The Observer Stockton- NAACP Breakfast Focuses on Faith and Civic Action
“The NAACP Stockton branch held its annual prayer breakfast at the Stockton Hilton on Saturday, June 13, centering its program on a call for community leaders to resist ongoing political, economic and social actions threatening Black progress.”
Spartan Media Group- Reinstated professor sues SJSU
“Sean Allen, president of the San José Silicon Valley chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), said Kil did not assault or threaten anyone but rather uplifted voices.”
6News- Former historic Black Church tied to Richmond’s Civil Rights Movement destroyed by fire
“Richmond NAACP President James “J.J.” Minor, who also lives in the East End, praised the firefighters’ efforts. “I really want to give a special shout out to our proud first responders… They fought this fire on the knees, in the air, while it was thundering and lightning. I’ve never witnessed anything like that in my entire life,” Minor said. “They are the heroes. This is an example of what heroism is.”
The Signal Santa Clarita Valley- Trailblazers gather for Juneteenth
“Rlynn Smith-Thomas, current president of the NAACP’s Santa Clarita chapter, opened the discussion at the event. “The NAACP is the oldest civil rights organization in the United States. We are celebrating our fifth year as a Santa Clarita branch,” she said, according to the release. “We seek to engage, educate and empower, in that order. Engage with the community. We want to do the good work.”
Black Voice News- NAACP Riverside County Unity Basketball Game Celebrates Togetherness
“The NAACP Riverside County Unity Basketball Game was a celebration of community spirit, teamwork, and togetherness. The event was attended by community members of all ages, who came to cheer on local teams. The Riverside Police Department participated alongside community youth, demonstrating the unifying power of sports. The tournament featured performances by Moreno Valley’s Touch of Soul Line Dancing and was emceed by “the voice of Riverside,” Culpepper. Vendors, community organizations, and the Riverside Police Department showed their support for the event.”
The San Diego Voice & ViewPoint- Advocacy Groups Call for LAUSD Investigation Over Alleged Racism, Retaliation Against Black Educators
“Rev. James Thomas, president of the NAACP San Fernando Valley Branch, said accountability must extend beyond individual complaints and address the broader culture that allows racial harassment to persist.”
