California Moves Closer to Formal Apology for Slavery After Unanimous Assembly Vote | VIDEO
[…] step of acknowledging and formally apologizing for the state’s role in harming the descendants of enslaved people slavery,” McKinnor said. On the Senate side, three of Sen. Steven Bradford’s reparations bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week and are expected to get a full vote on the Senate floor. SB 1403 (formerly […]
Reparations Task Force: What to Expect in the Committee’s First Report
Reparations Task Force – Don Tamaki, Jovan Scott Lewis, chair Kamilah Moore, vice-chair Dr. Rev. Amos Brown, Dr. Cheryl Grills, and California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) – CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans will submit its first report to the California […]
California Black Media Political Playback
[…] Newsom has signed Senate Bill (SB) 51, which promotes greater diversity in California’s cannabis industry. The bill is authored by California Legislative Black Caucus vice chair Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood). Specifically, SB 51 will allow the California Department of Cannabis Control to issue provisional licenses for local cannabis retail equity applicants. A provisional license allows […]
And the Beat Goes on at the Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival (Photos)
[…] Local dignitaries were on site to enjoy the sights and eclectic sounds of the festivals. Councilmember Tim McOsker, City of Los Angeles 15th Council District, State Senator Steven Bradford, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, 2nd District. Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell presented the Watts Towers Arts Center with a Commendation. Rosie Lee Hooks […]
Let the Good Times Roll at the Lawndale Blues Festival | PHOTOS
[…] The show got underway exactly at noon, with official welcome remarks from Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles and his fellow City Councilmembers and City Clerk. California State Senator Steven Bradford was also in attendance. Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell acknowledged and recognized the milestone celebration of the Lawndale Blues Festival. Ara An, Deputy, Constituent […]
Gov. Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills; Advocates Question ‘Reparations’ Description
[…] prisons. Senate Bill (SB) 1089, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) — Addresses grocery stores and pharmacy closures. Other reparations bills signed into law are SB 1348, Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) designating specific public universities as California Black-serving institutions; AB 1984 (Weber), which requires a systematic review of pupils’ suspensions and expulsions data; and AB 51, […]
Steven A. Smith Denies Calling Eagles Coach Chip Kelly a Racist
[…] New York *Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly is trading away talent left and right, including a bizarre one today, dumping QB Nick Foles for the injury-prone Sam Bradford. But it was Kelly’s decision to cut three other offensive weapons that has Stephen A. Smith making headlines yet again – this time wondering if the coach’s motivation is rooted […]
California Lawmakers Delay Reparations Bills, Black Activists Warn It Could Affect Harris’ Presidential Bid
[…] going to have a direct impact, so pull up the bills now, vote on them and sign them. We’ve been waiting for over 400 years.” State Sen. Steven Bradford, who authored the measures, explained that the bills were stalled due to concerns that Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom might veto them. “We’re at the finish line, […]
California Reparations Task Force Aims to Pay $223K Per Person Via the ‘Bureau of African American Affairs’
[…] More | VIDEO Reparations Task Force – Don Tamaki, Jovan Scott Lewis, chair Kamilah Moore, vice-chair Dr. Rev. Amos Brown, Dr. Cheryl Grills, and California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) – CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey Kamilah V. Moore further said the cash payouts are not only for Black people but other eligible races […]
California 2024 Budget Agreement Includes Funding for Reparations Bill Implementation, Victim Services and More
[…] the report.” Reparations – iStock The 2024 CLBC Reparation Priority Bill Package includes 14 measures being considered by the Assembly and Senate. Additionally, CLBC vice chair Sen Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) has proposed two reparations-focused bills not included in the package, also under review by the legislature. The deadline for each house to pass these bills […]
Reparations Supporters: All Black Americans Should Read Calif. Task Force First Report | VIDEO
[…] A Journey of One Million Miles Starts with the First Important Step From left to right are task force vice-chair Dr. Rev. Amos Brown, California State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and Dr. Cheryl Grills (CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey). The report is based on hearings, expert testimonies, and evidence accumulated since the task force […]
Two Hopefuls in Race to Replace Former Asm. Burke Have Black Caucus Ties
[…] LA Voice PICO, a multi-racial, multi-faith community-based organization providing professional development training to people. She has also served as district director and chief of staff for Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) when he was a member of the state Assembly, two years as chief of staff for Burke, and campaign staff member for Los Angeles County […]
And the 2020 Oscars Nominees Are…
[…] directing “The Irishman” Martin Scorsese “Joker” Todd Phillips “1917” Sam Mendes “Once upon a Time…in Hollywood” Quentin Tarantino “Parasite” Bong Joon Ho Best documentary feature “American Factory” Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert and Jeff Reichert “The Cave” Feras Fayyad, Kirstine Barfod and Sigrid Dyekjær “The Edge of Democracy” Petra Costa, Joanna Natasegara, Shane Boris and […]
Breakout Photographer, Jaimie Milner Captures 40 Remarkable Black Men in One Of a Kind Book
[…] including Kris Bowers (“Bridgerton”), David Oyelowo (“Selma”), Michael Strautmanis (Obama Foundation), Hisham Tawfiq (“The Blacklist”), Chris Lyons (Andreessen Horowitz), Nate Parker (“American Skin”), Dean Garfield (Netflix), and Steven Caple Jr. (“Creed II”) and more (full list below). “Gifted” is the product of the 10+ year journey of photographer Jaimie Milner. At Walt Disney Studios […]
California Legislative Black Caucus Hosts Leadership Program for High Schoolers
[…] chosen to participate in the program were provided an on-campus immersion experience. They lived in the CSUDH dorms and ate in the campus dining common. State Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) and CLBC Chairman welcomed the students to the program and reiterated the reasoning for the program’s existence. OTHER NEWS ON EURWEB: What’s in the Dems’ […]
