Gavin Newsom

California Introduces Reparations Package -- With No Cash Payments

The proposal includes the restoration of property that was taken by “race-based” cases of eminent domain and state funding for “specific groups.”
02/01/2024

California Gov. Newsom Picks Former Kamala Harris Adviser Laphonza Butler To Replace Dianne Feinstein

The governor makes good on his promise to appoint a Black woman to the vacant seat.
10/02/2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Dies At 90, Will Gov. Newsom Replace Her With A Black Woman As He Pledged?

Rep. Barbara Lee, a candidate for the vacant seat, was once considered his likely choice.
09/29/2023

California Reparations Proposal Moves To Governor, State Legislature For Consideration

The task force proposes billions in a mix of cash payments and benefits to compensate Black Californians for the legacy of slavery.
06/30/2023

Oprah Winfrey Among Names Floated To Replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

There was once speculation that the entertainment mogul would run for president.
05/25/2023
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Meek Mill, Tyga, YG, And Others Join California Gov. Gavin Newsom For Signing Of Bill Restricting Use Of Rap Lyrics In Court

The bill has been called a “step in the right direction.”
10/03/2022

Meek Mill, Tyga, YG And More Join California Gov. Gavin Newsom For Signing Of Bill Restricting Use Of Rap Lyrics In Court

The Black Music Action Coalition called the bill a “crucial step in the right direction.”
09/30/2022

California Governor Newsom Approves Name Change Of Law School Founded By Racist

Restorative justice initiatives were also ordered via the new legislation.
09/26/2022

Woman Convicted Of Killing Man Who Sexually Exploited Her Pardoned By California Governor

Sara Kruzan was convicted at 17 of the first-degree murder of the man who had was said to have been her sex trafficker.
07/05/2022

Gavin Newsom Easily Survives California Governor Recall, Thwarting Larry Elder

The conservative did not get nearly enough votes.
09/15/2021

Positive Poll Numbers Suggest Gov. Gavin Newsom Will Survive The Recall Election

The recall election is in one week.
09/07/2021