Celebrating African American Journalists in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr., at Los Angeles City Hall to acknowledge the Black professionals in Media, Thursday, February 27, 2025. This lively event closed out Black History Month celebration with a luncheon, great music, networking, and an art show featuring local artists in the Tom Bradley Room of Los Angeles City Hall.
By Ricky Richardson | Contributing Writer
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr., at Los Angeles City Hall to acknowledge the Black professionals in Media, Thursday, February 27, 2025.
This lively event closed out Black History Month celebration with a luncheon, great music, networking, and an art show featuring local artists in the Tom Bradley Room of Los Angeles City Hall.
I wasn’t able to attend this spectacular event. I picked up my award several days later. I’m so grateful, honored and humbled to be amongst the distinguished and esteemed group of journalists selected for the recognition.
In a statement “Team Price had the privilege of celebrating the incredible Black journalists, digital storytellers, and content creators who bring truth to light every day during a special reception. As the watchdogs, historians, and change makers of our time, their work is not just important—it’s essential.
This African American Heritage Month, we didn’t just recognize the dedication of seasoned journalists—we also lifted the new voices reshaping the media landscape.
To every journalist, reporter, and creator out there, we honor the work you do. Keep making history,” stated Councilmember Curren D. Price Jr., The New Ninth!
Ricky Richardson with Certificate of Recognition, Courtesy of Ricky Richardson
Ricky Richardson is a Southern California based photojournalist who has been on the beat, for more than 35 years. He has covered cultural celebrations throughout Los Angeles, events in Monterey, San Diego, San Francisco, and Ventura, and festivals in Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Tucson.
Ricky Richardson is a contributing photojournalist with Observer Group Newspapers of Southern California, Inc. (Los Angeles New Observer).
You can revisit the program by way of Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr., Flickr page. https://www.flickr.com/photos/currenpricejr/albums/72177720324131955 ENJOY!
