KBLA Talk 1580 is pleased to partner with the Empowerment Congress once again for their 34th Annual Summit.

The Summit’s theme is “From Vision to Action: A Forum to Unlock Participatory Democracy” and will feature a non-partisan gubernatorial candidate forum focused on issues of importance to the African American community.

The Summit is the signature public policy-oriented observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy during the national three-day holiday weekend that celebrates his life.

This year’s Summit will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the California Science Center in Exposition Park from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Admission is free, but registration is required.

All major announced candidates for California Governor for the Democratic and Republican Party nominations have been invited to participate in the candidate forum which will be moderated by Tavis Smiley. An all-star panel of journalists will pose questions to the candidates, and the forum will be broadcast live on KBLA Talk 1580.

This is going to be a BIG year for local, state, and national politics.

The political pulse of 2026 beats on KBLA Talk 1580.