Karen Bass attended a “homecoming” event hosted by a local radio station Saturday at Leimert Park, the day before her swearing in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles.
Bass asked the vice president to administer the oath of office as a nod to their status as two of California’s most powerful Black women, according to a Harris aide. Harris was honored to be asked, the aide added.
Supporters listen to Mayor-elect Karen Bass speak Saturday in Leimert Park.
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Bass celebrates with California Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) as State Controller Betty Yee looks on.
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The audience cheers for Bass.
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The Crenshaw High School marching band performs at the event for Bass.
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Members of the crowd pray at the start of the party.
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Suspended Los Angeles Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas gives Bass a kiss of support.
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Bass and supporters dance onstage.
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