This page contains a list of our past events. Please go to our Events page for a listing of current and future events.
October 2025
Get Vote Ready: What’s on your ballot and voter resources
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and the Elections Division staff for a virtual information session to discuss voting in the Statewide Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Access the recorded event on YouTube.
August 2025
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: Celebrating Progress, Strengthening Democracy
Monday, August 25, 2025 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. and distinguished guests for an event to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The event will feature a panel discussion to honor and reflect upon this landmark legislation and will be followed by a special archives tribute exhibit.
Access the recorded event on YouTube.
June 2025
John Burris Documentary Screening
June 16, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive free in person screening of the documentary film for civil rights Attorney The Honorable John Burris, also known as the Godfather of Police Litigation.
February 2025
Henry Armstrong's Fight Against Discrimination Archives Online Exhibit
February 2025
Celebrate Black History Month with this special online exhibit of the California State Archives. According to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Black History Month proclamation, this is an opportunity to “pay homage to the rich history and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our state and nation in countless ways through centuries of struggle and triumph.” This exhibit is drawn from the historic records of the State Athletic Commission of the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs held by the California State Archives, a Division of the Secretary of State’s Office. These records tell the story of Henry Armstrong (1912-1988), one of the greatest boxers of all time, who faced a potential lifetime boxing ban in California in 1940 due to his protesting against racial discrimination.
California Students Vote Project Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, February 13 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the California Secretary of State Students Vote Project (SVP) for our first virtual quarterly meeting of 2025! We will share 2024 program highlights and plans for 2025 aimed at increasing college student civic engagement across the state.
Access the recorded event on YouTube.
