African Americans have long been punished for appearing in professional or academic settings while wearing their natural hair. In 2010, a Black woman in Alabama refused to cut her dreadlocks, and a job offer disappeared. Last December, a video of a Black high school wrestler who was forced get his dreadlocks cut off before a match, went viral. Not long ago, a Google search for “unprofessional hair” returned results mostly featuring Black women wearing their natural curls or braids. ... read more »

On March 1, 2019, Mothers In Action hosted their 3rd Annual “Read Across America Day” at two local schools, Danny J. Bakewell Sr Primary Center and Marcus Garvey School.  ... read more »

Senator Mitchell greets Washington High School students provided glasses by district-wide program ... read more »

The Sentinel caught up with Mitchell recently to talk about her role as a state senator, the challenges that come with overseeing a budget, and some of the new legislation going into effect January 1. ... read more »

Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one - on - one with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper and L.A. Watts Times Newspaper. Mitchell sits down for an exclusive interview with managing editor Brandon I. Brooks. ... read more / watch video »

Sen. Holly J. Mitchell speaks on AB 1308, Youth Offender Parole Hearings. The measure was approved and sent to Gov. Brown moments after remarks by Sen. Holly J. Mitchell, (D-Los Angeles). ... read more / watch video »

LOS ANGELES (July 15, 2017) -- Sen. Holly J. Mitchell gets things rolling as she takes a turn or two (or three) in the rolling hamster cage, one of several activities offered during last weekend's Christmas in July event. For more, click HERE: (Photo by Charles Steward; video by Ray Sotero). ... read more / watch video »

Sen. Mitchell’s annual carnival affair invites fun-filled activities and resourceful services to the community. ... read more »

Helps families with healthcare, childcare, services, education, opportunity and criminal justice ... read more »

State prison inmates will soon have the right to request and obtain contraceptives ... read more »

Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s measure to restrict the practice of civil asset forfeiture of private property seized by law enforcement agencies in California has been approved by the state Legislature and now heads to Governor Jerry Brown for final approval. ... read more »

"We must pass this critical reform to protect Californians from the unethical practice of seizing property from innocent people. " ... read more »