Dezie Woods-Jones

California’s Black Leaders Pay Tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein.  Lawmakers, business leaders, and political service organizations expressed their condolences and sympathy to family, friends, and staff of U.S. Sen. Feinstein, 90, who died of natural causes in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28.

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

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.