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Too Many Black Homeless People to Be a Priority for Mayor Bass

. The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen, Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES – Recently Mayor Karen Bass along with Councilman Tim McOsker announced Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe initiative was underway in Harbor City. On the same day the announcement came to my email in the form of a press release after the fact, I was out on the street in Los Angeles…

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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…

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Open 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…

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Mayor 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…

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Mark 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…

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California’s First African American Controller Malia M. Cohen Takes Office

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ Last week Malia M. Cohen was sworn-in as the first Black woman – and first African American — to serve as California’s State Controller.  On Monday, Jan. 2, the oath of office was administered by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “I am proud and honored to serve as California’s…

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First Black Woman VP Swears in First Black Woman Mayor of Los Angeles 

By Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media On Sunday, Dec. 12, Karen Bass was sworn in as Los Angeles’ first Black woman and second Black mayor. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a home in Los Angeles, conducted the swearing-in of the new mayor. Though originally planned to be conducted at Los Angeles City Hall,…

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Karen Bass Makes History as the First Black Woman Mayor of Los Angeles

By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES-Karen Bass has won. She has made history and she has done it with the grassroots against a billionaire. She is the first Black woman to hold the highest position as mayor of Los Angeles. She was consistent and steady with her message and it touched the citizens of Los…

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