Welcome to the Charles Houston Bar Association Website!

We are an affiliate of the National Bar Association representing the interests of African American lawyers, judges and law students throughout Northern California. Founded in 1955, CHBA is committed to working within the African American community to facilitate access to the justice system and to promote equal protection under the law.

2013 Judicial Reception
Thursday, May 16, 2013 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Faz Restuarant, 1111 Broadway Street, Oakland, CA 94605

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2013 CHBA Sponsorship Request Form
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CHBA Scholarship Letter and Application Form
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NBA Drum Major for Justice Competition
The question this year involves the death of Trayvon Martin:

Trayvon Martin was killed walking to his home on February 26, 2012 by George Zimmerman, a Florida neighborhood watchman in a gated community. Some have justified Zimmerman's actions based on the Florida Stand Your Ground Law.

If Martin Luther King, Jr. were alive would he advocate to repeal the Florida Stand Your Ground Law and other similar laws?

NBA Drum Major for Justice Competition Letter and Application
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CHBA wins the Alameda County Bar Association Distinguished Service Award - Community Service
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