Politics
Karen Bass becomes first woman elected as Los Angeles mayor
Democrat Karen Bass has become the first woman elected as mayor of Los Angeles, according to projections by The Associated Press.
Karen Bass has become the first woman elected as mayor of Los Angeles, according to projections by The Associated Press. The Democratic congresswoman defeated Republican Rick Caruso.
Karen Bass elected first woman mayor of Los Angeles
Karen Bass campaign
Bass ran a campaign pledging to build coalitions in a city torn by racial tensions and fed up with homelessness.
She received support from several top Democrats during her campaign, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Rick Caruso
Caruso is a real estate developer who poured millions of his own fortune into the race and picked up endorsements from notable celebrities including Chris Pratt, Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry.
The two candidates have not yet released statements regarding the Associated Press calling the race in Bass’s favor.
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, News Break
Discover more from Unheard Voices Magazine®
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Triplets who nearly died at birth are now proud college graduates
4‑year‑old Kansas City boy killed by Amazon driver in hit‑and‑run
Two high school graduates and father killed after tree falls on car
Dr. Clarence B. Jones, civil rights activist who helped write MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, dies at 95
Ryan Porter, influential jazz trombonist, dies at 46
Palisades Fire survivor ‘Ms. Lou’ celebrates her 98th birthday
Louisiana man freed after 34 years in prison as court cites hidden evidence and false testimony
Missing Alabama teen found burned, dismembered after parents search woods themselves
Flavor Flav announces SHE Weekend to celebrate women’s sports and Olympic athletes
Michigan man turns viral racial confrontation into youth service initiative
OWN greenlights first-ever ‘Belle Collective’ spinoff Belle Collective: Birmingham
Hazel Scott’s legacy returns to Harlem in free outdoor film screening
Olympic Gymnast Frederick Richard sets world record, raises $50K for Ugandan youth
Renee Ferguson, trailblazing investigative journalist, dies at 75
“AfroPoP Digital Shorts” returns to the land with “Sweet Samara,” climate and abolitionist film
Social Justice7 days agoLouisiana man freed after 34 years in prison as court cites hidden evidence and false testimony
Black and Missing2 weeks agoMissing Alabama teen found burned, dismembered after parents search woods themselves
New Jersey2 weeks agoNew Jersey teen accidentally struck and killed by train; Community mourns beloved student-athlete
Black Excellence2 weeks agoOakland valedictorian accepted into 31 colleges chooses LSU to pursue dream of becoming a doctor
Community2 weeks agoOnce homeless, Charlotte mother finds stability after community support transforms her future
In Memoriam3 days agoDr. Clarence B. Jones, civil rights activist who helped write MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, dies at 95
Community7 days agoOhio man declared innocent after 27 years on death row, still waiting for state compensation as supporters launch GoFundMe
Social Justice2 weeks agoLeaders demand apology over comedian’s offensive George Floyd and Sheryl Underwood jokes during Kevin Hart Netflix Roast
Black Excellence2 weeks agoWoman, 23, becomes youngest Ph.D. graduate in University of Houston history
Education7 days agoSpelman College makes history with seven valedictorians in the class of 2026