In anticipation of the inauguration of Governor Gavin Newsom, transition team ambassadors Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and labor leader Laphonza Butler convened a high-powered group of diverse African American leaders: elected officials, appointed officials, health providers, artists, press, clergy, civil rights leaders, labor leaders, educators, legislative advocates, affordable housing developers, business leaders, philanthropic leaders and sports advocates to outline a policy vision that empowers Southern California’s African American community. Priority policy items included: ending child poverty, reinstating redevelopment, ending homelessness, and protecting ObamaCare.
