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Transcript Highlights:
- Of missing and murdered African-American women and girls.
- Louis County, there's a substantial amount of African-American women.
- are African-American women and girls.
- How many African-American women are missing in St. Louis right now?
- They're not African American women, men, or children. They're mostly other demographics.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia Aug 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Anti-African American bias remained the most frequently reported bias motivation, with an increase of
- American, anti-African-American hate crimes.
- In both the United States and in California, African Americans remain the most targeted group.
- Jewish American friends or African American friends and neighbors, that even when things recede, they
- was an African American judge and scholar, A.
Summary:
The committee on Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia met to review California hate-crime trends and hear from state agencies and community organizations about current impacts and policy responses. The California Department of Justice reported that 2025 hate-crime events declined modestly from 2024 but remained historically elevated, with race and ethnicity still the largest category, anti-Black bias the most frequently reported, and notable increases in anti-Hispanic/Latino and citizenship/immigration-status bias. The California Commission on the State of Hate said its research and victimization studies show hate is broader than official crime data alone, with millions of Californians experiencing hate incidents and many victims needing services beyond law enforcement, including mental health care, legal help, and workplace protections. The commission also emphasized online radicalization, the need for better data infrastructure, and stronger training and support systems.
Members then heard from the NAACP, LULAC, Jewish California, CHIRLA, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, CAIR California, and Equality California. Testimony described fear, underreporting, and the effects of rhetoric, federal policy changes, and online misinformation on Black, Latino, Jewish, immigrant, Asian American, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ communities. Witnesses urged sustained funding for Stop the Hate and nonprofit security grants, stronger language access, civic education, and community-based reporting and victim services. Several groups also called for specific legislation, including measures on racial profiling, immigration detention oversight, Jewish ethnicity recognition, safe worship zones, anti-Muslim hate prevention, and LGBTQ+ data privacy and health protections.
Committee discussion focused on the conditions that fuel hate, especially political polarization, social media radicalization, and the role of public figures and institutions in normalizing dehumanizing language. Members and witnesses discussed the limits of current data, the need for long-term research and prevention strategies, and the importance of solidarity across communities. No formal votes or final committee actions were taken in the transcript, though members referenced existing and pending bills and ongoing efforts to expand training, funding, and anti-hate infrastructure.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States European Command and United States Africa Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed he Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- In particular, Beijing has been active on the African continent.
- American withdrawal from these theaters.
- Our African partners know that.
- American priorities in Europe, what they should be.
- And I think the African countries know this.
Committee:
Senate Subcommittee on Personnel
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This month is a time to reflect on the incredible contributions Californians, African American community
- Black History Month pays tribute to the triumphs and struggles of the African-American community.
- These are contributions that have benefited not only the African American community here in the United
- and African American people and the diaspora through Afrocentric thought.
- African American Parks Directors from Val Verde, the first one in California.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis County, there's a substantial amount of African-American women.
- are African-American women and girls.
- How many African-American women are missing in St. Louis right now?
- They're not African American women, men, or children. They're mostly other demographics.
- African-American women and only 11% of the population, that's an astounding number to me.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The committee on Crime and Public Safety met with nine members present and held public hearings on three bills. Senate Bill 1652, sponsored by Sen. Angela Mosley, would create a permanent office in the Missouri Department of Public Safety focused on missing and murdered African-American women and girls, including a Phoenix Alert system, data collection, cold-case review, and support for families and community groups. Supporters, including family members and advocates, described disparities in how missing Black women and girls are reported and investigated, often being labeled as runaways and lacking photos or media attention; some members raised concerns about whether the office should be broader, but the sponsor and supporters argued the disparity justified a dedicated office. No vote was taken on the bill in this hearing.
Senate Bill 1572, sponsored by Sen. Mike Henderson, would change the St. Louis Police Retirement System board by staggering the mayoral appointments and limiting three board seats to actively commissioned officers elected by active members, with travel time provided for board duties. The sponsor and witnesses said the change was needed because vacancies and illness had previously prevented a quorum and delayed board action; testimony noted the bill had unanimous support in the Senate and House committee. The hearing then moved to House Bill 3533, which would raise casino admission fees and gaming taxes and adjust related revenue provisions. The sponsor said the bill would generate additional revenue for state funds, while the Missouri Gaming Association and Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposed it, arguing the fee and tax increases would burden a specific industry and could affect investment and competitiveness. The sponsor and some members discussed inflation, illegal gaming machines, and whether the admission fee is effectively paid by casinos rather than patrons; no committee vote was taken in the transcript.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- Noel Trent, and I'm the CEO and President of the Museum of African American History.
- So, in 1980, the Boston African American National Historic Site was created.”
- “So, in 1980, the Boston African American National Historic Site was created.
- known scholars of African-American history, Juneteenth concerts, Lucy Terry Prince Days, including African-American
- He is an African American, and we also have an African-American writer to help us with the text.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail.
Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts.
Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.
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Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So these maps do eliminate two African-American districts.
- As Texans, we have had congressional seats for African American districts to represent the African American
- No, no, I said African American. I said African American. I didn't say Hispanic.
- It wasn't just African Americans in walking and marching.
- Americans in this state that has more African Americans than any other state.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
American Revolution 250 Commission Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and African Americans.
- We're now moving down to our African-American Advisory Council, Senator Locke, please.
- The African-American Advisory Council met on March 24th, and we had a very extensive and robust meeting
- And Senator Locke, just like Chief Atkins, works extremely hard with our African-American advisory panel
- heritage or the long struggle for equality and recognition among African Americans or even fans of NASCAR
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's about 20, close to 25% African American population.
- Adams, to try to prevent African American voting.
- District 30 should be a majority African-American district.
- You want to avoid discriminating against African-Americans and Latinos.
- Then it is the Black African-American multicultural race, which is next.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And what’s the percentage of the African American population in L.A. County?
- And how much, what’s the percentage of the African American population in L.A. County?
- And how much, what's the percentage of the African American population in L.A. County?
- When African Americans first came to this country, they didn't want to talk to African Americans because
- And then it comes down to cultural, or African-American or Latino.
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Transcript Highlights:
- I do not know everything about the African-American community.
- I had African-Americans in the churches I attended in the African-American community that I represented
- And that's been an African-American performing district, has it not?
- African-Americans and Latinos have voted for him.
- You take away two African American districts.
Bills:
SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB4 , HB1 , HB3 , HB20 , HB22 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , HB4 , SB2 , SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia Mar 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And what’s the percentage of the African American population in L.A. County?
- And how much, what’s the percentage of the African American population in L.A. County?
- Americans the LGBTQ plus community the Jewish community and the Latino community being African Americans
- When African people first came to this country, they didn't want to talk to African-Americans because
- And then it comes down to cultural, or African-American or Latino.
Summary:
The Select Committee on Racism, Hate, and Xenophobia met to hear from Los Angeles County officials and community advocates about rising hate, discrimination, and xenophobia, with opening remarks emphasizing the need for stronger anti-hate infrastructure, community-based reporting, and state support. Assemblymember Lowenthal noted the broader economic and social impacts of discrimination, and the committee framed the hearing around understanding local conditions and identifying legislative responses.
Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission Executive Director Robin Toma presented county hate-crime data showing record-high levels in 2024, with racial/ethnic hate crimes remaining the largest category and anti-Black hate crimes the most common. He also highlighted high levels of anti-Latino, anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-transgender hate, the role of underreporting, and the county’s L.A. vs. Hate system for reporting and victim support. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it uses hate-crime and hate-incident data to guide proactive patrols, community outreach, and training, and discussed the need to build trust amid immigration enforcement fears that discourage reporting.
Community organizations described how current political rhetoric and federal immigration enforcement are intensifying fear and underreporting. LULAC called for multilingual, culturally competent reporting systems, prevention education, and stronger support for grassroots organizations. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles described severe anti-Semitism, increased security costs, and the need for safe worship protections, security grants, and Holocaust education. The NAACP emphasized the continuing impact of anti-Black racism and the need for cross-community solidarity, while the Los Angeles LGBT Center highlighted rising anti-trans violence and urged funding for gender-affirming care, LGBTQ centers, and reauthorization of California vs. Hate. CHIRLA and CAIR California both described heightened fear among immigrants and Muslims, workplace discrimination, and the need for stronger civil-rights protections, data collection, and community-based reporting.
No formal votes were taken. The discussion focused on policy ideas and funding priorities, including improved law-enforcement training, alternative sentencing or diversion for hate offenders, protections for houses of worship, and continued or expanded funding for California vs. Hate, Stop Hate, and related programs. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly stressed that hate is underreported, that words and leadership rhetoric matter, and that California should continue investing in prevention, response, and healing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- African Americans, the history that has continued on a measurable the fabric of our nation.
- This delayed news meant that many enslaved African Americans in Texas only learned that their freedom
- It is a profound importance in African-American history.
- And the strength and perseverance of African-Americans in their struggle against slavery.
- The fight for freedom raged by African Americans was not only a turning point in American history, it
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Transcript Highlights:
- American.
- In 1971, I was transferred to work for the American people.
- what it means to be Hmong-American.
- The 1980s saw significant growth in the African-American community, with a surge in the 1990s.
- The African Youth Resource Center is an organization that works to support African youth to be mentored
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And so a couple of things that are really exciting for us at the Museum of African American History.
- We've presented perspectives of Black women, especially, as well as African American people who are living
- End of July, I was at the Association of African American Museums annual conference in Charleston.
- But what we've seen is that the African American museums, and specifically those that are independent
- Like, you can go to yoga at the Museum of African American History.
Summary:
The State Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution DEIA Subcommittee met to share updates on 250th-related projects and to discuss how to ensure the commemoration is inclusive, statewide, and reflective of Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented histories. Members described ongoing research and programming, including work in Quincy, Lexington, Bridgewater/Brockton, Mashpee, and other communities to identify Black revolutionary soldiers, Indigenous connections, and lesser-known local stories. Several members emphasized that the 250th should be framed as both commemoration and celebration, with attention to difficult histories as well as resilience, joy, and cultural contributions.
Dr. Noel Trent reported on the Museum of African American History’s exhibition Black Voices of the Revolution, funded by Mass 250, which opened June 30 and will run through 2026 or into 2027. He described the exhibit’s use of AI tools, archaeological finds from Nantucket and Boston, and related programming. Other members highlighted Mass Humanities’ Expand Massachusetts Stories funding round, including support for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and likely additional Indigenous-led projects, as well as a statewide equity playbook being drafted for Mass 250 fundraising and engagement. Sheila Green of Massachusetts 250 then presented an overview of the statewide campaign, including advertising, social media, a website with events and blogs, 96 grants totaling $3 million, partnerships with sports teams and cultural organizations, and major upcoming events such as Evacuation Day, the Henry Knox reenactment, Sail Boston 250, and World Cup-related activity.
During discussion, members suggested practical ways to improve inclusion and outreach, including sharing stories through blogs, podcasts, and a centralized project tracker, and highlighting museums and community programs that offer joy, rest, and cultural activities alongside historical interpretation. Dr. Trent raised concern that some Massachusetts 250 merchandise, such as T-shirts, did not adequately reflect the diversity of the state, and Green said the team was considering a redesign. The subcommittee agreed to compile a summary of stories, names, and examples for the full commission, and to continue sharing photos and materials by email for possible presentation at a future commission meeting. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved unanimously.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- American Day. of February of each year shall be set apart and known as African American Day in recognition
- American to serve on the state's appellate bench and the first African American to hold statewide judicial
- Jean Grant, the Director of the Office of African American Affairs.
- Jean Grant, the Director of the Office of African American Affairs.
- On African American Day, gentlelady from Torres-Velásquez. Yes, sir, Mr. Speaker.
Bills:
HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Keywords:
high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation
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Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
House Legacy Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Americans in Texas only learned that news meant that many enslaved African Americans in Texas only learned
- It is of profound importance in African American history.
- This recognition not only honored the past, African American history.
- But also understanding that, This history does not only impact African Americans.
- The fight for freedom waged by African Americans was not only a turning point in American history; it
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.
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Transcript Highlights:
- So, the Maryland General Assembly, it is our tradition for members of African-American descent and our
- </c><00:22:49.760><c> and</c> and he's the first African-American and and he's the first African-American
- So, the Maryland General Assembly, it is our tradition for members of African-American descent and our
- </c><00:25:29.360><c> have</c> celebrate that African-Americans have celebrate that African-Americans
- She also focused on greater economic opportunities for African Americans.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Finance Sub Committee Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Madam Representative, that applies to the African-American Performing Arts Center.
- It's African American that are housed there, Charles.
- Presenter, is the African-American Performing Arts Center included in that big celebration? Mr.
- Okay, now we're on to the Office of African-American Affairs. American Affairs.
- I am the current Acting Director for the Office of African American Affairs.