
Black Candidates Maintain Strong Showing as California Counts Primary Ballots
Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media As California continues counting ballots from the June 2 primary election, Black candidates across the state

Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media As California continues counting ballots from the June 2 primary election, Black candidates across the state

For decades, Congresswoman Maxine Waters has stood as one of the most recognizable and unapologetic voices in American politics — a leader many across Los Angeles County and beyond affectionately call “Auntie Maxine.”

The June 2, 2026, primary election will test the voter appeal of Black political candidates in California, where Black residents make up about 6.5% of the population.

I am also concerned about the gamification of investing and gambling associated with these technologies. This Committee has already examined how trading apps use behavioral designs to turn investing into a game. Tokenization could make those trades faster, always on, and with fewer guardrails.

The very Reverend Jesse Jackson, presidential candidate and civil rights leader, was not only my close friend and confidant, he was my longtime political ally and mentor. Rev. Jesse Jacskson was my idol and spiritual and political leader. He was a brilliant, gifted and courageous civil rights leader who inspired millions. He registered millions to vote and challenged and changed Democratic Party politics.

facebooktwitterinstagram Washington, DC – On December 6, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, received the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair

facebooktwitterinstagram According to the Office of Management and Budget, approximately 442 HUD employees were terminated, including 103 from the Office of Public and Indian Housing,

facebooktwitterinstagram Two-Bill Package Funds HIV Prevention Efforts and Improves Access to HIV Prevention Drugs Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters

facebooktwitterinstagram Letter comes after Trump’s CFPB refused to explain why it cancelled an order requiring Navy Federal to pay back servicemembers and military families Congresswoman

facebooktwitterinstagram Trump clearly hates Black people. It shows in his constant attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, his racist assaults on the legacy of John

facebooktwitterinstagram Together, these bills pave the way for massive crypto fraud and legitimize President Trump’s crypto corruption, which has already netted him a staggering $1.2

facebooktwitterinstagram Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered a powerful speech to a packed crowd at KJLH’s 25th Annual Women’s Health Expo. The KJLH Women’s Health Expo is one

Monday, May 26, the nation paused to honor and to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

facebooktwitterinstagram Landmark legislation will put an end to Trump’s crypto corruption and protect America’s investors. Bill prohibitions extend to Members of Congress. Waters introduces bill HOURS

facebooktwitterinstagram “Donald Trump and co-President Elon Musk are engaged in a lawless and reckless restructuring of the federal workforce. By firing thousands of federal workers,

Congresswoman and community members rally against disinformation, push for civic action ahead of November election

facebooktwitterinstagram “President Trump and his Administration are emboldening housing discrimination at every turn, hurting the elderly and disabled people, women experiencing domestic violence, and racial

facebooktwitterinstagram “Should your offices uncover evidence of crimes of this nature, we finally urge you to refer the matter to the Department of Justice for

facebooktwitterinstagram More than 200 House Democrats got involved in the case in question, pushing back against attacks on the CFPB and defending American consumers in

facebooktwitterinstagram Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following the Trump Administration’s late night Executive Order
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