Governor Newsom and Black elected officials make case to Black press for Prop 50
Supporters say that Prop 50 counters national efforts that they contend have diluted voters of color in other states.
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Prop 50: Opponents of California’s redistricting effort meet with Black media
Protect Voters First Coalition warn that if voters approve the measure allowing California to redraw its congressional districts in favor of Democrats, it could dilute Black voting power in certain regions and erode the nonpartisan redistricting system voters established more than a decade ago.
CA Assemblymember Isaac Bryan discusses Trump’s administration
Bryan talks about the Department of Education, FEMA, the economy, climate, how California elected officials are protecting the state, and the difference between Trump and Biden’s presidential administrations.
Anti-woke, CRT, DEI are Lee Atwater’s ways of saying “n***er”
“It’s all designed to be masked. It’s designed to be euphemisms for what is your end goal. It’s all subtext instead of being on the nose by saying, ‘I hate niggers.’” -Author Lawrence Ross
California respects the power of your vote
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The fight for reparations in California continues
While two reparation bills stalled in the California State Assembly, grassroots organizations continue to push forward.
Cornel West visits Los Angeles as he runs for U.S. President
West selects Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles co-founder Melina Abdullah as his vice-presidential running mate.
Black pilots, like all pilots, are all qualified!
Right-wing conservative media personalities and the likes of billionaire Elon Musk have questioned the qualifications of Black people, people of color, and women working in the airlines industry.
Reparations discussions are happening on the city, county, and state levels
Reparation presentations are taking place at local community meetings.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass: A coalition builder
Bass’ work with every level of politics and with local community service organizations will bring much needed resources to Black communities in Los Angeles.