State Legislature Honors Lakers Legend Michael Cooper
August 14, 2024
Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper was honored on the Assembly and Senate floors of the California State Capitol on Aug. 5.
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Assemblymember Chris Holden
Pasadena Businessman and News Publisher Joe C. Hopkins Remembered for His Courage and Leadership
November 9, 2023
Last week, the Pasadena community lost a towering symbol of leadership and courage, Joe C. Hopkins. A lawyer, activist, publisher, husband and father, Hopkins passed away on Oct. 31 after decades of dedicated service to the community.
Historically Black St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Pasadena
June 8, 2023
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m., in the edifice located at 1062 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena.
Holden Launches Campaign for L. A. County Board of Supervisors
February 16, 2023
Democratic Assemblymember Chris Holden has entered the race for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 5th District. In a video posted to his social media channels, Holden outlines his decades of leadership on regional issues that have impacted the lives of Los Angeles County residents.
Community Mourns Passing of Councilman John J. Kennedy
July 28, 2022
The sudden passing of Pasadena Councilman John J. Kennedy prompted scores of tributes and reflections about the positive impact of his legacy. Kennedy, who served nearly 10 years on the Pasadena City Council, reportedly died of a heart attack on July 21.
Bill Calling for Targeted Funding for Low-Performing Black Students Moves Forward
July 7, 2022
A bill that would generate over $400 million for an estimated 785 public school districts across the state to provide critically needed academic support for Black students is on its way to the California Senate Committee on Appropriations.
SoCal Black Leaders Hype Up Rams, Super Bowl With Hometown Love
February 9, 2022
Black political leaders from Southern California are sounding off as a week of celebratory activities and high anticipation begins. It
Assemblymember Chris Holden Applauds Nasdaq and SEC on New Diversity Rules
August 12, 2021
On Friday, August 6 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new Nasdaq diversity rules that encourage companies listed on their exchange to increase diversity on their corporate boards based on race and gender.
Assemblymember Holden’s ‘George Floyd Law’ Clears Senate Public Safety Committee
July 1, 2021
Assemblymember Chris Holden’s police reform legislation, AB 26, passed the California State Senate Committee on Public Safety. AB 26 establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility and accountability when witnessing excessive force by another member of law enforcement.
Asm. Holden’s Bills to Establish Private Use of Force Training, and Address Discrimination in the Appraisal Process Clear First Policy Committee
April 29, 2021
This week, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s legislation, AB 229 which establishes use of force trainings for private security, and AB 948 which address discrimination in the real estate appraisal process both passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee.
Asm. Holden Takes on Unfair Lowballing When Black Californians Appraise Their Homes
March 4, 2021
Assemblymember Chris Holden has (D-Pasadena) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 948, to address discrimination in the real estate appraisal process in California.
Assemblymember Chris Holden Introduces Bill to Make Pet Adoption Easier for Active Duty Military Service Members
December 24, 2020
As of January 2020, the adoption fee for veterans is already waived. AB 121 would expand current law to waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat to an active duty military service member who present to the public animal shelter a current military identification.
Assemblymember Holden Reintroduces ‘George Floyd Law’
December 10, 2020
Assemblymember Chris Holden reintroduced his police reform legislation, AB 26, that establishes clear guidelines for police responsibility and accountability when witnessing excessive force by another member of law enforcement.
California Legislature Passes Bill to Require Diversity on Corporate Boards
September 3, 2020
This week, the California Legislature passed a bill that requires diversity on corporate boards in California. The legislation, AB 979, is joint authored by Assemblymembers Chris Holden, Cristina Garcia, and David Chiu, with Eloise Gomez Reyes as principal co-author. The bill requires publicly held corporations headquartered in California to have at least one director from an underrepresented community by the close of 2021.
California Black Caucus Introduces Reparations Bill
May 14, 2020
On May 11, the California Assembly Judiciary Committee voted yes on a bill that would mandate the state to set up an eight-member commission to examine how California engaged in — and benefited from — the enslavement of Black men, women and children.