THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS

WHO ARE THE CLBC?

The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) plays a crucial role in taking the top recommendations from the California Reparations Task Force, prioritizing them, and transforming them into viable policies. The Caucus then develops an internal strategy to navigate the bills through multiple stages: from committee approvals to floor votes in both houses, through budget scrutiny, leadership negotiations, and finally to the governor for signature. The Caucus works closely with relevant departments to understand how each bill would be implemented and its capacity to achieve the intended impact.

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    Dr. Akilah Weber

    Chair

  • Man in a blue suit and tie smiling with hands clasped, standing outdoors with green foliage background.

    Isaac Bryan

    Vice Chair

  • A person standing outdoors wearing a bright blue coat over a colorful top, against a blurred natural background.

    Mia Bonta

    Treasurer

  • Person in a black shirt with colorful accents standing in a warmly lit hallway, smiling with arms crossed.

    Dr. Corey Jackson

    Secretary

  • Smiling person with curly hair wearing a dark blue dress, standing in front of American and California flags.

    Sade Elhawary

    Member

  • Man in suit with bow tie standing in front of American and California flags.

    Mike Gipson

    Member

  • Smiling person with curly hair and a black top

    Tina McKinnor

    Member

  • Woman in a red suit smiling and leaning on a white railing outdoors.

    Rhodesia Ransom

    Member

  • Woman in a red blazer with long curly hair and a white turtleneck smiling in front of a dark blue background.

    Laura Richardson

    Member

  • A person wearing a red jacket and patterned blouse standing outdoors, smiling, with a white architectural background.

    Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins

    Member

  • A woman with curly hair wearing a pink dress, posing confidently with arms crossed.

    Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

    Member

  • Portrait of a smiling woman wearing glasses and a maroon jacket, standing outdoors.

    Lori D. Wilson

  • Portrait of a smiling woman wearing a dark blue jacket and a white top, with short curly hair, a necklace, and earrings, set against a brown background.

    Shirley Weber

    Ex Officio Member

  • Smiling woman in professional attire with dark hair, wearing a necklace and hoop earrings, standing in front of a blurred background.

    Malia Cohen

    Ex Officio Member

  • Smiling man in a suit and tie with American and California flags in the background.

    Tony Thurmond

    Ex Officio Member

California continues to lead in tackling historical injustices

The CLBC introduced the first package in a multi-year series of comprehensive bills aimed at addressing historical injustices and systemic racism, including unmet financial commitments made to Black Americans.

Banner promoting 'Make Amends for Harms Caused', featuring AB 3089, a formal apology by Jones-Sawyer. Includes 'Restore for All California' logo and website link to CABlackCaucus.org.
  • Promotional graphic for California Legislative Black Caucus, featuring text 'Making Amends for Harms Caused.' Mentions AB 3809 signed, Jones-Sawyer, and #JustGettingStartedCLBC. Includes logos and website CABlackCaucus.org.

    MAKE AMENDS FOR HARMS CAUSED.

    AB 3089 - Formal Apology

    Jones-Sawyer

    Make It
  • Promotional graphic for AB 1929, highlighting expanded access to student enrollment and math and science grants. Features text "Expand Access to Student Enrollement," "#JustGettingStartedCLBC," "AB 1929 - Math & Science Grants," and mentions "RESTORE Black California for All California." Includes logos and website CABlackCaucus.org.

    EXPAND ACCESS TO STUDENT ENROLLMENT.

    AB 1929 - Math & Science Grants

    McKinnor

    Make It
  • Graphic advocating for more access to literature in California state prisons. Features text "Allow More Access To Literature In State Prisons," and "AB 1986 - State Prisons: Banned Books Bryan." Includes a seal indicating "AB 1986 Signed California" and mentions "Restore Black California" and "The California Legislative Black Caucus." Hashtag #JustGettingStartedCLBC and website "cablackcaucus.org" are shown.

    ALLOW MORE ACCESS TO LITERATURE IN STATE PRISONS.

    AB 1986 - State Prisons: Banned Books

    Bryan

    Make It
  • Announcement about requiring notice before closing food and medical businesses in California, with SB 1089 signed. Features hashtags and logos of CLBC and Restore Black California.

    REQUIRE NOTICE BEFORE CLOSING FOOD & MEDICAL BUSINESSES.

    SB 1089 - Access: Grocery & Pharmacy Closures

    Smallwood-Cuevas

    Make It
  • Announcement of California's AB 1815 law signed to protect natural hairstyles in sports, by the California Legislative Black Caucus.

    STRENGTHEN PROTECTION FOR NATURAL HAIRSTYLES IN COMPETITIVE SPORTS.

    AB 1815 - Discrimination: Race: Hairstyles

    Weber

    Make It
  • Graphic about California Assembly Bill 1815, prohibiting involuntary servitude for incarcerated persons. Features hashtags and logos of the California Legislative Black Caucus.

    PROHIBITS INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS

    ABA 8 - Prohibits involuntary servitude for incarcerated persons.

    Wilson

    Click Here
  • Infographic about career education financial aid for redlined communities with hashtag #JustGettingStartedCLBC, California AB 3131 bill, and Restore Black California initiative logo.

    Career Education Financial Aid for redlined communities.

    ABA 3131 - Career Education Financial Aid for redlined communities.

    McCarty

    Click Here

The California Legislative Process

The role of the California Legislature, particularly through the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), is to take those recommendations and translate them into actionable policies.

The Legislature's responsibility is to develop and pass legislation that implements the task force's findings, ensuring that the proposed Reparations are comprehensive and impactful for Black Californians.

Notice requiring notification before closing food and medical businesses, signed SB 1089 for California. Mentions SB 1089 related to grocery and pharmacy closures by Smallwood-Cuevas, with a badge saying 'Signed,' and the phrase 'Restore Black California for all California' alongside the California Legislative Black Caucus website link.