Blogs of the LA Area Chamber

Our Strength is Our Diversity

Earlier this week, I represented the business community on a panel about diversity and race in higher education. Hosted by Charles R. Drew University’s President Dr. David Carlisle, the event brought together more than 250 community and civic leaders for a thoughtful conversation that began with a keynote by Secretary Julian Castro. 

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Our response to Gov. Newsom's State of the State

Earlier today, the Governor laid out his vision for California during his State of the State address. Here's our response:

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Honoring Dr. Michelle King

Last week, Los Angeles lost one of its great leaders with the passing of Dr. Michelle King, former superintendent of LAUSD. While I didn’t know Dr. King, I knew of her outstanding reputation and impact on our schools. Our Executive Vice President, David Rattray, shares a few words. 

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