California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC)
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Financial Assistance Bill for Descendants of Enslaved Persons to Help Them Purchase, Own, or Maintain a Home
California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) vice chair Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) introduced new legislation related to reparations to the Senate…
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Despite Deficit, Newsom’s Budget Guarantees Funding for Essential State Programs
Gov. Gavin Newsom presented a $291 billion spending plan to the California Legislature on Jan. 10. Despite a looming shortfall…
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Assembly Makes First Move Toward Banning Youth Tackle Football
: Last week, the California Assembly moved one step closer to banning tackle football for children in the state younger…
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Annual Black Caucus MLK Jr. Breakfast Uplifts King’s Legacy; Need to Generate Wealth
On Jan. 11, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a…
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COMMENTARY: Apology for Japanese American Internment Prompts Equal Response to Injustices Against Black Californians
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media In August, the California Attorney General’s Office publicly apologized for its…
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Black Caucus Members Named as Committee Chairs for 2024 Legislative Session
By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media Several Black legislators serving in the California State Assembly have been appointed…
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“Shameful” Cal DOJ Report: Hospitals Ignored Racial Bias Training Mandated to Address Black Women’s High Maternal Death Rate
Four years ago this month, Senate Bill (SB) 464, also known as the California’s Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act,…
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Rest in Power: California Black Leaders Pay Tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Condolences and tributes poured in from California’s Black community after the passing of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Lawmakers, business leaders,…
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Hollywood Under Fire: Black Caucus Members Concerned About Black Women Execs Leaving Entertainment Industry
On July 13, California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) led…
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2 Black Caucus Members to Serve in Top Assembly Leadership Roles
After being sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly last week, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) appointed two members of…
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Black Caucus Members Welcome New Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas
The California Assembly ushered in new leadership with the swearing in of Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) at the State Capitol in…
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Black Caucus Black History Month Event Celebrates Business Owners
The California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) recognized the success of 16 thriving…
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California Black Legislators Host Black History Month Activities
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is celebrating Black History Month in Sacramento with its Annual Legislative Business Brunch, an…
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