Photos: Park Leimert celebration for Karen Bass
Karen Bass attended a “homecoming” event hosted by a local radio station on Saturday in Leimert Park, the day before Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in 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 an aide to Harris. Harris was honored to be interviewed, the aide added.
Supporters listen to Mayor-elect Karen Bass speak at Leimert Park on Saturday.
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Bass celebrates with California Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) as State Comptroller Betty Yee looks on.
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The audience applauds 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 feast.
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Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas gives Bass a supportive kiss.
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The bass and the fans dance on stage.
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