Taken at the 2018 Cabo Verde Independence Day parade. The Dance Crew was founded in 2002 by Branch VP Renee Ledbetter. As members have grown older they have added African-American, Cape Verdean, and ethnic dances to their repertoire — all while representing the NAACP Youth Council. 80% of the Crew pictured have graduated from high school or college, or are college-bound.
The NAACP Youth Council itself was re-established in 2015, and is an ongoing effort to develop youth leadership experience and knowledge of problems facing African-Americans and other racial and ethic minorities.
Love those berets!
