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California’s 2020 Redistricting Commission Is Accepting Applications: Only 253 African Americans Have Applied
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California’s 2020 Redistricting Commission Is Accepting Applications: Only 253 African Americans Have Applied

Tanu Henry, California Black MediaJuly 18, 2019

Every 10 years, Californians have the opportunity to participate in a major political project as part of a special 14-member, state-appointed commission.

The citizens of California, through the California State Auditor (CSA) office, sets up the commission and tasks it with drawing the 120 legislative districts for the state’s U.S. Congress, Assembly and Senate elections. The appointees are also responsible for establishing the boundaries of four more maps for the California Board of Equalization, an agency that represents taxpayer interests and standardizes county-by-county tax assessments across the state.

Black Women in California Say Democratic Party Takes Their Vote and Voice for Granted
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Black Women in California Say Democratic Party Takes Their Vote and Voice for Granted

Manny Otiko and Tanu Henry, California Black MediaMay 10, 2019

They plan to share those grievances with fellow Democrats and officials of the party at the state CPD annual convention May 29 – June 2 in San Francisco. Activists have also organized a number of other events, including a rally and march on the State Capitol on June 22 to speak about some of their concerns and celebrate Black womanhood as they consolidate their political presence and power in the state.

State Leaders Kick Off $100.3M Census Push With Call to Ethnic Media, CBOs to Help Get Word Out
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State Leaders Kick Off $100.3M Census Push With Call to Ethnic Media, CBOs to Help Get Word Out

Tanu Henry, California Black MediaApril 4, 2019

“California is determined to ensure we achieve a complete census count. We’ve started early and are committing more resources than any other state on a robust outreach and engagement effort to reach all Californians,” said Ditas Katague, Director, California Complete Count – Census 2020. “Our collaborative partnerships throughout the state will make a difference in 2020, which may be the most difficult Census count yet for California.”