CLBC Road to Repair 2025 Bill Package Press Conference
Chair Akilah Weber Pierson, Vice Chair Isaac Bryan, and members of the California Legislative Black Caucus hold press conference to unveil the 2025 CLBC Road to Repair 2025 bill package.
CLBC Press Conference: California AP Day at the Capitol
The California Legislative Black Caucus and College Board gather to celebrate and discuss the AP African American Studies course, bringing together educators, students, and policymakers to share insights and foster meaningful conversations.
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins
LaShae Sharp-Collins was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2024 to represent the 79th Assembly District, which encompasses parts of southeastern San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove, as well as the unincorporated communities of Bonita, La Presa, and Spring Valley.
Laura Richardson
Elected in November 2024 to represent California’s 35th Senate District, Senator Laura Richardson is deeply committed to improving the lives of residents in communities across the district she represents. She began her career in public service long before she was ever elected to office. She served as a legislative staffer at the local, state, and federal levels.
Rhodesia Ransom
Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom represents California’s 13th Assembly District, which includes the vibrant communities of Stockton, Tracy and Mountain House. With over two decades of experience in public service, Rhodesia has been a fierce advocate for social justice, equitable education, and economic empowerment. As a former Tracy City Councilmember and non-profit leader, she stood up for the most vulnerable, strengthened economic opportunities, and fought to reduce homelessness in the region.
Sade Elhawary
Assemblymember Sade Elhawary is an educator, organizer, and advocate for social justice who represents the 57th Assembly District, including the communities of Exposition Park, South Los Angeles, and Downtown Los Angeles.
Tony Thurmond
Tony Thurmond was sworn in as the twenty-eighth California State Superintendent of Public Instruction on January 7, 2019.
Superintendent Thurmond is an educator, social worker, and public school parent who has served Californians for more than 15 years in elected office. Previously, he served on the Richmond City Council, the West Contra Costa Unified School Board, and in the California State Assembly representing District 15.
Shirley Weber
Shirley Nash Weber, Ph.D. was nominated to serve as California Secretary of State by Governor Gavin Newsom on December 22, 2020 and sworn into office on January 29, 2021. Voters elected her for a full term on November 8, 2022. Weber is California’s first Black Secretary of State and only the fifth African American to serve as a state constitutional officer in California’s 173-year history.