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*Black Lives Matter activist Bree Newsome called out white Americans whose families stole land and property from Black Americans post-slavery.  “Amazing how white people commit atrocities in one generation & then they just disappear from existence,” she said in a series of tweets calling for reparations. “No descendants, no names, no current wealth or […]

[…] To commemorate the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, the California State Capitol was illuminated in red light on the evening of Dec. 1. California Gov. Gavin Newsom – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Gov. Newsom and Gov. DeSantis Go Head-to-Head in Nationally Televised Debate In an intense, 95-minute-plus televised faceoff between California Gov. Gavin […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom – GettyImages *Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable President Earl Ofari Hutchinson and National Action Network Western Regional Director Rev. Jonathan Moseley will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 22 at 10:00 AM at the Black Lives Matter Mural on Jefferson and 10th Ave., L.A. 90016. Hutchinson and Moseley will […]

*(CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested positive for Covid-19 and is taking antiviral medication, his office announced Saturday. “This morning, the governor tested positive for Covid-19 after exhibiting mild symptoms. The governor will continue to work remotely,” the Democrat’s office said in a statement, noting that he will be in isolation until […]

*It didn’t happen. The Republican led Recall of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has gone down in flames. Newsom secured a victory in the biggest fight of his political career thus far and protected the Democratic Party from a perilous ripple effect. With a super-solid majority of the votes, Newson and the Democrats won […]

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom says, “gender discrimination is the oldest form of oppression … more obvious with Black women,” and America must act urgently to fix it. *Although California has some of the strongest pay laws in the nation and the smallest gender pay gap, Siebel Newsom says the Golden State still […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom *Gov. Gavin Newsom missed an opportunity to help prevent sexual and domestic violence when he failed to include funding for intervention and support programs in the state’s 2022-23 budget, advocates say. In January, Newsom presented a $286.4 billion budget proposal titled the “California Blueprint” to the State Legislature for consideration. […]

Gavin Newsom (Michael Nagle-Bloomberg-Getty Images) *California Governor Gavin Newsom has decriminalized jaywalking.  On Saturday, Newsom signed AB 2147 (the Freedom to Walk Act), which will allow pedestrians to legally cross the street outside of an intersection without being ticketed, Complex reports.  A pedestrian can still be stopped and ticketed by an officer if the […]

*On Aug. 10, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) issued a report evaluating the impact of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Health Modernization Proposal. The plan was released in June. The LAO provides fiscal and policy advice to the California Legislature. It serves as the “eyes and ears” for lawmakers and is known for its fiscal expertise […]

Larry Elder – Gov. Gavin Newsom *Hutchinson Report Host and Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable President Earl Ofari Hutchinson‘s Pacifica-Radio Townhall of the Air on Saturday August 14 asks listeners and the public in the California gubernatorial campaign — will Gavin Newsom beat back the recall? If not, will top contender Larry Elder be […]

Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs, author of the very popular and inspiring creative nonfiction book ‘More Than a Fraction.’ *The 27th annual Newsome Awards, taking place August 19-21, 2022 (various places) with an awards ceremony Saturday, August 20th at Martin West (6817 Dogwood Road, 21244) is where Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs will be honored with the “Historical […]

*Gov. Gavin Newsom has not yet endorsed a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, but former President 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 […]

Alex Padilla / Getty *It’s no secret that California Governor Gavin Newsom was lobbied hard to fill the seat of Kamala Harris with another black woman after Harris was elected as Joe Biden’s Vice President. The bottom line is it’s not going to happen as Newsom has selected the state’s Secretary of State Alex […]

Ava Duvernay *Dressed in climbing gear and a helmet, activist Bree Newsome climbed up a 30-foot flagpole on the grounds of the South Carolina state Capitol Saturday morning and removed the Confederate battle flag. Its value in modern-day American society has been the focus of debate recently. Newsome removed the flag hours before a […]

*GARDENA – At Rowley Park, alongside legislators, community leaders and families of victims of police violence, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation creating a system to decertify peace officers for serious misconduct. The Governor also signed legislation increasing transparency of peace officer misconduct records, improving policing responsibility and accountability guidelines, raising eligibility standards and […]