by Rev. Edward L. Anderson Published April 7, 2022 Los Angeles is often thought of as a leader in progressive politics. We are the town that led efforts to raise the minimum wage and institute vaccine mandates. However, the actions of the Los Angeles City Council leadership over the past

Today, April 4, 2022, marks the 54th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). This past weekend, in an interview with civil rights attorney Areva Martin, pastor and professor James M. Lawson, Jr. reflected on the struggle for justice

The South Los Angeles Clergy for Public Accountability (SLACPA), a network of pastors representing more than 50,000 congregants in South Los Angeles, announced it had obtained the signatures of 28 pastors—including Bishops Charles Blake and Kenneth Ulmer, civil rights legend James Lawson and Pastors K.W. Tulloss, Xavier

BY THE TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD [https://www.latimes.com/people/the-times-editorial-board] MARCH 25, 2022 5 AM PT In the months since Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from the City Council after his indictment [https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/mark-ridley-thomas-

MARCH 24, 2022 3 AM PT To the editor: It is appalling that Karly Katona and Fernando Ramirez, effective and dedicated City Hall staff members serving Los Angeles City Council District 10, have been summarily dismissed [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-21/with-herb-wesson-back-at-

STATUS OF THE CASE CD10 Voices for Empowerment: What is the status of the Writ of Mandate case filed by SCLC-SC and the League of Voters of Council District 10 against the City of Los Angeles? John E. Sweeney, Esq.(JES), The Sweeney Firm: The judge did not make

Dear LA City Elected Officials, Please find attached a copy of the Preliminary Report on the deliberations and conclusions of a virtual meeting convened by CD10 constituents to model a collaboratively developed framework for a transparent and accountable appointment process. Nearly 100 CD10  stakeholders participated. Their presence illustrated continuing interest

BY DAVID ZAHNISER [https://www.latimes.com/people/david-zahniser] STAFF WRITER MARCH 21, 2022 UPDATED 6:55 PM PT Los Angeles City Councilman Herb Wesson, who was cleared [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-03-17/judge-rules-herb-wesson-can-return-to-the-city-council-for-now]

We need expedited action by CA Attorney General Rob Bonta to enable CD10 constituents to challenge the City Council’s failure to comply with the Charter’s provisions regarding term limits. We welcome his review. We are confident he will grant CD10 constituents standing to argue the issue of appointment

CD 10 PASTORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS & LEGAL COUNSEL DISCUSS NEXT STEPS IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 REPRESENTATION ISSUE…HIGHLIGHT ONGOING NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY The following are quotes from yesterday's press conference. To see a full replay of the press conference, visit the CD 10 Voices Instagram page here [https:

Community and religious leaders called upon California Attorney General Bonta to give permission to the plaintiffs to allow its lawsuit against the City of LA to proceed. Click here [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbQXNh2jO0k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link] to watch.

LOS ANGELES — An attorney for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California said today the group is seeking permission from the state Attorney General to continue its lawsuit to stop former L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson from returning to the council in place of suspended Councilman Mark

LOS ANGELES: John Sweeney, The Sweeney Firm, issued the following statement following a decision by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mary Strobel indicating that The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California and several other Council District 10 defendants needed the permission of State Attorney General Rob Bonta before being

View on Facebook here [https://fb.watch/bPFrkJE1oX/]. View on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbOSXiKjAsv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link].

10/13/21 US Attorney’s Office hands down an indictment of Councilmember Ridley-Thomas 10/17/21 COMMUNITY ACTION: Over 400 pastors, community leaders and residents turned out for a Citywide Prayer Service for Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas in the wake of his 20-count federal indictment by a

BY DAVID ZAHNISER [https://www.latimes.com/people/david-zahniser], BENJAMIN ORESKES [https://www.latimes.com/people/benjamin-oreskes] MARCH 12, 2022 12:34 PM PT Around the horseshoe and beyond Who should oversee L.A.'s 10th District? Next week, a judge may offer at least a partial

Click Here to RSVP [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdu6urTwqE9YLa8TU6oka5gu2CMDYQXbd] Join CD10 Voices For Empowerment at a Virtual Community Meeting Open To All Designing a Community- Driven Approach to Appointing an Interim Representative. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 from 7-8:30PM via ZOOM This meeting is intended for all

The City Council action to suspend Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas disenfranchised Council District 10 constituents.  It effectively denied him the presumption of innocence, due process and his compensation and health benefits. Tragically, it robbed the 10th District of representation by our duly elected representative.  The Council decision was an arbitrary

By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los Angeles City Council members rushed to judgment — a political judgment. Those council members took it upon themselves to ignore one of the principles that make this country stand out as

by Lisa Fitch [https://ourweekly.com/news/author/lfitch/] February 24, 2022 One OW reader recently phoned after reading last week’s column by Dr. David Horne. “I’m calling to insist that Mark Ridley-Thomas did not fall on his own sword,” said the Rev. James Lawson, lecturer and