Share your ideas to improve ‘The State of Black California’ at a session with legislators
The California Legislative Black Caucus is convening a community conversation Saturday morning in Sacramento to hear ideas from policymakers, residents and grassroots advocates on how government can work to improve the lives of African Americans in the Golden State.
The Black Caucus is collaborating with the California Black Freedom Fund to hold these sessions on “The State of Black California.”
“With this series, California Black Freedom Fund seeks to foster conversation and build bridges between community and policymakers, rather than sitting on the sidelines,” said Marc Philpart, executive director of the California Black Freedom Fund, in a news release announcing the series.
Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, D-La Mesa, said she sees the series as vital platform for “collaborative change-making.”
“As legislators, it’s our duty to listen, learn, and lead,” she said, adding that this is a chance for community members “to directly contribute to a more just and inclusive future for our state.”
Saturday’s event also will include a presentation of “The State of Black California” report produced by the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, detailing changes to the socioeconomic positions of Black Californians between 2000 and 2020. Participants also will be able to get an update on legislation related to the 2024 Reparations Priority Bill Package proposed by the Legislative Black Caucus.
The Sacramento session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to end at 1 p.m. at the California Museum, 1020 O St. Participants should go to www.stateofblackcalifornia.org/event/sacramento to register.
