Category: General

Press Statement: NAACP California Hawaii State Conference Celebrates Laphonza Butler’s Senate Appointment Featured

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

“We congratulate Laphonza Butler on her Senate appointment and look forward to the work she will accomplish as the first LGBTQ+ person to represent California and the only Black woman […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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RECAP: 114th NAACP National Convention Featured

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

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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 […]

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