California Black Legislative Updates: Elections, Voting Rights, Education, and Housing
August 21, 2024
There are still more than 300 bills being actively considered by the California Assembly and California Senate this month.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
elections
Mayor-elect Karen Bass Appoints Chris Thompson as Chief of Staff
November 29, 2022
As she prepares to take Los Angeles in a new direction, L.A. Mayor-elect Karen Bass today announced she will appoint Chris Thompson to be her mayoral Chief of Staff and guide her transition starting Monday, December 5.
Updated L.A. Sentinel Election Slate
October 6, 2022
Karen Bass Overtakes Caruso as Leading candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles
June 16, 2022
On June 7, after the first round of voting came in, billionaire developer Rick Caruso stood in the middle of his luxury mall, “The Grove,” exclaiming, “The voters of Los Angeles had spoken.” As it turns out, Caruso’s celebration might just be a short-lived victory tour.
GOP Looks to Discourage Race Theory, Help Right-Wing Talkers
March 3, 2022
Republican legislators are setting their sights on the University of Wisconsin System, scheduling votes Tuesday on contentious bills that look destined for vetoes but will give the GOP talking points on the campaign trail heading into the November election.
HEATHER HUTT: THE VOICE AND THE CHOICE WE NEED IN SACRAMENTO
May 13, 2021
With less than a week until the votes are counted in the 54th Assembly Special Election on this Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Heather Hutt is taking nothing for granted.
Though Unopposed, Harris-Dawson Mounts Intense Campaign for Re-Election
February 27, 2020
A life-long community organizer, Harris-Dawson has enjoyed his transition to the public arena, even in the midst of challenges.
Holly Hancock For Superior Court Judge #60
November 1, 2018
The deputy public defender has her sights on the seat.
Election Races To Watch – Kenya, Rwanda And Angola
July 25, 2017
Rwanda will spend 5.5 billion Rwandan francs ($6.5 million). With 6.8 million registered voters, that’s less than a dollar per vote
Councilman Curren D. Price Jr. Re-elected To The New 9th
March 8, 2017
On Tuesday, March 7, the city of Los Angeles held primary elections for mayor, city council seats, city attorney, city controller and community colleges board of trustees seats.
No on Measure S Wins, Yes on Measure H Delivers For Homeless
March 8, 2017
The Measures are in!
Taking Tuesday in Stride: Waking Up Wednesday Still in Struggle
November 10, 2016
When all this is over, we must get back to the hard and difficult questions that must be raised and answered
What’s at Stake
November 3, 2016
The end of the election cycle is finally in sight and the choice is clear: we’re with HER!
Editorial Cartoons by David G. Brown
November 2, 2016
David G. Brown is an award winning artist, educator and publisher
Wendy’s Window
November 2, 2016
Can We Walk Hand & Hand Without Seeing Eye to Eye?