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Strengthen In Numbers: Black Mayors Nationwide Convene in L.A. 

Continuing to uphold her commitment to helping eradicate homelessness in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass recently hosted 18 Black mayors from across the country to discuss critical issues impacting metropolitan areas including the need to make our cities safer, energy efficient, and more affordable.  

Eatonville – The Historic Town of Zora Neale Hurston 

Growing up, I learned a lot about Black History.  Of course, I learned some things about Zora Neale Hurston, but nothing about Eatonville, Florida—her hometown. It was not until I began visiting Bus Boys and Poets Restaurant in Washington, DC that I learned about Eatonville. 

California Legislative Black Caucus Introduces 2024 Reparations Legislative Package 

The California Legislative Black Caucus announced the planned introduction of the 2024 Reparations Priority Bill Package on Jan. 31. With the release of the historic Reparations Task Force Report last summer, the Caucus has announced its first step in what will be a multi-year effort to implement the legislative recommendations in the report.  

City of Los Angeles Kicks-off African American Heritage Month Observance 

For the 74th consecutive year, the City of Los Angeles and Our Authors Study Club are uniting to present a variety of events to observe African American Heritage Month. Mayor Karen Bass assembled a committee headed by Public Works Commissioner Mike Davis and OASC President Lura Daniels-Ball to present free programs for all ages to be held at venues throughout the city. Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. is the honorary chair for citywide celebration, Wendy Raquel Robinson is the ambassador for the OASC Carter G. Woodson Oratorical Contest, and William Allen Young will serve as a contest judge. Activities kick-off on

Claudine Gay Ousted as Harvard’s First Black President – But Why? 

Dr. Claudine Gay’s tenure as President of Harvard lasted only six months. Why was she forced to resign? The top-reported line is her plagiarism (which has been conceded) and her not-so-robust statements to a Republican led U. S. House of Representatives committee against antisemitism on Harvard’s campus.

Barbara Lee Leads Progressive Agenda in Senatorial Debate 

As Barbara Lee stepped off the stage following the first California Senatorial Debate, she felt good about the agenda and vision she articulated for the country.

She said “I shared my vision for this country – one where we as a country take a stand for unconditional peace, progress, and change. One where we center the voices of minorities in this country, and don’t just go along with the status quo that has promoted hate and racism for too long.”