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Karen Bass is an American politician who has served as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles since 2022, becoming the first woman to hold the office. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2022 and in the California State Assembly from 2004 to 2010, where she was the first African American woman in U.S. history to serve as Speaker of a state legislative body.

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Born: 1953-10-03
Born In: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality: American
Professions: Politician, Physician Assistant, Community Organizer, Nurse
Notable Works: Mayor of Los Angeles, U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker of the California State Assembly, Founder of Community Coalition
Awards: John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Also Known As: Karen Ruth Bass
Education: San Diego State University, USC Keck School of Medicine, California State University, Dominguez Hills, University of Southern California
Known For: First woman Mayor of Los Angeles, First African American woman Speaker of a state legislative body in U.S. history