Senator Holly J. Mitchell Projected to Win Seat For 2nd District
November 5, 2020
Mitchell maintained a steady lead early on during election night.
Breaking News
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- 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
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Senator Holly J. Mitchell
Black Maternal Health Awareness Week
April 18, 2020
This week Senator Holly J. Mitchell participated in an online campaign to raise awareness for the third annual national Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The goal of the campaign is to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US and find solutions to create change.
Spectrum Partners with Rebuilding Together to Help Los Angeles Homeowners
September 19, 2019
Spectrum Gives Away More Than 250 Safe & Healthy Home Kits to Homeowners in the Community at the Second Annual Spectrum Community Impact Day in Southern California
With the Passage of the CROWN Act, Sen. Holly Mitchell Paves the Way for Natural Hair Acceptance
July 11, 2019
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.
Mothers In Action Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Read Across America Day’
March 7, 2019
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.
Senator Holly J. Mitchell Celebrates Vision To Learn’s Free Glasses Program at L.A. Unified
December 20, 2018
Senator Mitchell greets Washington High School students provided glasses by district-wide program
Sen. Holly J. Mitchell Wants her Constituents to Thrive
December 21, 2017
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.
EXCLUSIVE: Calif. State Senator Holly J. Mitchell goes one-on-one
December 20, 2017
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.
Watch Sen. Mitchell rebutt the tough-on-crime mindset among those opposed to criminal justice reform
September 19, 2017
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).
Sen. Holly J. Mitchell: Christmas in July
July 21, 2017
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).
Senator Holly J. Mitchell’s ‘Christmas in July’ Brings Joy to Families at USC
July 20, 2017
Sen. Mitchell’s annual carnival affair invites fun-filled activities and resourceful services to the community.
In Less Than 6 Years 54th Holly J. Mitchell Bill Becomes Law
October 20, 2016
Helps families with healthcare, childcare, services, education, opportunity and criminal justice
Governor Brown signs Mitchell bill allowing contraceptives for prison inmates on request
September 14, 2016
State prison inmates will soon have the right to request and obtain contraceptives
Bill limiting forfeiture of property to police without conviction heads to Governor
September 1, 2016
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.
No Conviction, No Confiscation
June 22, 2016
“We must pass this critical reform to protect Californians from the unethical practice of seizing property from innocent people. “