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Sen. Steven Bradford Commits to Building Upon Weber’s Legacy as Next Black Caucus Chair
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Sen. Steven Bradford Commits to Building Upon Weber’s Legacy as Next Black Caucus Chair

Tanu Henry California Black MediaJanuary 7, 2021

Last week, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) elected Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) chair of the group comprised of African Americans serving in State Legislature.
Bradford, 60, who is the longest serving member in the caucus and the only African American member in the California Senate, is succeeding the CLBC’s outgoing chair Dr. Shirley N. Weber (D-San Diego).

Black Caucus Writes Letters Defending State Bar Candidate
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Black Caucus Writes Letters Defending State Bar Candidate

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black MediaSeptember 24, 2020

“The Black community is already subject to a lot, and we’re not thought about all the time. It’s important for us to take matters into our own hands and really be prepared for what’s to come because sometimes we’re not considered in the game plan as far as what the world needs to do,” Sidqe said.

Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager-Dove Calls for Shifting Resources Away From Prisons, Toward Opportunities That Make Communities Safe, Healthy and Strong
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Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager-Dove Calls for Shifting Resources Away From Prisons, Toward Opportunities That Make Communities Safe, Healthy and Strong

Sentinel News WireMarch 12, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Los Angeles) moderated a panel about the status of incarceration in California. The panel was part of the State of Black California, an informational briefing to address the issues confronting black Californians, including education, health, public safety, tech diversity and the black vote. “California has invested in criminalization as the go-to response for a host of social issues, from drug use to homelessness to school discipline,” said Assemblymember Kamlager-Dove during her opening remarks. “Prisons, policing and punishment-based approaches make us less safe, and obstruct people of color and low-income communities from influencing policies that impact