Politics
California’s First African American Controller Malia M. Cohen Takes Office
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Last week Malia M. Cohen was sworn-in as the first Black woman – and first African American — to serve as California’s State Controller. On Monday, Jan. 2, the oath of office was administered by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “I am proud and honored to serve as California’s…
Read MoreFirst Black Woman VP Swears in First Black Woman Mayor of Los Angeles
By Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media On Sunday, Dec. 12, Karen Bass was sworn in as Los Angeles’ first Black woman and second Black mayor. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a home in Los Angeles, conducted the swearing-in of the new mayor. Though originally planned to be conducted at Los Angeles City Hall,…
Read MoreKaren Bass Makes History as the First Black Woman Mayor of Los Angeles
By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief LOS ANGELES-Karen Bass has won. She has made history and she has done it with the grassroots against a billionaire. She is the first Black woman to hold the highest position as mayor of Los Angeles. She was consistent and steady with her message and it touched the citizens of Los…
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Read MoreAttorney General Rob Bonta, It’s Your Time To Shine By Charging These Racist Politicians Behinds With Hate Crimes
The Southern Truth By Gloria Zuurveen Blacks and many ethnic group in Los Angeles rose up Tuesday morning with new found knowledge of the racist game their elected officials in L A City Hall has been playing on them. These members are all Latino and they have played the coalition game, so much as to…
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Statement on the Legislature’s Passage of CARE Court
SACRAMENTO–Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement on Tuesday, August 31, after the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 1338, legislation that establishes the CARE Court framework: “Today’s passage of the CARE Act means hope for thousands of Californians suffering from severe forms of mental illness who too often languish on our streets without the treatment…
Read MoreGov. Signs $308 Billion Budget: Californians to Get “Inflation Relief” Checks of Up to $1050
By Edward Henderson | California Black Media Around 23 million California residents will receive “inflation relief” checks of up to $1,050 soon. The aid is included in the new budget deal reached by state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday, June 26th. “California’s budget addresses the state’s most pressing needs, and prioritizes getting dollars…
Read MoreCalifornia Primary ’22: Black Candidates Advancing to the Nov. General Elections
By Joe W. Bowers Jr.| California Black Media Polls closed for in-person voting at 8 p.m. on June 7, the final day of the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Vote-by-Mail ballots must be postmarked by the US Postal Service on or before June 7 and received no later than seven days after Election Day to be…
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