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).
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Laphonza Butler
Harvey and Prescott Join ‘Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman’ Event
April 10, 2024
Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel will be honoring six inspiring women at their “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza. An event this special, however, cannot be possible without two influential hostesses.
U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler Leads Honorees at Bakewell Media and L.A. Sentinel Women’s Luncheon
March 27, 2024
U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler will be honored at the “Power, Leadership and Influence of the Black Woman” event sponsored by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel on Saturday, April 13, at the Fairmont Century Plaza.
Helping Women Win: Catching Up With EMILY’s List First Black President Laphonza Butler
October 7, 2021
When she was just 30-years-old, more than 400,0000 members of California’s largest labor union, SEIU Local 2015, elected LaPhonza Butler to be their president. Known for her outspoken, straight-shooting style as she is for her poise and even temper, Butler has a reputation for being a leader capable of building bridges and driving consensus.
L.A. Sentinel Hosts Conversation on Advancing Black America Featuring CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass
April 18, 2019
The topic of discussion for the evening — advancing Black America during a pivotal moment in Congress
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and labor leader Laphonza Butler, convene meeting with L.A. Black leaders to Advise Gov. on State Policies
January 10, 2019
Mark Ridley-Thomas, Black LA Leaders Advise New Gov on State Policies
Laphonza Butler Announces Planned Departure From SEIU
October 25, 2018
This week Laphonza Butler, president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2015 and a Vice President of SEIU International, announced she will be leaving the organization at year’s end.
A New Leader for the LACCD Board of Trustees? There’s Only One Choice
July 10, 2017
When the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees elects its new President next week, they have a chance to make a statement–they can elect a leader who both looks like and understands the students the district serves.
Why is it important? The new President will become the face of the district, and with nearly four out of five students coming from minority backgrounds, that face should reflect the composition of the colleges. That’s why we are urging the LACCD Board of Trustees to elevate Sydney Kamlager-Dove to its presidency.
Women In Power
March 17, 2016
Deborah Flint Deborah Flint was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in June 2015. With oversight over three airports, Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (VNY), Flint is responsible for continuing the LAX Capital Development program, building on ONT’s 2015 increase in passenger traffic while transitioning ONT to its new local authority, and continuing to position VNY as a vital community partner. Specifically, her responsibilities involve managing the largest public works project in the history of the city of Los Angeles. More than $8.5 billion for capital improvement investment through Fiscal
Brotherhood Crusade Honors Laphonza Butler
November 12, 2015
The 47th Annual African American Achievement Award Dinner recognized the SEIU President for her community work