Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – Sept. 19
September 18, 2024
Political news briefs from throughout the state.
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
- 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
- Where Art Meets Purpose: The Dancing Odyssey of Dwight Rhoden
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Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – Nov. 16
November 16, 2023
News briefs on political events throughout the state of California.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – Oct. 26
October 26, 2023
Shortly after Sen. Laphonza Butler announced that she will not run in the race to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein next year, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) responded to the news.
California’s Black Leaders Pay Tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein
October 5, 2023
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.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – July 27
July 27, 2023
Here are some important news stories you may have missed.
Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed – June 22
June 22, 2023
In Appearance on Sean Hannity Show, Gov. Newsom Defends Record; Pushes Back on Go-To Conservative Putdowns Last week, Fox News TV host Sean Hannity interviewed Gov. Gavin Newsom at the Governor’s Mansion in Sacramento. The back-and-forth between Newsom and Hannity was intense at times, but remained civil, overall. The two men, who have polar opposite political views, sparred over a range of issues, including immigration, taxes, and gun control. Related Links: https://lasentinel.net/political-playback-news-you-might-have-missed-june-15.html https://lasentinel.net/political-playback-news-you-might-have-missed-june-8.html Newsom defended his record and achievements and pushed back on favorite Republican criticisms of him, President Joe Biden and the Democratic party. On immigration reform and building
Political Playback: ‘Black Women Get the Job Done’
March 2, 2023
Rep. Barbara Lee held her first campaign rally for U.S. Senate, AG Rob Bonta and Asm. Mia Bonta have moved past media criticism, and Asm. Chris Holden and Asm. Reggie Jones-Sawyer are seeking seats in local government.
Lee Joins Competitive Race to Replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
February 23, 2023
Rep. Barbara Lee, the highest ranking African American woman serving in the U.S. Congress, announced on Feb. 21, that she will enter the race to replace U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein — the 89-year-old, California’s senior U.S. Senator who has announced that she would not seek another term.
African American and Community Leaders Speak Out on SCOTUS Roe Reversal
June 30, 2022
African American leaders across the nation largely condemned the U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued on June 24, overturning the federal abortion protections of Roe v. Wade, with some describing the action as a “pro-policing of women’s bodies” and a move to “criminalize Black women.” The 5-4 ruling overturns a 49-year-old landmark decision and puts abortion policy at the discretion of states, many of which have restricted or outlawed the procedure in recent months. Issuing a strong reaction to the SCOTUS ruling, Congresswoman Maxine Waters declared, “I stand in solidarity with the 36 million women being stripped of their right to
California Black Clergy, Political Leaders Condemn Racism in Ukraine
March 10, 2022
Elected officials, African leaders, commentators, civil rights leaders, public figures, and mass media personalities have spoken out against the racist treatment of people of color and racist coverage of the war in the media.
Black Biz Owners Push for Equal Access to Trillions in Upcoming Fed Spending
October 7, 2021
Black-owned businesses in California and around the country are closely watching as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi decides when she has enough support from the congressional Democratic caucus to call a vote on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan federal infrastructure spending bill.
“Big Sister” Barbara Lee’s Advice for the New Women of Color in Congress
January 31, 2019
“You have to break through all of that sexism and racism. You have to really confront that all of the time.”
The Chisholm Legacy
November 8, 2018
The 50th Anniversary of Rep. Chisholm’s election offers our country a chance to renew our commitment to Black women, not only in elective office, but within the ranks of true political power.