Black Elected Officials of California to Honor Founding Members and Rising Legends with Inaugural Spring Luncheon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: 

Marla A. Matime, Executive Director 

BEO of CA

(951) 341-1441

marla@blackelecteds.org

www.blackelecteds.org

[Oakland, CA] – A powerful celebration is on the horizon as the inaugural Black Excellence in Government Leadership & Legacy Luncheon is set to honor the achievements, resilience, and historic impact of Black leaders who have shaped and continue to redefine government leadership.

This momentous event will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar in Jack London Square, bringing together trailblazers, public servants, policy influencers, and community leaders for an inspiring afternoon of recognition, connection, and purpose.

Hosted by the dynamic, Valerie Coleman Morris, author and former CNN Business Anchor,  the luncheon promises to be a vibrant showcase of Black excellence, highlighting individuals whose leadership has broken barriers, driven change, and uplifted communities across generations.

Honoring Legacy, Empowering the Future

This year, we are proud to recognize a distinguished slate of honorees whose dedication to service, justice, and progress exemplifies the very essence of Black excellence in public leadership. 

Join us in celebrating:

• Keith Carson, Alameda County Supervisor,

• Rep. Barbara Lee, Congresswoman, 12th Congressional District

• Federal Glover, Contra Costa County Supervisor

• William ‘Bill’ Patterson, Board Director, East Bay Municipal Utility District,

• Dr. Lynette McElhaney, Former Council President, City of Oakland

• Treva Reid, Former Councilmember, City of Oakland

• Owen Knapper, ASUC Senator, University of California Berkeley

  
  

These honorees represent the spirit of innovation, advocacy, and leadership that continues to shape the future of our communities and our nation.

Join the Movement

The Black Excellence in Government Leadership & Legacy Luncheon is more than a ceremony—it’s a movement to uplift voices, preserve legacies, and ignite future generations to serve with vision and integrity.

Tickets are available by visiting the Eventbrite Link and sponsorship opportunities are available. Seating is limited and this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

For more information, media inquiries, or to RSVP, please contact Marla A. Matime at 951-341-1441 or marla@blackelecteds.org. Follow us on social media at @BEOofCA on instagram or Black Elected Officials on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates.

Let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of Black leadership.

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Formerly known as the Black Elected Officials of the East Bay, the Black Elected Officials of California exists to support, resource, empower, and advocate for Black Elected and Appointed Officials and the communities that they serve.