
Mark Ridley-Thomas
@mridleythomas
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@LACity Councilmember for the 10th District
Los Angeles
Joined September 2008
It’s on at the #EC33 with @sydneykamlager @ib2_real @mhdcd8 @SadeElhawary and @tavissmiley @kbla1580 @daysofdialogue @calibrate_earth @EmpowerCongress
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Mighty tall timber has fallen. The Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. leader of the Civil Rights Movement has died. Pastor, mentor, friend and brother to me and many others. Take your well earned rest beloved disciple of peace and justice.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Martin Luther King Jr. called civil rights pioneer, the Rev. James Lawson, the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence.
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Very happy to see and hear Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law amf author of “Worse Than Nothing: The Dangerous Fallacy of Originalism” who was in Los Angeles for a stellar presentation about his really timely book.
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L.A. ZOO LIGHTS RETURNS! Starting Nov. 19, Angelenos will have the opportunity to experience 50 nights of safe holiday fun. Come enjoy @LAZoo wildlife-inspired displays, immersive interactive experiences, fabulous photo-ops, and more. Visit https://t.co/OF1Jue6pOK for more info.
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Mark your calendars🗓️@WestAngelesCDC, @providence, and #PilipinosForCommunityHealth, is hosting a Soul Community Health Fair on October 23rd. The first 100 attendees will receive a welcome package and FREE food from @DulansCrenshaw! More info:
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Colin Powell, military leader and first Black US secretary of state, dies after complications from Covid-19. Rest In Peace.🙏🏾
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Arts Alert 🚨 @Culture_LA's William Grant Still Arts Center is offering a #FREE after school online arts and music fall program. Visit the link for more info: https://t.co/raxmZVmaOa
#TheArtsMatter @wgsac
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Safety improvement alert🚨 @BSSLosAngeles is scheduled to slurry seal Adams between La Brea and Crenshaw this weekend!
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The @LACCRC202 has advanced Map K-2.5. We must ensure that the final map that is adopted is consistent with the Voting Rights Act, and that we elevate and empower historically marginalized communities. Join today’s hearing at 10AM to have your voice be heard.
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Representation matters 🗣️ Be educated, engaged and empowered during the @LACity #redistricting process! Speak at a hearing or submit comments via the link👉🏾 https://t.co/YiiRM3lJvI
@LACCRC2021
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It’s about equity, community standards, public health and constituent services. All. Day. Long! @mhdcd8 @CurrenDPriceJr @MRodCD7
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The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion today aimed at using funds from the $100 billion California Comeback Plan to clean public spaces near freeways.
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This will add 55 deeply affordable apartments to the Tenth District and brings us one step closer to establishing a #RightToHousing in Los Angeles. We need to continue scaling up these efforts to ensure Angelenos get housed and stay housed. #EndHomelessness [2/2]
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We must combat the homelessness & housing crises in Los Angeles project by project & block by block. I'm proud that at today's @LACity Council meeting, we approved financing for the Washington Arts Collective, a supportive housing project being developed by #MetaHousing. [1/2]
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TONIGHT @ 6PM 🚨 join @EmpowerCongress for a special meeting on @LACity's #HousingElement - a plan that will guide the creation & implementation of the City’s housing policy from 2021-29. Representatives from @Planning4LA will provide the latest updates. https://t.co/04M6sj1nHz
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🗣LITERACY IN THE VILLAGE: LPV Book Fair Celebrates 14th Year. Featuring @ArevaMartin and @NikkiGiovanni6 Proud to again be a cosponsor with my colleagues 9th Dist Councilman @CurrenDPriceJr and 8th Dist Councilman @mhdcd8
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Starting TOMORROW ‼️ October 11–16 is #LABioTechWeek. Celebrate by attending one of @BioscienceLA’s virtual or hybrid events, to register or to learn more visit 👉🏾
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🗣Don’t forget to celebrate Latino Heritage Month: Con Safos (Preview) | KCET Wednesday, October 13th at 9:00 (PST) Art and culture matter!
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A tribute to Rubén Funkahuatl Guevara.
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