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NAACP California-Hawaii State Convention Highlights Black Voter Engagement, and More 

Sunday, Oct 27 following four days of discussions and workshops at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Bringing together civil rights leaders, policymakers, and advocates from California and Hawaii, the convention operated under the theme “All In.” The participants discussed critical issues impacting Black communities, including criminal justice reform, health equity, economic empowerment, education, environmental justice, and voting rights.  

Black Small Business Owners Urged to Seize Opportunities from Major Sporting Events in L.A.

Los Angeles is on the verge of hosting a series of world-class sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which present significant opportunities for local businesses, especially Black-owned small businesses. In a major announcement at the city’s first-ever Sports and Entertainment Summit, Mayor Karen Bass introduced ProcureLA, a new program designed to help small businesses prepare for and secure contracts associated with these mega-events. Speaking alongside entertainment industry powerhouse Jessica Alba and BMO Vice Chairman Eric Smith at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Mayor Bass emphasized the importance of ensuring that these

Rep. Barbara Lee Discusses Kamala Harris’ Plan for Black Men

Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men.  On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights on Harris’ agenda and the importance of securing the Black Male vote.