State of Black California

Event Series

Hosted by the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Black Freedom Fund, the State of Black California event series will create space for Black Californians to engage the public and policymakers on the issues that impact the Black community.

About the California Legislative Black Caucus

Formed in 1967, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) represents the legislative concerns and priorities of the African American community in the California Legislature. The CLBC’s central mission is to advocate for the interests of Black Californians, remove roadblocks Black Americans face in every aspect of life, demand equity to eliminate disparities between racial groups, and increase African American participation and representation in all levels of government. Today, there are 12 members of the CLBC.

About the California Black Freedom Fund

The California Black Freedom Fund (CBFF) exists to ensure that Black powerbuilding and movement-based organizations in California have the sustained investments and resources they need to eradicate systemic and institutional racism. By creating and accelerating a new state-wide ecosystem of Black-led powerbuilding organizations confronting racism and anti-Blackness, CBFF aims to affect the culture, policy, and system changes necessary to realize equity and justice in California.

Upcoming Events

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December
13
2024
Oakland - REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Past Events

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June
15
2024
San Diego
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July
13
2024
Santa Barbara
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August
17
2024
Fresno
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September
14
2024
Sacramento
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October
5
2024
I.E./Moreno Valley
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Resources

California Reparations Task Force Final Report

In June 2023, California’s Reparations Task Force released their historic 2-year report detailing the ongoing and compounding harms of slavery and over 100 recommendations for how the state should atone for its history of racial violence and discrimination against Black residents.

2024 Reparations Priority Bill Package

In February 2024, the California Legislative Black Caucus introduced its first set of bills based upon the recommendations set forth in the Task Force’s final report.

The State of Black California 2024 Report

The State of Black California report, published by the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, examines the degree to which the socioeconomic position of Black Californians changed between 2000 and 2020.