Rep. Bass Elected New Chairperson of Congressional Black Caucus

By Brandon I. Brooks, Managing Editor, Los Angeles SentinelBlackPressUSAIn 2008, Congresswoman Karen Bass made history after being elected as the first ever African American woman to become Speaker of any state legislature. Since then, Bass has continued to represent the 37th congressional district of California by being an active voice for criminal justice reform, fighting for America’s foster care system, and strengthening the United States ties with Africa. Now Bass will have the opport