​Congrats NAACP Stockton Branch President Bobby Bivens

National Award NAACP Stockton Branch President Bobby Bivens was presented the 2024 Benjamin L. Hooks "Keeper of the Flame" Award at the NAACP Labor Luncheon in Las Vegas!

President Bivens was an exceptional advocate in support of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) adopting a resolution against tobacco industry sponsorship and urging state legislators to enact bans on the sale of menthol cigarettes. The National NAACP published a policy brief highlighting the disproportionate impact of menthol tobacco products on the Black community and is on the front lines with the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) urging the FDA to move forward in their policy making.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held their 115th National Convention on July 11th - 17th in Las Vegas Nevada. The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) was represented by Co-Chair Carol McGruder and founding member Twlia Laster. 

The NAACP National Convention is an empowering and immersive experience held each year to celebrate our community's collective power. The Convention attracts innovative change-makers, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, entertainers, influencers, and creatives to network and exchange ideas. This year's theme, "All In", reaffirmed the commitment to using collective ingenuity, creativity, and strength to continue the fight for civil rights and social justice. This convention, AATCLC attended a meeting with tobacco control thought leaders from across the nation to begin working on a united national endgame agenda for commercial tobacco sales and use in the African American community. Stay tuned!