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Congressman Marc Veasey Appointed Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress
February 20, 2019
Congressman Marc Veasey WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Veasey announced that he been appointed to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress. “I look forward to serving with Majority Whip Jim Clyburn as an Assistant Whip in the Democratic majority in the 116th Congress,” said Congressman Veasey. “I’m honored to support Whip Clyburn in his duties to bring together the most diverse Democratic Caucus in history, to fight for our Democratic ideals, and to advance legislation for the good of all Americans.” “I’m pleased that Congressman Veasey will be joining my Whip team as an Assistant Whip for the 116th
WATCH: Congressmember Karen Bass Leads Passage of “Put Trafficking Victims First Act”
February 12, 2019
WASHINGTON – Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), lead the passage of the “Put Trafficking Victims First Act”, which ensures that survivors of human trafficking do not go unnoticed. The bill was approved by a vote of 414-1.
Photo of the Day: Jay Z and Beyonce Give us Black Grammy Love
February 11, 2019
Beyonce and Jay Z at the Roc Nation Brunch in Los Angeles for Grammy week. Beyonce Instagram
Political Strategist and Journalist Jasmyne Cannick Announces Run for Delegate to California Democratic Party
January 8, 2019
Election Jan. 12 in Boyle Heights LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Political strategist and journalist Jasmyne Cannick is starting off 2019 by announcing her candidacy for delegate in the 53rd Assembly District to the California Democratic Party. The 53rd Assembly District includes the communities of Adams-Normandie, Arts District, Boyle Heights, Downtown Los Angeles, East Hollywood, Hancock Park, Huntington Park, Koreatown, Larchmont Village, Little Toky, Pico-Union, Rampart Village, Skid Row, Vernon and Westlake. “I am running for delegate in a district in California that is less than 6 percent Black and the reason why is simple,” said Jasmyne Cannick. “Black people do not
WATCH: Rep. Bass On Steve King, Priorities For Next Congress
December 3, 2018
WASHINGTON – Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) discussed Congressman Steve Knight’s most recent abhorrent comments directed at the Congressional Black Caucus and also laid out priorities for the 116th Congress.