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National & State NAACP Urge Governor Gavin Newsom to Appoint African American Woman to Fill Vacant Senate Seat Featured

September 29, 2023 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Read the open letter signed by NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and NAACP California Hawaii State Conference President Rick L. Callender to Governor Gavin Newsom below.

Press Statement: NAACP CALIFORNIA HAWAII STATE CONFERENCE MOURNS THE LOSS OF SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN Featured

September 29, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

It is with profound sadness that we extend our deepest condolences on behalf of the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference upon hearing of the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator […]

Press Statement: NAACP CALIFORNIA HAWAII STATE CONFERENCE RESPONDS TO NAACP OAKLAND ISSUE Featured

September 21, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

“The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference’s Branch leadership and members are committed to working together and not against each other. We are committed to unity over divisiveness and we welcome […]

Press Statement: NAACP CALIFORNIA HAWAII STATE CONFERENCE RESPONDS TO CSU TUITION INCREASE Featured

September 14, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

September 14, 2023 “We are disappointed in the CSU Board of Trustees decision to increase tuition by 6 percent a year over the next five years. Students of color, specifically […]

NAACP CA/HI Government Relations Specialist Taneicia Herring Needs Your Help! Featured

September 8, 2023 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP Events / CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Our Sponsored bill, SB 673 (Bradford), Ebony Alert, is making great strides, however, we need the full force of our Branches to ensure its passage! We need our branches to call […]

NAACP CA/HI Media Highlights Aug-Sept Featured

September 5, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP Events / CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

CalMatters, From films to counseling — how California is spending $90 million to fight hate Enterprise-Record, Local NAACP branch to honor three for their contributions to community The Sun Gazette, […]

36th Annual NAACP California Hawaii State Convention Featured

August 23, 2023 by President Rick L. Callender ESQ. in CA/HI State Conference NAACP Events / CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Join us in San Francisco for the 36th Annual NAACP CA/HI Convention! Registration for the 36th annual NAACP CA/HI State Convention is OPEN. Register today! This year’s NAACP CA/HI State […]

RECAP: 114th NAACP National Convention Featured

August 15, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Press Release: NAACP California Hawaii State Conference to Honor ‘68 Olympians Dr. Tommie Smith, Dr. John Carlos, 1967 Olympic Project for Human Rights Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Kenneth Noel Featured

June 12, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

SACRAMENTO, CA (6/12/23) – The California Hawaii State Conference NAACP will be hosting its 11th annual Legacy Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, June 24 at 6:30 pm at the […]

Communications Tips for Branches: How a Facebook and Instagram Business Account Can Benefit Your Branch Featured

June 2, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Why is setting up a business account on Instagram and Facebook a good idea? If you’re running a nonprofit and you don’t currently have an Instagram or Facebook Business account, […]

Communications Tips for Branches: How to draft a short press release Featured

February 24, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

When drafting a press release there are items that can make or break your press release. Here are a few rules for you to refer to when crafting your press […]

Press Release: Calif. Hawaii NAACP to Sponsor AB 1327 After Number of Incidents of Racism on Calif. High School Sports Fields Featured

February 21, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California-Hawaii State Conference NAACP is proud to sponsor AB 1327 with Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D., (D-San Diego), introduced late Thursday afternoon. This bill would require the […]

Black Freedom Fund Report 2022 Featured

February 21, 2023 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Report by CA/HI NAACP Executive Director Salena Pryor The CA Black Freedom Fund (BFF) is a 13-month program designed to increase CA/HI NAACP’s visibility in education and awareness of issues […]

CA/HI NAACP Mourns Loss of Vallejo President Jimmie Jackson Featured

January 20, 2023 by President Rick L. Callender ESQ. in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

January 20, 2023 We are devastated to hear of the passing of NAACP Vallejo President, CA/HI NAACP State Area Director – North and CA/HI NAACP Executive Committee Member Jimmie Jackson. […]

4 Tips for Branches To Stay On Brand in 2023 Featured

January 11, 2023 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

The CA/HI NAACP has put together an easy guide to help your Branch stay on brand in 2023. The NAACP Brand Identity Guide is designed to create a consistent visual […]

Veterans Day 2022 Featured

November 9, 2022 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

Antwanisha Williamson, USN, MBA-MPMCA/HI State Conference NAACP Executive Committee MemberChair, State Armed Services and Veterans Affairs (ASVA) Committee After serving our country for eighteen (18) years of dedicated service in […]

CA/HI NAACP hosts Fireside Chat in Los Angeles Featured

October 17, 2022 by President Rick L. Callender ESQ. in CA/HI State Conference NAACP Events / CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General / President's Message

By Rick L. Callender, ESQ. CA/HI NAACP President CA/HI NAACP hosts Fireside Chat in Los Angeles with Councilmember Mike Bonin and Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Dean of the College of Ethnic […]

CA/HI NAACP and Los Angeles NAACP Call on the Resignation of All Involved in Racist LA City Council Conversation Featured

October 9, 2022 by President Rick L. Callender ESQ. in CA/HI State Conference NAACP Events / CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 9, 2022 The CA/HI State Conference of the NAACP and the Los Angeles Branch of the NAACP called for theimmediate resignation of President Nury Martinez, Councilmembers Gil […]

CA/HI STATE NAACP TO CELEBRATE 35th STATE CONVENTION IN LA Featured

October 7, 2022 by Kristine Yabumoto in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General / President's Message

By Rick L. Callender, ESQ. CA/HI NAACP President CALIFORNIA HAWAII STATE NAACP TO CELEBRATE 35th STATE CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA (10/6/22) – The California Hawaii State Conference […]

CA/HI NAACP STATEMENT ON DFEH CIVIL ACTION AGAINST TESLA Featured

February 11, 2022 by President Rick L. Callender ESQ. in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General / President's Message

By Rick L. Callender, ESQ. CA/HI NAACP President February 10, 2022 CA/HI NAACP STATEMENT ON DFEH CIVIL ACTION AGAINST TESLA Racism is clearly running rampant and out of control at Tesla. […]

WE ARE BLACK HISTORY! Featured

February 1, 2022 by President Rick L. Callender ESQ. in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General / President's Message

Black History month is a month of reflection, honoring those before us – while lifting up those within the African American community that make Black history each and every day. […]

2022 and Beyond Q&A with CA/HI NAACP President Rick L. Callender ESQ. Featured

January 28, 2022 by Anna Hopkins in CA/HI State Conference NAACP Events / General

By Anna Hopkins, Communications and Public Relations Chair, CA/HI NAACP From the worldwide pandemic, criminal justice and environmental justice we face an overwhelming amount of issues that disportionaly impact African […]

Giving Tuesday 2021 Featured

November 24, 2021 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General / President's Message

As you consider donating on this Giving Tuesday, please consider donating to the California Hawaii State Conference NAACP. Your donation allows us to create campaigns, mobilize the community and fund […]

Call from CA/HI NAACP to Shop Local, Shop Black Owned This Holiday Season Featured

November 15, 2021 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

California Hawaii State Conference NAACP makes a call to Shop Local and Shop Black Owned, Small Business Saturday and Always #ShopLocalShopBlack a call to shop five local Black owned businesses […]

Veterans Day 2021 Featured

November 10, 2021 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

As we approach Veteran’s Day on Thursday, November 11, 2021, I would first like to lead by saying, thank you for your service to all who have served! Veterans Day […]

CA/HI NAACP State Convention Featured

September 15, 2021 by NAACP in CA/HI State Conference NAACP News / General

WE ARE CA/HI NAACP I hope you will join us! The 34th Annual California Hawaii NAACP State Convention will be held virtuallyOctober 22-24, 2021. Our convention will bring together long-time […]