Dispatches From Across the Southland
Truth Commission Appeals to Santa Monica City Council, City Manager and City Attorney
On the heels of a powerful Santa Monica Truth Commission where stories of violence, exploitation, and retaliation at Santa Monica hotels were lifted up, 13 commissioners and Truth Commission hosts called upon the City Councilmembers,7 December 2023
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Co-Conspirators for Justice – María Elena Durazo
State Senator María Elena Durazo remembers songs, sit-ins, and so many lessons learned rom Rev. Lawson that helped transform the lives of low-wage workers in Los Angeles.Read More
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Teaching Nonviolence for Justice – Kent Wong
Kent Wong remembers the transformation of the Los Angeles labor movement with the birth of the “Holman Group.”Read More
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Muchos Autobuses, Mucha Necesidad
El LA Welcomes Collective ha dado la bienvenida a 14 autobuses llenos de migrantes enviados desde Texas. Mientras que el gobernador de Texas no proporciona ninguna advertencia o apoyo, el LA Welcomes Collective ofrece compasión, humanidad y una bienvenida amistosa.Read More
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Pushing the Establishment for Justice – Rev. Jim Conn
Rev. Jim Conn remembers how in the ’70s Rev. Lawson helped move the United Methodist Church to advocate for social justice.Read More
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A Foundation of Justice – Rev. Gary Bernard Williams
Rev. Gary Bernard Williams reflects on being mentored by Rev. James Lawson over the decades.Read More
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So Many Buses, So Much Need
The LA Welcomes Collective has now welcomed in 14 busloads of migrant families sent from Texas. While the Texas governor provides no warning or support, the LA Welcomes Collective offers compassion, humanity and a friendly greeting.Read More
