As vice chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, she commissioned a research report on the ‘State of Black California’. Karen Bass won the Congressional seat vacated by retiring Diane Watson in 2012.

Karen Ruth Bass (/ ˈbæs /; born October 3, 1953) is an American politician and former physician assistant who has served as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Bass previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2022 and in the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010, serving as speaker during her final Assembly term. A Los ...

Nov 28, 2018 · U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-New Orleans, will be succeeded as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus by Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif. The influential caucus elected Bass on Wednesday...

On November 28, 2018, Congressmember Karen Bass was elected to serve as the 26th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). As chair, she is leading the CBC’s historic 55 members during the 116th Congress.

Feb 14, 2019 · Gloria Dittus, Chairman of Story Partners, conducted an interview with Rep. Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and representative from California’s 37th Congressional District, in honor of Black History Month.

Jul 31, 2020 · Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) speaks as U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) stands on stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at...

Jun 2, 2020 · During the briefing, Chairman Jerrold Nadler and Chair Karen Bass shared that the House Judiciary Committee is working in lockstep with the Congressional Black Caucus to consider legislation and the best path forward to address police brutality and racial inequality.

Jan 27, 2025 · Her breakthrough as the first woman and second Black mayor of L.A. is just the latest in her long history of blazing trails for Black women. In 2004, she entered office as the only Black woman serving in the California state legislature.

On November 28, 2018, Congressmember Karen Bass was elected to serve as the 26th chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). As chair, she is leading the CBC’s historic 55 members during the 116th Congress.

Jan 11, 2025 · Karen Bass is a politician, social worker, and former physician assistant who currently serves as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles. She became the first woman and second Black person to be...