2024 General Election: Black Women Make History as California and U.S. Senators
November 14, 2024
There is one African American woman currently serving in the California State Senate, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights).
Breaking News
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California Legislative Black Caucus
Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California
September 18, 2024
For more than two weeks now, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) have been facing sharp criticisms from frustrated advocates and other Black Californians after the State Assembly failed to bring up two reparations bills for a floor vote on Aug. 31.
Community Leaders and Organizations Unite to Express Gratitude for Senator Steven Bradford’s Continued Commitment to Positive Change
September 18, 2024
In response to recent negative press surrounding the California Legislative Black Caucus’s Reparations proposal, community leaders and non-profit organizations across District 35 have come together to voice their unwavering support and gratitude for Senator Steven Bradford’s dedication to improving the lives of underserved communities. This press release serves to address the misrepresentation of facts and to highlight the profound impact Senator Bradford has made throughout his tenure.
Newsom: Black Caucus Members ‘Owed an Apology’ Amid Backlash, Brewing Tensions
September 11, 2024
A week after advocates rallied at the State Capitol to protest lawmakers for not allowing two reparations bills to be brought up for a vote on the Assembly floor, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members are “owed an apology.”
Reparations and the CLBC Bill Package: A Path Toward Justice
September 6, 2024
I fully support reparations for the descendants of formerly enslaved people in the United States.
Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Reparations Bills Stall in State Legislature
September 4, 2024
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is the official transportation partner for the 2024 Taste of Soul. This year, avoid the heat and the traffic and take a cool comfortable ride on the Metro K Line to the festival on Crenshaw Boulevard. Learn more about the Metro K-Line and additional transportation programs.
California Lawmakers Pass Landmark Bills to Atone For Racism
September 1, 2024
California lawmakers this week passed some of the nation’s most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people, from housing to education to health.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed - Aug. 22
August 21, 2024
Political news briefs from throughout the state of California.
Bradford Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor
May 22, 2024
California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood), 64, says the “time is right” and he is “up to the challenge” of becoming the next Lieutenant Governor of California.
Lawmakers Push for ‘Smart Solutions’ on Crime, Public Safety
April 10, 2024
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) and Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights), both members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), have joined other lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates to address public safety in the state.
California Assembly Passes Reparations Resolution
March 7, 2024
The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135.
CLBC and Black Chamber Join Hands to Honor Businesses Owners
February 22, 2024
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CALBCC) celebrated Black-owned businesses from across the state at its 2024 Legislative Business Brunch, held at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento on Feb. 12.
Advocates Weigh In On Calif. Black Caucus Reparations Package
February 21, 2024
On Feb. 21, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a press conference at the State Capitol organized to introduce a package of reparations legislation the lawmakers call “a starting point” to atone for the state’s legacy of discrimination.
Black Caucus MLK Breakfast Uplifts King’s Legacy, Need to Generate Wealth
January 18, 2024
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jan. 11, at a breakfast celebration held at the Grand Ballroom of the Town and Country Event Center in downtown Sacramento.
Health, Education, Reparations and Budget Deficit Among Black Caucus Priorities for 2024
January 11, 2024
Closing out their 2023 activities and previewing what they intend to focus on this year, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) shared some of their top priorities for the 2024 legislative session, which began Jan. 3.