The NAACP by-laws state that we shall: Work to promote, protect and maintain the health of (African) Americans. Assess the health needs of the community. Advocate for equal access to…
Year: 2017
Annual Reenactment of the Selma Civil Rights March to Exercise Voting Rights
A Tribune article dated March 6, 2017, reported that thousands converged this year in the City of Selma for the annual reenactment of the 1965 march across the bridge over…
Report: California/Hawaii State NAACP Convention 2017, Los Angeles
Several members of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County branch attended the practical and inspiring California/Hawaii State NAACP Conference in Los Angeles October 26-29, 2017. The theme for this 30th…
Special Screening of the Film Marshall
The NAACP SLO County Branch sponsored a special screening of Marshall, a full-length movie tribute to the work of Thurgood Marshall. It was hosted by Downtown Centre Cinemas, San Luis…
Look for the Good in All Things
Success is awarded to those who dream of endless possibilities; who through determination and perseverance continue climbing mountains and following rainbows. The struggles that we endure; the battles in which…
NAACP SLO County Inaugural Thank You Barbecue
The NAACP San Luis Obispo Branch 1st Annual (Thank You) Barbecue took place at Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 11:00 AM –…
Effective Leaders Have Two Important Characteristics
What are the key characteristics of effective leaders? First, they have a vision. Second, they are able to persuade others to join in that vision. Where are we going? How are…
NAACP Statement on Trump Attacks Against Congresswoman Frederica Wilson
NAACP STATEMENT ON TRUMP ATTACKS AGAINST CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, is appalled by the Trump administration’s treatment of Congressional Black Caucus member and…
Travel Advisory for American Airlines from NAACP National
The NAACP has for several months been monitoring a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines. In light of these confrontations, the NAACP issued a…
Issues Important to NAACP Members and Branches
Environment & Climate Justice Environmental injustice, including the proliferation of climate change, has a disproportionate impact on communities of color and low income communities in the United States and around…