The Southern Truth: Autocracy, Not Democracy, is On Display at Los Angeles City Hall With the Selection, Not Election, of Heather Hutt
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Lord have mercy on Los Angeles and its leaders. Today it was reported on one of the local news channels that Heather Hutt had been selected by Council President Paul Krekorian, with all members approving accept one, Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who was the lone no” vote — citing what she called…
Read MoreOpen Letter Concerning District 10 Special Election
Councilmember Paul Krekorian City Council President 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, Ca 90012 Re: Open Letter Concerning District 10 Special Election Councilmember Krekorian: I am writing you as a retired 50-year employee of the City of Los Angeles, having served 38 years with the LAPD and 13 years as a City Councilmember. Monitoring…
Read MoreRighteous Indignant Consumer , Civil Rights Advocacy Organization Pens Open Letter To Wells Fargo Alleging Apartheid Banking Practices
Wells Fargo Banking Apartheid Fiasco Dear Brandon Jackson, Fort Lincoln Wells Fargo Bank Sir, my name is Dr. Randy Lancaster-Short and I am the President of the Black American Constitutional Political Action Committee (BPAC), and our nascent organization is Civil Rights advocacy group that champions the rule of law, reparative justice, representative and non-stereotypical portrayal and…
Read MoreMayor Karen Bass Announces Additional Senior Staff
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today announced the appointment of a Deputy Mayor and two Directors in her Administration. The appointments demonstrate her continued dedication to ensuring her Administration’s commitment to innovative and experienced changemakers who will drive Los Angeles forward. Joey Freeman, Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs – Joey Freeman currently serves as…
Read MoreMark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty of Bribery and Fraud Involving Benefits for Son in Exchange for Lucrative County Contracts
LOS ANGELES – Long-time politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was found guilty by a jury today of bribery in a scheme in which his son received substantial benefits from the University of Southern California in exchange for Ridley-Thomas’ political support for lucrative county contracts and contract amendments with the university while he served on the Los Angeles County…
Read MoreFACE Hosts Press Conference Announcing 2023 Black Homeownership Fair with Council Member Alex Monteiro, African Consular Corps Members, LACAAEA, Sponsors & Other Partners
On Thursday, March 16th FACE hosted a press conference to announce our 2023 Black Homeownership Fair to take place this Saturday, March 25th in Hawthorne (see details below) in collaboration with the LA County African American Employees Association (LACAAEA) and the African Consular Corps. The press conference convened officers from LACAAEA and the African Consular Corps as well our corporate…
Read MorePresident Biden’s Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, Invites the Black Press To the White House During NNPA 2023 Black Press Week
“America Charged With Racism” Written in 1995 By Dr. Gloria Zuurveen, the Same Thing Can Be Said About Today’s Scene
The Southern Truth An excerpt from Los Angeles Southwest College newspaper the EXPLORER.
Read MoreStatement from the National Bankers Association on Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank
NNPA NEWSWIRE — National Bankers Association (NBA) President & CEO Nicole Elam Esq. and Chairman Robert James II released the following statement regarding Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. “In light of recent industry events, the National Bankers Association wants to assure consumers that your money is safe with minority banks. Minority depository…
Read MoreLADWP Women’s Expo Information
We are pleased to invite you to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s 1st Inaugural Women’s Career and Wellness Expo on March 11, 2023, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at LADWP’s Truesdale Facility located at 11760 Truesdale Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is committed to advancing gender equity and…
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