Langford Named WRD Division One Director
February 17, 2022
Joy Langford has been appointed as director of Division One by the board of directors of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California.
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Autumn Burke
Taste of Soul to Bring A ‘Day of Service & Soul’ to the Community
October 14, 2021
The drive-thru only event to give away free groceries, PPE supplies, and more
Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus Reflect on the One-Year Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd
May 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
Newly Sworn-In Sen. Sydney Kamlager Assigned to Serve on Eight Committees
March 17, 2021
Last week, California Senate Pro-Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), swore in former Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles) as the state’s newest and only Black woman senator.
What would Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. say about the State of America if he were alive today?
January 14, 2021
Dr. King’s belief in non-violence as a moral and political basis for achieving the “Dream” he envisioned did not include a passive or patient acceptance of a lower place in society. He knew this would be a multi-generational quest for our freedom, and prophetically told us that we would eventually get to the mountain top even if he were unable to be there with us.
Local Elected Officials Unite to End Child Poverty
May 23, 2019
Gov. Newsom joins Ridley-Thomas, Burke and Mitchell at South L.A. rally
Coastal Commission Approves Sweeping New Environmental Justice Policy to Increase Coastal Protections for All Californians
March 22, 2019
The commission adopted the policy on Friday, March 8 at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles. Since 1999, California has passed a series bills advancing the concept of environmental justice, which emerged out of the civil rights movement. In recent years, the push to correct long-standing inequities that have disproportionately burdened lower-income communities of color has been increasing with a number of state agencies working to adopt similar policies.
Improving Patients’ Access to Diabetes Care
February 7, 2019
Managing a chronic disease, like diabetes, is a challenge in its own right. It is even harder to do when you are having trouble affording your insulin.
African Americans Win Throughout California
November 8, 2018
Dems took over the House, but not the Senate. California has a new governor, according to LA vote, as of press time, Tony Thurmond will lead public instruction and rent control laws will remain as they are: just some of the highlights of the country’s midterm election November 6.
Los Angeles Sentinel June 2018 Endorsement Slate
May 24, 2018
Los Angeles Sentinel June 2018 Endorsement Slate
Success On “The Way” Ask Dr. Jeanette “Raise The Bar!” “Close The Achievement Gap!”-Part 2 “No More Crib to Prison!!
April 26, 2018
Bills requiring money take effect immediately and require 27 votes in the Senate and 54 votes in the Assembly.
Success On “The Way”… Ask Dr. Jeanette: “Raise The Bar!” “Close The Achievement Gap!” Part 1
April 19, 2018
The California Charter Schools Association is reforming itself, building interest in the lowest performing subgroup, African Americans.
Burke to ‘Battle Trump’s New Tax Plan’ as New Chair of the Revenue and Taxation Committee
January 11, 2018
California State Assemblymember Autumn Burke said she is “honored” to have been named chair of the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee January 4, as she announced that in the new position she would “battle President Trump’s new tax plan” “My colleagues and I will get to work on offsetting the damage done by the President and Congressional Republicans,” said Burke. “We will be looking at various options to ensure that all Californians would be able to obtain some tax relief and in doing so, provide a real, sustainable solution. I am honored to serve as Chair of the Revenue and Taxation committee. I appreciate Speaker Rendon’s
Burke, Bass & Lewis lead #EndChildPoverty rally in South L.A.
April 12, 2017
An all-star roster of politicians was in attendance to support the bill which was authored by Assemblymember Autumn R. Burke, in March of this year.
Burke Introduces AB 1520 The Lifting Children And Families Out Of Poverty Act
March 9, 2017
Assemblywoman Autumn R. Burke has introduced landmark legislation that seeks to lift 1,000,000 California children out of poverty.