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Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus Reflect on the One-Year Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Sentinel News ServiceMay 27, 2021

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) reflect on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. In a video recording of the fatal arrest, Chauvin can be seen pressing his knee into the neck of Floyd for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. The murder of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world and renewed calls for comprehensive police reform. Last month, a Minneapolis jury found Chauvin guilty for the murder of George Floyd. The three other officers involved in Floyd’s death are awaiting trial. “To say

The Lookout: New Bills Aim to Police the Police; Possibly Give Calif Its First Black Sheriff

Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black MediaApril 8, 2021

To serve and protect California’s many communities is a daunting responsibility — from entry level jobs to the highest elected positions in public safety. Therefore, qualifications to hold these positions are important considerations as those criteria could mean the difference between life and death.

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Senator Mitchell Sustains Funding for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Bertram Keller, Contributing WriterJuly 9, 2020

California State Senator Holly Mitchell met with Dr. Elaine Batchlor, CEO of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. Senator Mitchell and Dr. Batchlor shared a brief discussion about the importance of protecting the hospital’s budget.