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• Speaker, Albritton, Baker, Barnes, Ben Soul, Black, Boy, Bracy, Ringard, Brown, Butler, Cars, Chestnut
• Speaker, Albritton, Baker, Barnes, Ben Soul, Black, Boy, Bracy, Ringard, Brown, Butler, Cars, Chestnut
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• Speaker, Albritton, Baker, Barnes, Ben Soul, Black, Boy, Bracy, Ringard, Brown, Butler, Cars, Chestnut

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• ACR six would recognize April 30th as a Black April in solemn remembrance.
• And I'm very, very thankful of my college here, for always. supporting Black April month every year.
• we are here to recognize today. in support of ACR 6, which does recognize the 50th anniversary of Black
• April by proclaiming April as Black April Memorial Month.
• Not only to honor their parents and grandparents, but to reflect on what it means. to them, what Black

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• I am here today to present Assembly Bill 766, which is a Black Caucus priority bill.
• and brown and all diverse... ...and that it matters deeply in health care where Black and brown and
• As a Black nursing instructor, I often see how few students of color make it into the nursing program
• AB 766... and that it matters deeply in health care where black and brown and all diverse communities
• They presented their topic on hypertension in the Black community.

Summary: The Governmental Organization Committee met as a subcommittee because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established quorum and heard several bills. AB 445 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry would grant Colusa County 10 on-sale liquor licenses to address a long-standing shortage and support local economic development; the author said she would accept committee amendments. The bill was later approved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members before additional aye votes were added. AB 766 by Assemblymember Sharp-Collins would require state agencies and departments to conduct an equity analysis before implementing budgets or regulations, with the review performed by a DEIA coordinator or qualified equivalent. Supporters, including a college administrator and a nursing instructor, argued the bill would protect diversity, equity, inclusion, and access efforts and help address systemic barriers in education and health care. The committee voted 13-? on the measure after a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later additional aye votes recorded. AB 971 by Assemblymember Alvarez would facilitate transfer of about 3.83 acres of city-owned land in San Diego to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, contingent on affirmative action by the City of San Diego. The author and tribal witnesses described the bill as a step toward correcting historical injustices and reopening a currently closed park as a tribal-operated historical park and museum. The measure passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, again with the roll held open for absent members before additional votes were added.

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• Because he was black.
• No, this is the Black Caucus. Sorry.
• On behalf of the Black Caucus, I just want to remind all members of the Black Caucus that we have until
• chair No, this is the Black chair No, this is the Black &gt;&gt; Sorry. &gt;&gt; Sorry.
• &gt;&gt; Black<00:56:26.280><c> Caucus</c> &gt;&gt; Black Caucus &gt;&gt; Black Caucus On<00:56:27.520

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 957, house, all

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• And with this kind of Black Hills.
• </c> big horns on the face and in the Black big horns on the face and in the Black Hills.<00:10:39.200
• </c><00:10:52.480><c> Hills</c> these live healthy Wyoming Black Hills these live healthy Wyoming Black
• I actually live in the Black Hills.
• </c><00:24:38.240><c> Hills</c> Creek coming out of the Black Hills Creek coming out of the Black Hills

Bills: HB0078, SF0012, SF0013, SF0052, SF0069, SF0070

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration

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• Voting-age population that is Black is at 33%.
• Voting-age population that is Black at that...
• Democratic registration is at 41%, voting-age population that is Black is at 24%.
• Democrats as the other... number of registered Black Democrats as the other district.
• But that's about 58% Black.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, HB75, HB1222, SB121, SB312, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR104, HCR32, HB944, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB410, HB750, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784, HB1117

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

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• Crenshaw, Leimert Park, West Adams, Baldwin Hills, South Central—Black and Brown working families who
• I also want to rise on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus to welcome Representative— I
• We stand in solidarity with the California Legislative Black Caucus, with our colleagues from San Diego
• I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus.
• I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Black Caucus and in strong support of SR 111, in

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia on the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones for his advocacy on democracy and voting rights, with multiple senators speaking in support of his visit. On business, the Senate confirmed Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as Executive Director of the State Bar, both by unanimous 35-0 votes. The body adopted SCR 163 designating May as California Tourism Month, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, and SCR 170 declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, with extensive testimony from senators about the trauma firefighters and first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support. The Senate also adopted SCR 174 marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the system’s role in community-based care. The Senate adopted SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after extended debate focused on LGBTQ rights, hate violence, and the need for allies to speak out; the resolution passed 26-0. The chamber then approved a second-day consent calendar of multiple bills by 34-0, moved SCR 116 to the inactive file, granted reconsideration on SR 111 for a later session, and heard motions to adjourn in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella. The Senate announced committee hearings and then adjourned to reconvene Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

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• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 6 by Assembly Member Ta, and others, relative to Black April Memorial
• ACR 6 would recognize April 30th as Black April in solemn remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the
• If you go to any Black April events in the Vietnamese-American community, you will recognize the South
• And I'm very, very thankful of my colleagues here for always supporting Black April month every year.
• April by proclaiming April as Black April Memorial Month.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then took up a series of procedural motions and a large third-reading file focused heavily on housing, wildfire recovery, insurance, and related regulatory changes. Early actions included a successful motion to place Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 on the third-reading file, followed by a unanimous vote on SB 26, a cleanup measure related to lemon-law civil discovery procedures and automaker opt-outs from the AB 1755 framework. The chamber then moved through a package of urgency bills tied to the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires and broader housing affordability concerns. Measures approved included AB 311 allowing displaced tenants to temporarily house wildfire victims and pets, AB 299 extending hotel/motel/short-term rental stays beyond 30 days for disaster-displaced families, AB 226 giving the California Fair Plan access to bond financing in catastrophic-loss scenarios, AB 253 allowing third-party plan checks when local review exceeds 30 days, AB 301 aligning state permitting timelines with local deadlines, AB 306 imposing a six-year pause on new residential building-code updates, AB 462 exempting certain ADUs in Los Angeles County coastal zones from coastal development permits, AB 493 requiring interest to be paid to homeowners on insurance proceeds held by lenders, and AB 597 tightening rules on public adjuster solicitation, fees, and contract transparency. Each of these urgency bills passed, generally with strong bipartisan support and mostly unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly also approved several non-urgency measures, including AB 293 on groundwater transparency and board disclosure, AB 251 on elder abuse litigation standards when evidence is intentionally destroyed, AB 59 removing a sunset on Reclamation District 108’s hydropower authority, AB 417 streamlining EIFD and CRIA financing tools, and AB 312 updating procedures for agricultural theft proceeds. In addition, ACR 6 was adopted by voice vote, recognizing Black April Memorial Month and the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, with extensive remarks from Assembly Member Ta and support from other members. The consent calendar was adopted, and the body later heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for David Myers and Olivia Guerrero before adjourning to April 3, 2025. Several vote changes were announced after adjournment, including changes on AB 251 and AB 417.

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• But also, as a black woman, I can tell you that pregnancy is a guaranteed scary journey.
• Maternal health disparities faced by black women are a devastating reality.
• Many of us have heard too many stories of black mothers not being listened to in the delivery room.
• When black women account for only 5% of pregnancies, but 21% of maternal deaths, we...
• And the disparities faced by black women and other women of color are concerns that require attention

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• I'm Kristen Nemers, as she said, with the California Black Power Network.
• We are a coalition that represents over 49 Black-led and Black-empowering organizations throughout the
• Formerly, we were known as the Black Census and Redistricting Hub, and we began with a really...
• Through this work, we've seen firsthand the challenges that Black... Public education on voting.
• Kristen Nemries on behalf of California Black Power Network, a sponsor as well, in support.

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• We're going to do Black History Month moment.
• </c> is your black history moment for today. is your black history moment for today.
• is not just about Black people's suffering.
• I am Delegate Malcolm Ruff, and that is your Black History moment.
• </c> that is your Black History moment. that is your Black History moment.

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 957, house, all

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• A Black history museum is okay, but maybe not a program that helps young Black women.
• The one you said was, yes, I'm sorry: Black Film Festival, Black History.
• What about if a local community college recognizes that Black and Brown students are, Is that Black and
• Chapter 267 covers Black history.
• A Black woman was even less.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations. The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.

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• The steaks were charcoal black. I could not believe it. I thought he had one job to do.
• And in black and Latino communities, the stigma is real. We're told to be strong.
• And it is the case that black, Latino, and indigenous youth.
• According to the National Black Caucus Emergency Task Force on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health.
• While black youth were on probation an average of nearly 21 months.

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• Black? Here. Boyles? Here. Conerly? Here. Cross? Here. Fabricio, excused. Gentry? Gentry? Here.
• Black? Yes. Boyles? Yes. Connerly? Yes. Cross? Yes. Fabricio, excused. Gentry? Yes. Maggard? Yes.
• Beneroge, excused, black? Yes. Boyles? Yes. Connerly? Yes. Black? Yes. Boils? Yes. Connerly? Yes.
• Black. Yes. Boyles. Yes. Black. Yes. Boyles. Yes. Connerly. Yes. Cross. Yes. Fabricio, excused.
• Black? Yes. Boyles. Yes. Black? Yes. Boils? Yes. Connerly? Yes. Cross? Yes. Fabricio, excused.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered two bills. HB 705, by Representative Weinberger, would preserve the public records exemption protecting the address and telephone number of people using public emergency shelters during storms or catastrophic events. Representative Anderson spoke in strong support, citing the vulnerability of shelter residents after recent hurricanes and the need to prevent criminals from targeting them. The bill drew no public testimony and passed the committee by a 15-0 vote. The committee then heard HB 11, by Representatives Mooney and LaMarca, which would designate the flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the scrub jay as the state songbird. Sponsors argued the flamingo is an iconic symbol of Florida and tied the bill to Everglades and Indian River Lagoon restoration, while also noting the scrub jay’s status as Florida’s only endemic songbird. Members raised questions about the birds’ native range, regional representation, and possible future amendments, including suggestions for a pelican designation and preserving the mockingbird’s historical role. One support card was filed by Jose Romano of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. During debate, several members voiced support while noting they might seek amendments later. Representative Miller supported the flamingo but objected to elevating the scrub jay because of property-rights concerns. Representative Andrade said he would vote yes to allow a future pelican amendment, and Representative Tant said he would support the bill while seeking recognition of the mockingbird as a songbird. The bill passed 15-1, with Representative Miller voting no. After the vote, the committee adjourned without further business.

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• For black mothers, and this is the one I want you to really hear, there's 50.3 deaths.
• That's why this is so important and for Black women particularly, often times you know, they may cite
• birthing parents who face uh with black birthing parents who face higher<00:53:19.200><c> rates</c><
• For<00:56:09.320><c> black</c><00:56:09.800><c> mothers,</c><00:56:10.320><c> and</c><00:56:10.440><c
• mothers, and this is the one I For black mothers, and this is the one I want<00:56:11.720><c> you</c

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• . ...worked for many years at the Black Worker Center, fighting for good jobs for unemployed Black workers
• We have seen efforts to vilify Black women in leadership.
• The Black worker in South Central Los Angeles is somebody.
• So the internment of Americans during World War II is a black mark on our history.
• So the internment of Americans during World War II is a black mark on our history.

Summary: The Senate first took up two budget-related transportation bills. AB 107, a junior budget bill, was described as a technical measure that updates federal appropriations by about $15 million, exempts certain Proposition 4 funds from the Administrative Procedures Act to speed spending, and makes other technical corrections without adding new projects or General Fund spending. Some senators objected to the APA waiver as reducing transparency, but the bill passed 28-10. AB 117, an early-action trailer bill for Bay Area transit, authorizes a $590 million loan from the state’s transit and intercity rail capital program to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, which can then lend the money to Bay Area transit agencies for operating support, with repayment and interest secured by transit revenues. Supporters called it an emergency bridge to prevent major service cuts at BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; opponents raised concerns about ridership recovery, accountability, and consolidation. The bill passed 28-9. The Senate then confirmed two California Air Resources Board appointees: Sonoma County Supervisor Linda Hopkins and Riverside Mayor Patricia Locke Dawson. Both were supported by colleagues who praised their experience and backgrounds, and both confirmations passed. The body also adopted SCR 89, a resolution by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas opposing federal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Supporters argued DEI is essential to civil rights, education, public service, and equal opportunity, while criticizing the Trump administration for dismantling related federal offices and funding. The resolution passed on a largely party-line vote after extensive floor debate. Finally, the Senate adopted SCR 78, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. Senators from both parties spoke about the injustice of the internment, the resilience and military service of Japanese Americans, and the importance of remembering the history to guard against future abuses. The resolution passed unanimously, and the author then introduced survivors and guests in the chamber.

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• But I simply cannot stand idly by while Black veterans in my district tell me that this is their only
• But I simply cannot stand idly by while Black veterans in my district tell me that this is their only
• I cannot condemn Black veterans to separate-but-equal treatment from the VSO system. Thank you.
• I cannot condemn Black veterans to separate-but-equal treatment from the VSO system.
• And at the same time, it's true that Black and brown folks are And at the same time it's true that Black

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a long consent and concurrence calendar. Early procedural actions included moving several bills to the inactive file, waiving the floor amendment deadline for certain measures, rescinding prior action on SB 733, and approving a motion to withdraw AB 710 from committee to the third reading file by a 42-12 vote. The chamber also re-referred AB 406 to Labor and Employment and later AB 754 to Housing, while taking up numerous Senate and Assembly measures out of order to accommodate authors and guests. The body adopted several resolutions recognizing October 2025 as California Promotoras Month (HR 58), National Fried Rice Day and National Rice Month (HR 71), Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (HR 70), and All California Day (HR 67). Members also concurred in Senate amendments on a wide range of bills covering insurance, horses, emergency vehicles, health facilities, restitution, education, tribal regalia at graduation, behavioral health, air pollution, energy, dams, greenhouse gases, foster youth, court interpreters, tenancy language access, patient privacy notices, discrimination in school facility rentals, hospital visitation rights, diversion, agriculture, insurance studies, electricity, and environmental stewardship. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew recorded noes. Several higher-profile policy bills drew debate. SB 694 on veteran claim assistance generated the most extensive discussion, with supporters arguing it would stop predatory, unaccredited companies from charging veterans for VA claims help, and opponents warning it could reduce veterans’ choices and should be paired with broader fixes to county VSO access; the bill ultimately passed 46-0. Other notable actions included concurrence on SB 576 limiting loud streaming ads, SB 512 on transportation tax initiatives, and SB 785 creating a tax credit for durable medical equipment for children with complex medical needs. The Assembly also concurred in SB 250 on Medi-Cal provider directories, SB 831 on the Geological Survey, SB 788 on CPA regulation, SB 456 on muralist licensing, SB 72 on the California Water Plan, SB 76 on used-car fee protections, SB 246 on rural health workforce support, SB 484 on coastal affordable housing, SB 680 on sex offender registration, SB 695 on climate-resilient highway projects, and SB 783 on outdoor advertising. Votes were overwhelmingly favorable across the board, with the chamber repeatedly adopting Senate amendments and resolutions by voice vote or recorded roll call.

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• worked for many years at the Black Worker Center, fighting for good jobs for unemployed Black workers
• We have seen efforts to vilify Black women in leadership.
• The Black worker in South Central Los Angeles is somebody.
• Black people have always been here.
• So the internment of Americans during World War II is a black mark on our history.

Summary: The Senate first took up two budget-related transportation trailer bills. AB 107 was described as a budget junior bill making technical corrections, updating federal appropriations by about $15 million, and exempting certain Proposition 4 appropriations from the Administrative Procedures Act to speed spending; Senator Niello objected to the transparency implications, but the bill passed 28-10. AB 117 then authorized a $590 million state loan from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to provide operating support to Bay Area transit agencies, with repayment secured by transit assistance revenues and interest; supporters called it an emergency bridge to prevent major service cuts at BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain, while critics questioned ridership recovery, governance, and accountability. The measure passed 28-9 after extensive debate, with several senators emphasizing both Bay Area urgency and the need for broader statewide transit funding and reform. The Senate then confirmed two California Air Resources Board appointees. Linda Hopkins, Sonoma County supervisor and air district chair, was confirmed after brief support from Senator Becker highlighting her rural North Bay perspective. Patricia Locke Dawson, Riverside mayor and South Bay air district representative, was also confirmed, with Senator Becker again praising her academic and practical background. Both confirmations passed on largely party-line votes with broad support from the majority and opposition from a small group of Republicans. The chamber next considered SCR 89, a resolution by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas condemning federal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs under President Trump. Supporters from both parties and multiple caucuses framed DEI as essential to civil rights, education, workforce development, national defense, and inclusion for marginalized communities, while the author argued California must resist federal rollbacks. The resolution passed after a lengthy debate and roll call, with several senators also using the discussion to share personal experiences with educational access and discrimination. Finally, the Senate took up SCR 78, authored by Senator Cabaldon, commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and warning against repeating such abuses. Senators from across the chamber spoke in support, citing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the resilience and military service of Japanese Americans, and the importance of museums and historic sites such as Manzanar and the Japanese American National Museum. The resolution was presented as both remembrance and a caution against fear-driven policies and erosion of due process.

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• And then I have Black Lives Matter. I am woke, and I want Black Lives Matter.
• Well, Black lives mattered. Black people suffered 240-plus years of slavery.
• So Black Lives Matter.
• I was elected by a good constituency, many of whom are Black. I fight for Black people.
• </c> slavery years of convict leasing Black slavery years of convict leasing Black Codes<03:06:41.200

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This titan was not afraid to stand firm in his advocacy for civil rights for black Americans.
• Jr. and that means a lot to me personally and I know my colleagues in the Black Caucus.
• He would be mortified at the stagnation of black economic progress.
• He would be mortified to see the number of black folks who are unhoused and underfed.
• communities and make it harder for black people to get jobs. black students to transition and matriculate