V.P. Harris highlights L.A. Power, Leadership, and Influence of Black Woman Luncheon

U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and KCBS News Anchor Pat Harvey at the Power, Leadership, and Influence of Black Woman Luncheon. (Malcolm Ali/L.A. Sentinel) & by Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing Editor, Los Angeles Sentinel U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered empowering remarks about women’s rights at the Power, Leadership, and Influence of Black Woman Luncheon sponsored by Bakewell Media and the L.A. Sentinel on April 13. Harris was a surprise guest at the third annual event, which attracted more than 1,000 people from throughout Southern California.& Radio broadcaster Pat Prescott served as emcee and KCBS News Anchor Pat Harvey was the moderator. Pat Prescott (Malcolm Ali/L.A. Sentinel) According to Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., this year’s luncheon recognized the contributions and impact of six outstanding women. & “We are proud to come together to recognize these amazing sheroes who remain steadfast in their selected fields for the betterment of our community,” he said. The honorees were County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, L.A. Federation of Labor President Yvonne Wheeler, Brotherhood Crusade CEO/President Charisse Bremond-Weaver, Black Lives Matter – L.A. and Grassroots Co-founder Dr. Melina Abdullah, and renowned actress, producer, and businesswoman Marla Gibbs. Also honored was U.S. Senator Laphonza...