Various youth organizations and youth-led initiatives participated in legislative advocacy days last month at the California State Capitol to amplify the voices of Black communities and help cultivate the next […]
Tag: California Legislative Black Caucus
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Senate advances Weber Pierson’s Bill to reform gang databases
A bill authored by Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) aimed at reforming California’s gang databases — primarily the CalGang system — has advanced out of the Senate Public Safety […]
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Lt. Governor candidate Michael Tubbs shares his vision for California
As a former mayor of Stockton and a nationally recognized advocate for economic equity, Michael Tubbs has built his political career on challenging the status quo and advancing bold, people-centered […]
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Black Caucus encourages Black-Owned businesses to lock in contracts
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) wants business owners in her community and across the state to know that LA28 is committed to directing procurement spending in the Greater Los Angeles region […]
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2026 Measles Cases in California Already Surpass 2025 Total; Health Dept. Urges VaccinationCalifornia has reported more measles cases just months into 2026 than in all of last year, prompting renewed […]
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Bonta and Weber Pierson lead on state health policy
Nearly 6 in 10 Californians delayed or skipped medical care in the past year because of cost, and 4 in 10 reported their conditions worsened as a result — trends […]
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State of Black California: New data shows Black Californians falling behind
New data showing rising unemployment and widening economic gaps for Black Californians framed a statewide conference at UCLA, where more than 200 advocates, policymakers, elected officials, scholars, entertainers and community […]
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California Women’s, Black Caucuses Unveil 2026 Legislative Package
On March 25, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), in collaboration with the California Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC), stood in unity to present a 2026 legislative package aimed […]
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Smallwood-Cuevas Town Hall warns ICE risks extend beyond immigrants
A Los Angeles town hall on immigration took on broader urgency as speakers warned that encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are not limited to immigrants and can […]
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Calif. Legislature passes two resolutions
Both houses of the California Legislature voted last week to pass two separate resolutions condemning President Donald Trump’s social media post depicting the Obamas as apes.Authored by members of the […]