California lawmakers this week passed some of the nation’s most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people, from housing to education to health.
Political news briefs from throughout the state of California.
There are still more than 300 bills being actively considered by the California Assembly and California Senate this month.
Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper was honored on the Assembly and Senate floors of the California State Capitol on Aug. 5.
Last week, California State University (CSU), Sacramento (Sac State) celebrated 80 students who are enrolled in the inaugural class of its Black Honors College (BHC). Dubbed a “college within a college,” the BHC program is the first of its kind in the United States. “Using the honors college model as a way to create a unique experience for students who are interested in Black history, life and culture,” said Dr. J. Luke Wood, president of Sacramento State. Wood was speaking at the event organized to celebrate the students and launch the program, held the afternoon of Aug. 8 in the
The Los Angeles Urban League held its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, on Monday, July 29th at the prestigious and scenic Calabasas Country Club.
The Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) will be held at SoFi Stadium on February 1, 2025. There will be six HBCU marching bands that will perform in the showcase and fans have until August 15 to vote for two marching bands at https://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/home.
The 2nd Annual City of Inglewood Music Festival held at Darby Park in Inglewood was the place to be on June 29.
In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state’s history.