Newsom signs Ramos bill banning use of slur against Native women as name for California public lands, landmarks, geographic locations Friday, September 23, 2022 SACRAMENTO—Gov. Newsom today signed a proposal to prohibit the use of the word “squaw” (S-word) for geographic features and place names in California by January 1, 2024. The measure, AB 2022, was introduced by Assemblymembers James C. Ramos (D-Highland), the first California Native American elected to the state legislature and Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), chair of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus. AB 2022 was part of a five-bill Ramos tribal package sent to Newsom and which he has approved.In the release announcing approval of the tribal measures, Newsom said, “As we lift up the
Assemblymember Ramos celebrates Native American Day & First Paid Holiday Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Ramos, Yabuno commemorate historic, first ever paid California Native American Day holiday for court workers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 SAN BERNARDINO— Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) and Presiding Judge R. Glenn Yabuno of the San Bernardino Superior Court today commemorated the first ever paid California Native American Day holiday extended to staff of a state entity – court personnel. This year the holiday falls on Friday, September 23.Ramos successfully introduced AB 855 in 2021 to permit court personnel to switch Columbus Day for California Native American Day. The Judicial Council sponsored the bill.The lawmaker, a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe, is the first California Native American lawmaker elected in
Assemblymember Ramos hosts press conference on renaming Hastings College and erasing Past Atrocities Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Select Committee Hearing on Native American Affairs (3/2): Native Americans and the History of California’s Educational Systems Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Press Conference - Encouraging Greater Engagement Between Local Schools and Native American Tribes Wednesday, January 12, 2022