California Black Women’s Health Project
Special Election Issue Guide

CABWHP publishes issue guides with thorough analyses of health policy issues addressing mental, emotional and physical health. Our Issue Guides are distributed via mail to Policy Advisory Group members and to over 1,000 colleagues and organizational collaborators. Both our Issue Guides and newsletters can be downloaded from our website.

Proposition 73: What’s At Stake for Our Teens?

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has called a Special Election that is just next week on November 8, 2005. There are eight statewide propositions on the ballot. These initiatives focus on limiting labor unions, reforming teacher tenure, political redistricting, and state spending. The Democrats contend that if these initiatives pass, Blacks and Latinos will be the hardest hit, as we depend on public services, public education, and labor protections more than other racial groups. From a health standpoint, Proposition 73 could have the most impact on the health of young Black women. We are concerned that in the Black community, there has been little said about Proposition 73 and its potential impact on the lives of our teens and young women.

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The Violence Against Women Act of 2005

The Violence Against Women Act of 2000 expired on September 30 of this year. On October 4, 2005, the United States Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2005 by unanimous consent. The vote in the House on September 28, was 415 to 4—showing overwhelming bipartisan support. However, an amendment to the legislation was passed that undermines VAWA’s authority to create programs for women of color and immigrants. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), ranking democrat on the Judiciary Committee, strongly opposed the amendment, as did major domestic and sexual violence advocacy groups. VAWA is now in conference committee, where differences between the House and Senate versions will be ironed out into a final version. The amendment could still be removed in conference. There is still work to be done to ensure that VAWA will have the strongest provisions for addressing violence against women and children, especially in communities of color.

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Michelle Love
Presents
CANDACE COLE PRODUCTIONS’
Carnegie Hall is in My View
A Musical Stage Play
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Wilshire Ebell Theater
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m.


A story that exposes the power of discouragement, fear and doubt, but come witness the Victory through the power of love and perseverance. Every child must see this play. Every dreamer must experience this production. Don’t miss it! The instrumental performers are excellent! Singing is outstanding! Dancing is dazzling! The music is electrifying!

Featuring:
Just Lovin’ Music Studios Chamber Orchestra Dorsey High School Trudonian Choir

Tickets available for $27.50 until Oct. 15 General Admission is $30.00
Ticket Master (323) 381-2000
Just Lovin’ Music Studios (310) 672-9959

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