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COMMENTARY: “Grateful After the November Mid-Term Results
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COMMENTARY: “Grateful After the November Mid-Term Results

Ben JealousDecember 8, 2022

To further resist the threat of authoritarianism, we must lift up young leaders who will be democracy’s champions for this and future generations. People For the American Way’s Young Elected Officials Network is celebrating the election of young leaders as new members of Congress from across the country: Greg Casar from Austin, Texas; Emilia Sykes from Akron, Ohio; Maxwell Frost from Orlando, Fla.; Summer Lee from Braddock, Pa.; Robert Garcia from Long Beach, Calif.; Sydney Kamlager from Los Angeles, Calif; and Jasmine Crockett from Dallas, Texas. Dozens more were elected to local and state offices, building a crucial leadership pipeline.

Black Worker Summit Unites Community Advocates in Building More Promising Black Futures 
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Black Worker Summit Unites Community Advocates in Building More Promising Black Futures 

Sentinel News Service October 13, 2022

The Southern California Black Worker Hub for Regional Organizing joined the UCLA Center for the Advancement of Racial Equity (CARE) at Work, Black-led community-based organizations, aligned unions and policymakers at a recent Black Worker Summit to engage in solution-oriented discussions of strengthening collaborations that will help build better futures for Black workers.  

Early Returns Favor Sentinel-Endorsed Candidates
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Early Returns Favor Sentinel-Endorsed Candidates

Cora Jackson-Fossett Managing EditorJune 9, 2022

Many of the candidates endorsed by the L.A. Sentinel editorial board fared well in the June 7 primary, based on the election results released by the Los Angeles County Department of Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk on June 8.

Assemblymember Gipson and Senator Kamlager partner with African American Voter Registration, Education and Participation Project (AAVREP) to Defeat Right Wing Recall
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Assemblymember Gipson and Senator Kamlager partner with African American Voter Registration, Education and Participation Project (AAVREP) to Defeat Right Wing Recall

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 19, 2021

In an unprecedented display of unity Black members of Congress lead by Karen Bass, local elected officials lead by Supervisor Holly Mitchell along with Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, and representatives of the California Legislative Black Caucus have organized themselves to oppose the September 14th Right Wing Recall. This dynamic group will focus specifically on ensuring Black voters turn out to vote, and vote ‘No’. 

Governor Newsom Sets Date for 54th Assembly District Special Election
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Governor Newsom Sets Date for 54th Assembly District Special Election

Sentinel Staff ReportMarch 18, 2021

Heather Hutt said she made the decision to run for the Assembly instead of joining her former boss in Washington, D.C., out of a life-long love for her community and a dedication to serving and uplifting those in need.  “I grew up here, in Leimert Park. This is my neighborhood. Being in this community, I understand what’s important, what leadership looks like and what the changes and challenges are. When you love where you are and you love your community, you want to share that love in your work as well as in your personal life,” she said. 

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African Americans Win Throughout California 

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing Writer November 8, 2018

Dems took over the House, but not the Senate. California has a new governor, according to LA vote, as of press time, Tony Thurmond will lead public instruction and rent control laws will remain as they are:  just some of the highlights of the country’s midterm election November 6.

Application Process Now Open to Fill Board of Trustees Vacancy
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Application Process Now Open to Fill Board of Trustees Vacancy

Sentinel News ServiceMay 11, 2018

The successful new Trustee must be at least 18 years old; be a resident of the District and a citizen of the state; a registered voter and not otherwise disqualified from holding elective office under the California State Constitution or other state laws.  He or she must not hold another elective office and cannot be a current employee of the District or must resign from such employment prior to being sworn in.

Kamlager Elected to Replace Ridley-Thomas in 54th District 
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Kamlager Elected to Replace Ridley-Thomas in 54th District 

Jennifer Bihm, Staff Writer April 5, 2018

Kamlager’s career began at the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) in Venice, CA, where she programmed public art programs in each of the city council districts throughout Los Angeles. In 2002, she became the director of External Affairs at Crystal Stairs. She was responsible for the agency’s legislative, advocacy and public policy agendas as well as for its parent and provider advocate program, Community Voices. While at Crystal Stairs, she trained and mobilized community advocates, fought against state budget cuts to child care and helped raise the local profile of the organization and child care’s contribution to the local economy.

Kamlager Speaks at Save Our Sons Meeting
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Kamlager Speaks at Save Our Sons Meeting

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 6, 2017

Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry will present Sydney Kamlager, president of the L.A. Community College District Board Of Trustees, on Sunday, September 17, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive, in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. Kamlager will discuss “Getting an Education Without a Lifetime of Debt” and share details about tuition wavers as well as aid for former foster youth, students who are parents and some LAUSD graduates. Also, refreshments and games will be available. To learn more, call (323) 292-0141.