can’t Dock In Spot
The Harriott II was unable to park in the slip it was designated to park in. BY EMILY RELLA • I was not all fun and games in Alabama over the weekend after a massive riverfront brawl broke out on a dock between the crews of two different ships — as passengers cheered on and encouraged the…
Read MoreState Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Equity and Good Jobs for Billions of Dollars of Federal Infrastructure Projects
Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Led Effort to Include Equity in Infrastructure Bill Package, Creating Access to Good Jobs for California’s Workers from Marginalized Communities SACRAMENTO –The State Legislature recentlypassed Senate Bill 150 that requires equitable hiring for billions of dollars of federal infrastructure projects headed to California in the coming years. Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), who…
Read MoreSue Johnson, Owner, S & S Weddings, Brings Heaven To Any Occasion with Style and Class
By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief The Word of God, the Bible, in Proverbs 18:16 it say, “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Sue Johnson is one of the 10 children of the Jones’ family born and raised in Senatobia, Mississippi. Sue is a living testament to the words…
Read MoreNavaline Smith, The Last Lady Standing, a Local Fighter for Housing Rights, Writes Her Story
The Southern Truth “The California Politicians tried to take me down. They used every tactic in their arsenal to make me quit fighting for justice. It was only through prayer and keeping my faith that God had other plans for me.” Navaline Smith, Author, “The Last Lady Standing” By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief Navaline “Novi”…
Read MoreDr. Gloria Zuurveen Calling On Black Parents To Help Close the Black Student Achievement Gap at LAUSD
I am Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, Founder and CEO of Parent Action Coalition for Education (PACE) in 1995 as a vehicle to guide parents on how to organize and strategize ways to benefit their children’s education through the use of public policy and their tax dollars. I know it’s a new way and it’s a new…
Read MoreRep. Maxine Waters on John Lewis Forever Stamp Unveiling in Los Angeles
On Sunday, I was honored to preside over the unveiling of the United States Postal Service Forever postage stamp, which commemorates the extraordinary life and legacy of my dear friend and civil rights icon, John R. Lewis. The Los Angeles community embraced the opportunity to honor and celebrate his remarkable contributions to our nation by…
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