Press Releases

Senator Bradford issues statement on the settlement between Section 14 Survivors and the City of Palm Springs

November 18, 2024

Senator Bradford issues statement on the settlement between Section 14 Survivors and the City of Palm Springs

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement on the Section 14 settlement with the City of Palm Springs:

“This month’s historic settlement between the Palm Springs Section 14 Survivors and the City of Palm Springs is a positive step toward healing and reparative justice. Confronting this historic harm has been decades in the making and is long overdue.

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Senator Bradford Comments on Veto of SB 1050

September 26, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) Senator Bradford issues the following statement on the veto of SB 1050:

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Senator Bradford’s Back to School Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway prepares students for school year success

August 16, 2024

COMPTON – On Saturday, August 10, Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) hosted his annual Back to School Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway at Compton College. The event distributed more than 1,400 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local students.

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Senator Bradford’s historic reparations legislation among bills passing Assembly Appropriations Committee

August 15, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford’s landmark legislation to implement reparations in California has passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will be voted on by the full Assembly later this month.

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Senator Bradford statement on President Biden not seeking reelection

July 21, 2024

Senator Bradford statement on President Biden's decision to not seek reelection

"I wish to thank President Biden for his leadership and his selfless decision to put the needs of our country first."

Senator Steven Bradford

(D-Gardena)

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Senator Bradford issues statement on the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

July 20, 2024

Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement on the passing of Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee:

"It is with profound sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

"A tireless advocate, she was an unapologetic warrior for civil rights, police reform, and women's rights. Her legacy includes her pivotal role in establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday and her unwavering fight for reparations.

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Senator Bradford issues statement on funding for reparations in State Budget

June 23, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement on the 3-party state budget agreement that includes initial funding for reparations:

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Senator Bradford issues statement on the passing of civil rights icon Rev. James M. Lawson

June 10, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement on the passing of Reverend James M. Lawson:

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Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles honored as nonprofit of the year

June 05, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) has selected the critically-acclaimed Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles as Senate District 35’s Nonprofit of the Year. The orchestra is recognized across the nation and beyond for its contributions to the arts through the inclusion and development of young, underrepresented musicians.

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Senator Bradford’s legislation to create a designation for Black-Serving colleges passes Senate committee

April 17, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford’s legislation to establish a state-level designation recognizing institutions of higher education that excel in educating and serving Black students has passed the Senate Education Committee 6-0 with bipartisan support.

Black students in California and nationally are historically underrepresented in higher education. SB 1348 would create a way to recognize public and private colleges and universities that are making significant commitments to promote Black student success.   

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