Marqueece Harris-Dawson

The increasing frequency of such language creates a hostile environment, which prompted this need for formal rules to maintain a respectful exchange of ideas.
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Today, the LA City Council voted unanimously on the Epithet Motion which restricts the use of inflammatory language in Council and Committee meetings. The use of inflammatory language is quite frankly disruptive, harmful, and deters others from participating.

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Her legacy is rooted in activism, inclusion, and resilience, and continues to inspire future generations.

May she rest in power.

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Recognizing deeper community needs, Thais-Williams expanded her advocacy to affordable healthcare and housing for minority women living with AIDS. As a leader on the Board of AIDS Project L.A., she helped steer the organization’s response in communities of color.

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We mourn the loss of Jewel Thais-Williams, a pioneering force in the Black LGBTQ+ community. In 1973, she opened Jewel’s Catch One, the first large-scale Black-owned LGBTQ nightclub in the United States. ‘The Catch’ became a cultural haven in Los Angeles for over 40 years.

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We need ICE out of LA now.

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.“

- Frederick Douglass

The California Republicans who voted to benefit billionaires at our expense are accessible by a freeway funded by Biden’s Build Back Better initiative and they’re up for reelection in 2026.

With power, you can choose to build or tear down.

What’s been touted as the Big Beautiful Bill will soon show its ugly face. Presented in the dead of night, passed without proper discussion, and hidden from public view—this bill will crater the national and LA economies. Hurting working families from housing, to medicaid, to SNAP, and education.

We understand the fight; we intend to stay in the fight, and we will not relent one single inch of our sovereignty, our dignity, and, most of all, our rights as human beings and citizens of this country.

I invite everyone to deepen their knowledge by checking out our list of books, films, and songs on Juneteenth. Comment on some of your favorites below.

#Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a day for us to remember the broad shoulders we stand on, to celebrate the dip and sway of the music that inspires us, and to appreciate the art and literature that tells our story.

This Father’s Day, and all year long, we must keep families together.

These aren't criminals or felons; these are our moms, aunts, dads, and children.

Stop the raids!

“If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question…you can only imagine what they are doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and the country.”

– Senator Alex Padilla

Now is the time to be clear about who is with us and who is not.

Our condolences to his loved ones; may he rest in the peace and power that he brought to our community.

Remembering Nate Holden, as a towering force in LA politics and a fearless advocate for the people. His legacy of dedicated service and community leadership set a lasting standard. He inspired many, and his impact will not be forgotten.

LA28 announces Dodger Stadium among new 2028 Olympic venues, lineup nearly complete Dodger Stadium and Alamitos Beach are among 10 new venues that have been selected by LA28 to host events during the 2028 L.A. Summer Olympic Games.

It’s time to celebrate our achievements and claim victory! From the historic Coliseum in South LA to vibrant events across Venice, the San Fernando Valley, the Harbor, and Downtown LA, our city is poised for success in 2028. Together, we are ready to showcase the best of Los Angeles!

President Jimmy Carter’s legacy embodies the honor of public service. His advocacy for affordable housing includes homes built in our District. His work continues to inspire, reminding us of the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of many.

Thank you so much Ms. Nikki Gionanni. May she rest in power amidst the victorious spirit of our ancestors.

Ego Trippin’ forever.

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I still remember the feeling the first time hearing a woman talk in public, the way I’d heard the women I knew talk in private. Bold, authoritative, assertive, and unapologetic—years before hip hop.

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While I was being taught “proper” poetry in school by great artists like Walk Whitman, Robert Frost, or Edgar Allen Poe, my dad often played Nikki Giovanni’s “Truth is on its Way” at home.

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