NAACP Inducts Dr. Shirley Weber and Steven Bradford Into Legacy Hall of Fame

July 1, 2025

The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference honored Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber and former State Senator Steven Bradford at its 13th annual Legacy Hall of Fame Gala on June 28, recognizing their decades of service and civil rights advocacy. Weber, California's first Black Secretary of State, was appointed by Governor Newsom in 2021 before being elected to a full term, and previously authored landmark legislation in the State Assembly including bills on police use of force and establishing California's Reparations Task Force.

Who is affected

NAACP branches, elected officials, and community leaders from across California
Black communities in California that Weber and Bradford have advocated for
Law enforcement officers (through legislation like AB 392 and SB 2)
Families grieving from police use-of-force incidents
Voters and civic participants influenced by Weber and Bradford's work
Black political leaders following in their footsteps

What action is being taken

The NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference is honoring Weber and Bradford for their civil rights advocacy
Weber is serving as California's Secretary of State after being elected to a full term
Bradford is continuing his public service after authoring key legislation
Both honorees are speaking out about current threats to civil rights
NAACP California-Hawaii State Conference President Rick Callender is recognizing the honorees for their courageous service

Why it matters

Weber and Bradford represent groundbreaking Black leadership in California politics
Their legislation has created significant policy changes in police accountability (AB 392 and SB 2)
Weber established California's historic Reparations Task Force
They demonstrate the importance of integrity and truth-telling in public service
Their work addresses systemic racism and advocates for civil rights protections
They represent decades of accumulated political experience and advocacy

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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