Our History

Greetings UBSUC 2007,

The United Black Student Unions of California (UBSUC) Convention Center Committee, welcomes you to the annual state convention. In 1974, United Black Students of California held its first convention in Stockton. Under the leadership of Hattie Morris, a group of high school students and teachers gathered to promote cooperative efforts among high schools across the state, as well as to give young African-Americans an opportunity to serve their schools, their communities and their people. It is with great pride that we continue this tradition.

Since the initial gathering in 1974, more than one hundred high schools and over one thousand students have attended regional and state activities. Our convention participants have had the opportunity to hear individuals like John Alston, Afriye Quimina, Mrs. Medgar Evers, George McKenna, Larry Carroll, Angela Davis, Marlon Smith, Lynn Swann, The Honorable LaDoris Cordell, and many other notable African-Americans from politics, business, education, legal and medical fields involved in motivating our youth to realize their highest potential. It is our hope that the students, advisors, and honored guests will return to their regular routines with a renewed sense of purpose after participating in the convention activities.