Edward Henderson

Dec 5, 2024 | precinctreporter.com | Edward Henderson

By Edward HendersonCalifornia Black MediaAssemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) was elected in a special election in April 2022 to represent California’s 11th Assembly District, which includes all of Solano County and portions of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties. Prior to her election to the Assembly, Wilson was the first Black female Mayor to serve in the entire history of Solano County. In August of 2022, Wilson was elected Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).

Nov 21, 2024 | westsidestorynewspaper.com | Edward Henderson

By Edward Henderson | California Black MediaSecretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber hosted a webinar on Nov. 14 to update Californians on the ballot counting process for the 2024 General Election. California is home to the largest voting base in the nation with 22.5 million registered voters. According to the Secretary of State Office (SOS), about 70% of the state’s voters participated in the November Election. So far, 15.2 million votes have been counted, processed and verified.

Oct 28, 2024 | postnewsgroup.com | Edward Henderson

By Edward Henderson, California Black MediaLast week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men. On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights on Harris’ agenda and the importance of securing the Black Male vote. “She has said very clearly that she wants to earn the vote of everyone. And that means earning the vote of Black men,” said Lee of Harris.

Oct 15, 2024 | postnewsgroup.com | Edward Henderson

By Edward Henderson, California Black MediaProp 4 proposes issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund state and local parks, environmental protection projects, water infrastructure projects, energy projects, and flood protection projects. Additionally, 40% of the bond revenue would be used to fund activities that benefit communities with lower incomes or that are affected by environmental changes or disasters.

Sep 19, 2024 | inlandvalleynews.com | Edward Henderson

By: Edward Henderson, California Black MediaProp 36 would Increase drug crime and theft penalties and allow a new class of crime to be called “treatment-mandated felonies,” which also require some offenders to participate in drug and mental health treatment. It would also make the crime of shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders and increase penalties for some drug charges, including those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl.