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Mayor Karen Bass's avatar

Thank you, Ava, for great questions and a great conversation.

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Ava DuVernay's avatar

I appreciated the time you gave me, Madam Mayor. Thank you.

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Kristi Kelty's avatar

Mayor Bass thank you for educating the community, and for standing up for your sanctuary city!

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Toni's avatar
Jul 3Edited

It is impressive (to me) when Ava captures conversations and does a reversal, presenting them in front of the lens and not from behind the lens.

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Ava DuVernay's avatar

Nerve-wracking for me! 😩 But thank you.

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Written in the stars's avatar

😌❤️ You stood 10 toes down tho. 💪🏾 Didn't miss a beat!

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Spirit Madden's avatar

It is good to see people talking. I volunteer with the homeless in Washington D.C. and I was homeless once. It is good that Angelenos are working toward a solution.

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Spirit Madden's avatar

Thank you

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Regina Miller's avatar

love these conversations!!

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Lennin's avatar

Great Conversation! 🙏🏽

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Allan Wilayto's avatar

Miss Ava, I learned a lot again. I love the way Mayor Bass shakes off her detractors but they have targeted L.A.

H. Res. 516 - “Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California” passed the House 215 to 195.

I don’t hear much about 30,000 peaceful protesters or the progress in helping the homeless. I fear the propaganda will get worse as the World Cup approaches.

Stay strong and sharing!

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RoNDA cROWDER's avatar

good stuff

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Maria Tchenguita's avatar

I was mentioned… THANK YOUUUU 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Ava DuVernay's avatar

Thanks for tuning in live!

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Ingrid's avatar

Thank You for this types of interviews Its nice to meet leaders that truly care. I also think you are a very good interviewer.

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Scarlet Ibis James's avatar

This was a refreshing conversation. The part I am taking away is the insight that many homeless people have issues that are not related to mental health or having a job. Housing alone doesn't address the medical conditions that might prevent them from working. Thank you for making it possible to bring this insight to the fore.

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Kathryn Smith-McGlynn's avatar

Wonderful interview. Very insightful.

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Spirit Madden's avatar

Thanks

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Spirit Madden's avatar

Thank you.

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The-Poet-Producer's avatar

Thank you for this! 🙏❤️

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katsden's avatar

such a good talk, thank you both.

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Mary's avatar

Great conversation. Refreshingly candid!

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Janice Thomas's avatar

Wonderful to hear about all the positive occurrences admist the not so positive incidents happening in LA. Thanks to the strong leadership of Mayor Bass, and thanks for the resilience "Angeleses" who dwell there in love and render devoted service to the city.

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