By Tara Perry Guest Columnist The California Legislative Black Caucus has once again thrown Black Californians under the bus to protect the Democratic Party’s political […]
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Lawmaker says Asians, Latinos not responsible for slavery
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A debate over reparations for Black Californians became heated earlier this month when an Orange County legislator […]
State NAACP holds annual Legislative Day at Capitol
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California-Hawaii State Conference of the NAACP hosted its annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol May […]
Bradford to run for lieutenant governor in 2026
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Steven Bradford says the “time is right” and he is “up to the challenge” of […]
Assembly votes 64-0 to apologize for slavery
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — California is moving towards officially apologizing for the horrors African Americans endured during chattel slavery after the […]
State lawmakers seek ‘smart solutions’ for public safety
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Two Southern California lawmakers have joined other lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates to address public safety […]
Black caucus members clash over retail theft bill
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, says she plans to meet with the authors of Assembly Bill 1990 to […]
Black lawmakers gain leadership posts in state Senate
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Three days after state Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, was sworn in as the 49th president pro tem […]
California Black Caucus introduces reparations package
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus have announced plans to introduce a package of bills designed […]
Newsom paints more optimistic budget than projected
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $291 billion spending plan to the California Legislature on Jan. 10. Despite […]