Under legislation proposed by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), students in underserved communities throughout California would have access to advanced coursework in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Computer Science classes. The bill, AB 252, passed Assembly Education Committee late Wednesday on a vote of 5 to 1. The measure is aimed at increasing the number of minority, female and low income students who often do not have access to advanced courses at their high … [Read more...]
Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery’s Statement on Sentencing of Atlanta Teachers Found Guilty of Racketeering
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery issued the following statement regarding the sentencing of the Atlanta school teachers found guilty of racketeering earlier this month: "A Pound of Flesh" By Rev. Joseph E. Lowery In Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" a prosecutorial team demanded a pound of flesh from a man who owed a debt he seemed unable to pay. But, before they could secure the 'pound of flesh', a lawyer named Portia came forward and in beautiful and eloquent words, proclaimed, "The quality of … [Read more...]
Statement of California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton on Hillary Rodham Clinton Announcement of Candidacy for President in 2016
Hillary Clinton’s experience as Secretary of State, as a U.S. Senator, and as a policymaker shows she can stand up to the adversity of a presidential campaign. As Sen. Barbara Boxer said, she was a workhorse in the U.S. Senate and she is going to relate to the needs of everyday Americans. Having a strong woman candidate running for president is sure to inspire a new generation to take action. Hillary Clinton’s candidacy will have that effect on women and younger Californians. I welcome her … [Read more...]
ACLU SoCal Statement on Video Tape of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies
“The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) understands that police offi cers are authorized to use force when reasonably necessary. However, we are deeply troubled by the video images that appear to show San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies beating a man after he surrendered, placing his hands behind his back,” said Hector Villagra, executive director of the ACLU SoCal. “Once again video has provided an important account of what really happened, this time in San Bernardino County. While we … [Read more...]
Statement by Reverend Al Sharpton on arrest of Police Officer in North Charleston Shooting of Walter Scott
NEW YORK – Today at the opening of the 17th Annual National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York City, NAN President Reverend Al Sharpton issued the following statement on the arrest of a North Charleston, South Carolina police officer in the shooting death of Walter Scott: "Walter Scott's death is a senseless tragedy and we commend the city of North Charleston for acting swiftly to deliver justice in this case. NAN's South Carolina chapter leaders have been with the family since … [Read more...]
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