Tag: CLBC
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Legislative Black Caucus Package Includes Reparations Priorities
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) has unveiled its 2025 legislative priorities. Titled the the “Road to Repair 2025,” the bill package continues the CLBC’s effort to address the generational harm caused by slavery and systemic discrimination against Black Californians. Informed by the recommendations of the California ... -
CA Black Caucus Celebrates Record Number of Women Members
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) made history on Dec. 2. For the first time, most of its members are women. Nine out of its 12 current members are Black women, the highest number in the organization’s 57-year-history. During the last legislative session, five out of 12 CLBC ... -
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills included in a priority reparations package introduced by the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), including Assembly Bill 3089 — which formally apologies to Black Californians for the harms caused by slavery, discrimination and other historical injustices. However, some advocates say they do ... -
Reparations as State Faces Deep Budget Cuts
By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Although California will have to make significant budget cuts to balance its budget as required by state law, Assemblymember and California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) member Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights) said there are still ways to achieve reparations for Black Californians. Currently, the budget deficit for the 2024-25 ... -
Sen. Bradford Elected Chair of Legislative Black Caucus
Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has been elected as Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). The Caucus has had over a 50-year legacy of advocating for transformative legislation on behalf of African Americans and other marginalized people in California. Senator Bradford was elected to the legislature in 2009 making him the longest serving member ...