Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove hosted her “118th Congress Wrapped” telephone town hall on December 18, highlighting her key accomplishments and plans for future legislation.
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) on Dec. 6 introduced a resolution to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the creation of the LA84 Foundation .
U.S. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation on Nov. 21 that would allow individuals serving decades-long federal sentences to petition courts for a sentence reduction or release after having served at least 10 years of their sentence.
There is one African American woman currently serving in the California State Senate, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Ladera Heights).
As America elects a new President this week — and a slate of new elected officials at the local and state level — the voices of young voters in California are resounding as political campaigns and policy makers order their priorities and shape their messages to include their perspectives and respond to their concerns.
Over the past 107 days, the Kamala Harris for President campaign has been a roller coaster ride of emotions. Following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race and his recommendation for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee, we have lived through the anxiety of “who will and who won’t support her?” From the overwhelming jubilation of the Democratic National Convention with Lil Jon leading the nomination process to Michelle Obama’s “My Black Job” speech, all culminated with Kamala Harris’ incredible acceptance speech. We also celebrated when beyond a shadow of a doubt, Kamala Harris dominated
Several local candidates endorsed by the L.A. Sentinel scored victories in the Nov. 5 election. Below are highlights of the winning races. Hutt Wins Full Term in L.A. City Council 10th District Seat Heather Hutt — the incumbent appointed to the L.A. City Council from District 10 after her predecessor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, was convicted on federal corruption charges — was headed for a full four-year term Wednesday, as she held a robust lead in her first time facing voters. In results as of early Nov. 6, Hutt led challenger Grace Yoo by a 23% margin. Hutt had 32,726
This election, he has warned, is about the economy. Freedom. Stopping Project 2025 and the MAGA extremes.
With the general elections just a few days away, Black organizations and leaders, including Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), are sounding the alarm about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s controversial “policy bible.”
Political news from throughout the state of California.
As the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election approaches, a number of Black candidates are running for positions in the United States Congress, the State Senate, and the State Assembly. If elected, they would collectively represent a larger proportion of elected officials at the state level than California’s Black population of about 6.5%.
With only five days remaining until election day, many news pundits are calling the 2024 Presidential Race “too close to call.” But be clear, the choice is simple – the choice should and must be Vice President Kamala Harris.
A presidential candidate’s phone is hacked. A fake video falsely shows ballots burned in Pennsylvania. National security officials warn that U.S. adversaries may incite violent protests after Election Day.
Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men. On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights on Harris’ agenda and the importance of securing the Black Male vote.
Prop 3 would remove the ban on same-sex marriage from the California Constitution.