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Women’s History Month: Meet the Black Women Legislators Shaping California Policy

Since Yvonne Braithwaite Burke became the first Black woman elected to serve in the California State Assembly in 1966, 20 other African women have represented their constituents in both houses of the California State Legislature with distinction.  Many of them have gone on to make their marks in various political arenas at the state, local and national levels. 

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Women’s History Month: Meet the Black Women Legislators Shaping California Policy

Since Yvonne Braithwaite Burke became the first Black woman elected to serve in the California State Assembly in 1966, 20 other African women have represented their constituents in both houses of the California State Legislature with distinction.  Many of them have gone on to make their marks in various political arenas at the state, local and national levels. 

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Ray Charles: “A Sound of His Own” Comes to Fixin’s

Blacked Owned businesses means so much more than just being “black owned”. It’s about the vision, the goal and the inspiration behind the business that makes it so special. Taking away status and fame, what is left is just creating a great product that anyone can enjoy. Fixins is all about finding new innovative ways to bring the community together. Collaborating with the Ray Charles Foundation is just one of many opportunities that pinpoints history, legacy, honor and revolutionary pioneers that have paved the way to where we are now.

“California Educators are the heart of our community. And why the California Teachers Association knows quality public schools make a better California for all of us.”