FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Contact: Kristine Yabumoto, kyabumoto@cahinaacp.org 

“Today, we celebrate the leadership and commitment of Representative Barbara Lee, a dedicated lifetime member of the NAACP. We thank Rep. Lee for her 26 years of exemplary service in Congress fighting for racial equity in healthcare, housing, climate justice, women’s rights, and criminal justice reform. As you pass the baton to Lateefah Simon, we honor your incredible legacy and commitment to lifting the voices of the most underserved and look forward to continuing this fight for justice and equality alongside you in the next chapter of your journey.”

– Rick L. Callender, President, NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference

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ABOUT NAACP Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.