Workers win historic jobs agreement at Metro
Workers win historic jobs agreement at Metro

Workers win historic jobs agreement at Metro

The Metro board of Directors unanimously approved a historic Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and Construction Careers Policy on Thursday, January 26, that will significantly increase the number of workers from disadvantaged areas to be hired on the agency’s multi-billion-dollar transit projects.

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Empowering future leaders through dialogue
Empowering future leaders through dialogue

Empowering future leaders through dialogue

While civil rights leader and activist Rev. Al Sharpton was speaking to a rapt audience at the University of Southern California's Bovard Auditorium during the 20th Anniversary Summit of the Empowerment Congress, a gathering of a different kind was occurring across campus. A diverse group of 250 children, youth and chaperones convened the 2012 Empowerment Congress Youth Summit.

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Vote, comment and ask questions about your preferred streetscape for Slauson Avenue
Vote, comment and ask questions about your preferred streetscape for Slauson Avenue

Vote, comment and ask questions about your preferred streetscape for Slauson Avenue

Since we launched the Slauson Avenue survey, hundreds of you have responded. You have made a difference by voting for your preferred improvement to the corridor. Your opinion matters – as do your questions -- so we are encouraging you to contribute your comments and questions here.

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 Supervisor Ridley-Thomas served as grand marshal at the 2012 Annual Kingdom Day Parade
 Supervisor Ridley-Thomas served as grand marshal at the 2012 Annual Kingdom Day Parade

Supervisor Ridley-Thomas served as grand marshal at the 2012 Annual Kingdom Day Parade

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated by second district residents as they joined Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, this year's grand marshal, Stevie Wonder, and thousands of spectators and participants at the 27th annual Kingdom Day Parade on January 16.

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Reverend Al Sharpton delivers a searing keynote at the 20th Anniversary Empowerment Congress Summit

Reverend Al Sharpton delivers a searing keynote at the 20th Anniversary Empowerment Congress Summit

Reverend Al Sharpton, host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation delivered a searing keynote address at the 20th Anniversary Empowerment Congress Summit this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. "This election is not about Obama; it's about your Mama," he quipped.

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Third year milestones
Third year milestones

Third year milestones

Since taking office on December 1, 2008, Supervisor Ridley-Thomas has spearheaded a number of projects to improve the quality of life in the Second District and throughout Los Angeles County. Some significant milestones from 2011 are now available.

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Grand Opening of the new Martin Luther King Center for Public Health

Grand Opening of the new Martin Luther King Center for Public Health

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas joined by representatives from the Department of Public Health, numerous elected officials, and members of the South Los Angeles community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health (formerly the South Health Center).

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