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Vol. 63 No. 28
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 63 Years
CA LEGISLATURE PUSHES BILL
MANDATING JUDGES CONSIDER RACE IN SENTENCING By Stacy M. Brown NNPA NEWSWIRE SENIOR NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT A Democratic-supported bill that addresses racial bias in the state’s criminal justice system is currently making its way through the California Legislature. Assemblymember Reggie Jones-
CALIFORNIA BLACK CAUCUS
CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT’S AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DECISION
INSIDE
THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:
Sawyer, the Democratic chair of the California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, introduced the relatively unknown Bill 852 in February. The Assembly subsequently passed the legislation in May, and it is now under consideration in the state Senate. See BILL page 5
HAPPY 92nd BIRTHDAY QUEEN HARMON! SEE PAGE 10
2023 FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS SEE PAGE 9
CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister), standing with the California Legislative Black Caucus, comments on the SCOTUS's decision to eliminate Affirmative Action in the college admissions process. Pictured behind him (left to right) are: Asm. Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), Asm. Mike Gipson (D-Carson), Asm. Akilah Weber (D-La Mesa), Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), Asm. Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), State Controller Malia Cohen, Asm. Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), Asm. Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), Asm. Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles), Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), and Asm. Tina McKinnor (D-Los Angeles). July 5, 2023. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey/CBM.
By Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a press conference to condemn the recent Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) decision on affirmative action. “In the wake of today’s Supreme Court decision, the California Legislative Black Caucus is extremely disappointed in the continual unraveling of hard-won fights for civil rights, equity, and the dismantling of systematic racism,” said Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson
(D-Suisun City), Chair of the CLBC. “However, our unwavering commitment to continue the fight against the legacy of racism and discrimination that still impacts society today has not been shaken,” Wilson continued at the press conference held July 5. “We understand the work we do as legislators is vital to ensure equitable access and opportunity are available to Black Californians and remain steadfast in our dedication to advancing policies that improve the lives of all our constituents.” See CAUCUS page 5
POLITICAL PLAYBACK
Your roundup of stories you might have missed last week By Joe M. Bowers Jr. and Edward Henderson CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
California Black Women’s Collective Announces “Wealth Building” Tour On The California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) are launching a statewide tour called "Conversations for Black Women – Building an Economic Action Plan Tour." The tour will visit six areas in the state: San Diego (July 29), Solano (August 26), Sacramento (September 23), Oakland (October 14), Fresno (October 21), and the Inland Empire (November 18).
The events will offer a variety of opportunities, including job coaching, mentorship programs, apprenticeships, financial planning, homeownership counseling, and entrepreneurship support. Onsite counselors will be available to assess participants' needs and provide additional services, according to Kellie Todd-Griffin, author, social entrepreneur and founding member of CABWCEI. The objective of the tour, organizers say, is to develop an economic action plan that helps Black women build wealth and overcome barriers through transformative policies and practices. Tour partners include California Black Media and Black Women Organized for Political Action. See PLAYBACK page 5
NEW UC STUDY SAYS BLACKS MAKE UP 26% OF HOMELESS POPULATION
Study reveals how people become homeless in California, potential remedies By Janie Har ASSOCIATED PRESS Homeless people in California are already a vulnerable group, often struggling with poor health, trauma and deep poverty before they lose their housing, according to a new study on adult homelessness. Homeless encampment in Downtown Los Angeles over the freeway. April 14, 2021. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons - CC: Levi Clancy
See HOMELESS page 15
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