Karen Bass Denies Wrong Doing
Karen Bass (Damian Dovarganes-AP) *This week Congressmember Karen Bass, the leading contender in the race for mayor of Los Angeles, again denied allegations, that a $100,000 full-tuition scholarship she received from Marilyn Flynn, was illegal. Flynn a former dean of the USC School of Social Work who pleaded guilty Monday, Sept. 19, to a […]
Bass Takes Lead Over Caruso in LA Mayor’s Race | Video
Rick Caruso – Karen Bass / Photos courtesy of the Caruso for Mayor campaign/Karen Bass for Mayor campaign *Congresswoman Karen Bass has taken the lead from billionaire Rick Caruso in the L.A. mayoral primary. Bass is reportedly leading by nearly three percentage points, according to LA Focus Newspaper. The outlet writes, “The latest numbers have […]
Run, Karen, Run! Why Rep. Karen Bass Should be L.A.’s First Woman Mayor
Karen Bass (Photo: California Black Media) *I can describe the leading crop of declared candidates angling to lead the second largest — and one of America’s most liberal and progressive leaning cities — in two words: White and male. So, when rumors hinted at a possible mayoral bid by Congresswoman Karen Bass, I thought […]
In Historic Win, Rep. Karen Bass is Elected First Black Woman Mayor of L.A. | VIDEO
Karen Bass – Maxim Elramsisy – California Black Media *“This is my home, and with my whole heart, I’m ready to serve, and my pledge to you is that we will hit the ground running on Day One,” Los Angeles Mayor-elect, Rep. Karen Bass pledged Nov. 16 after the Associated Press (AP) declared her […]
Karen Bass Vows to ‘Solve Homelessness’ and be Agent of Change as First Female Mayor of Los Angeles | WATCH
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass, seen here on November 17, promised to solve the city’s homelessness crisis in her first address after winning election as the first woman to lead the nation’s second-largest city. – (Jae C Hong-AP) *(CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass promised to solve the city’s homelessness crisis in her first […]
Rep. Karen Bass to Run for Mayor of Los Angeles: ‘I’m Ready’
Rep. Karen Bass via Twitter *Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) has officially launched her campaign to be Los Angeles mayor. Bass made the announcement on Monday via a Twitter post, writing: “With my whole heart, I’m ready. Let’s do this — together. I’m running for mayor.” A statement on her official campaign website notes that “Karen […]
W&W PR Vice President Karen Lee Receives High Honors from Living Legends Foundation
[…] Art Competition and as a result, hung in the National Gallery in Washington, D. C. for a year. The 37th District is helmed by U. S. Representative Karen Bass. “The thing that made it the sweetest was it’s not for special needs kids. It’s an art competition. They didn’t know he has autism,” Karen tells […]
Pres. Obama Endorses Rep. Bass to be LA’s Next Mayor | WATCH
[…] Barack Obama did 10 days before the General Election on Nov. 8. Citing her “proven leadership, integrity, and record of getting things done,” Obama’s endorsement of Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA-13) for mayor of Los Angeles can be seen on a video released by her campaign. Bass was an early supporter of Obama’s presidential run and […]
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Thoughts on What Karen Bass Did WRONG
Rick Caruso – Karen Bass / Photos courtesy of the Caruso for Mayor campaign/Karen Bass for Mayor campaign *I get Rick Caruso‘s big bucks, and the Police Protective League tossing the financial kitchen sink at Bass. BUT in a city like Los Angeles, primarily Hispanic, Black, Asian, young, liberal to progressive, and top-heavy Democratic, Karen […]
Tavis Smiley/KBLA Talk 1580 Hosts Homecoming for LA Mayor-elect Karen Bass – Saturday
Karen Bass – Maxim Elramsisy – California Black Media *LOS ANGELES – Mayor-elect Karen Bass broke the glass ceiling and left shards all over the City of Los Angeles! To celebrate the historic win of Bass as not only the first woman but also only the second African American to be elected mayor of […]
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: The Case for Karen
*There is one meeting, among many, I’ve had over the years with Congresswoman Karen Bass that always stands out. Some years back, I was having a heck of a time trying to get my paperwork to get IRS approval for my non-profit organization, the Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable. There was always just one something […]
Kamala Harris to Swear in Karen Bass As First Female Mayor of Los Angeles | VIDEO
*(CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Karen Bass as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles in an inauguration ceremony on Sunday in a meeting of two Democratic women who have broken barriers in politics. Bass will make history as the first female mayor of Los Angeles, also making her the first woman […]
Mayor Karen Bass Makes Progress in LA’s Homelessness Saga – 14,00 Souls Now OFF the Streets! | WATCH
Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass *Finally! Yes finally, there’s some good news to report on the LA homelessness situation. Mayor Karen Bass is reporting that during the first six months of her administration over 14,000 homeless people are now in some form of housing. Specifically, around 30%, or 4,332, are permanently housed. Meanwhile, 10,049 were […]
Karen Taylor Bass’ Podcast For Black Women Over 40 is Undeniably Funny, Inspiring & Raw
[…] host, she is me, a girlfriend, and then she curses and I say, yes, she is definitely me,” says Wendy Robinson, a listener to the year old, Karen Taylor Bass Podcast (KarenTaylorBass.com/Podcast), that is growing in popularity. The eponymously named podcast is just like the public relations expert turned the host’s personality. Authentic, charismatic, […]
LA Mayor Bass Says Newsom Should Appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to Senate in Case of Vacancy | WATCH
Karen Bass – Getty *Washington (CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom should “absolutely” appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to the Senate should Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat become vacant before the end of her term. “I absolutely think he should appoint Barbara Lee. But we will see,” Bass […]
