The Honorable Rupert A. Byrdsong from the Los Angeles Superior Court recently completed his term as the 90th President of the California Judges Association (CJA), having been only the 4th African American to serve in this position.
This summer, after 98 years, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted to return Bruce’s Beach to the descendants of its rightful owners Charles and Willa Bruce. In the early 20th century, Bruce’s Beach Lodge was the only space in Manhattan Beach that allowed Black vacationers. It was a safe haven where they could dine and enjoy the beach, at a time when Black people were prohibited from many other shared public spaces.
A little over a week ago, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) handed down a 6-to-3 decision making it more difficult for a handful of states – including California – to keep strict laws they have in place against carrying guns in public.
Los Angeles County Sheriff candidate Cecil Rhambo wants voters to know that the cornerstones of his campaign are changing deputy culture and dealing with deputy gangs, prison reform and reentry programs.
“The pandemic really did put a spotlight on places where there were big holes and gaps and inequities,” Thurmond told California Black Media (CBM). “In a nation with the wealth we have, that there should be a digital divide, I think that’s just a big example of the kinds of inequities that have existed.”
Assembly member Mike Gipson (D- 64 District) hosted the “AB 1621 Ghost Gun Press Conference, “at the Los Angeles Sentinel headquarters on Friday, April 15.
Careers in the “blue” or ocean economy will become more accessible for South Los Angeles residents, thanks to collaboration between the Entrepreneur Educational Center Inc. (EECI) and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles.
Through the state’s new CalAIM program, virtually all California residents will have access to health insurance.
To mark Black History Month, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a virtual ceremony honoring people with the group’s Unsung Heroes award – people who exemplify selflessness, courage and service, and whose work to lift others often goes unrecognized.