Photos: Leimert Park celebration for Karen Bass before swearing in by Vice President Kamala Harris

Genaro Molina
LEIMERT PARK, CA - DECEMBER 10, 2022 - - Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass attends a "homecoming" event by KBLA 1580 Talk Radio at Leimert Park on December 10, 2022. "We Don't Black Down," is a motto used at the KBLA 1580 Talk Radio station. KBLA 1580 AM Talk Radio host Tavis Smiley hosted the homecoming for Mayor-elect Bass. The Crenshaw High School Marching Band, Grammy- nominated R&B singer-songwriter Brian McKnight, R&B singer Goapele and Grammy- winning R&B group Club Nouveau performed. {UC} 10: in Leimert Park on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass attends a "homecoming" event, hosted by KBLA talk radio, Saturday at Leimert Park. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Karen Bass attended a “homecoming” event hosted by radio host Tavis Smiley and KBLA TALK 1580 AM 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.
Supporters listen to Mayor-elect Karen Bass speak Saturday in Leimert Park. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Karen Bass celebrates with California Senator Steven Bradford as California State Controller Betty Yee looks on
Bass celebrates with California Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) as State Controller Betty Yee looks on. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The audience cheers for Bass.
The audience cheers for Bass. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Members of the Crenshaw High School Marching Band perform at the KBLA 1580 Talk Radio "homecoming" event
The Crenshaw High School marching band performs at the event for Bass. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Members of the crowd pray at the start of the party.
Members of the crowd pray at the start of the party. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Suspended Los Angeles Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas gives Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass a kiss of support
Suspended Los Angeles Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas gives Bass a kiss of support. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Bass and supporters dance onstage.
Bass and supporters dance onstage. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

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