Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

Lola Smallwood-Cuevas is an American politician serving as a member of the California State Senate, representing the 28th District since 2022. Before her election, she spent over two decades as a labor organizer, civil rights activist, and community advocate. She notably worked at the UCLA Labor Center for nearly two decades, where she founded the Los Angeles Black Worker Center to connect working-class residents with employment and unionization resources. Her political career is defined by a focus on racial equity, labor rights, and social justice, often advocating for policies that support marginalized communities and address systemic economic disparities.