NAACP New Bedford

Living with Lupus and Finding Support

Be sure to register for this amazing panel. The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Norfolk-Plymouth County Area Alumnae Chapter invite you to join our Physical and Mental Health Committee as they discuss; “Living with Lupus and Finding Support”. Lupus is a disease that affects predominately women of color at higher rates than any other race. It’s also a disease that doesn’t get the attention of other significant diseases but is silently claiming just as many lives. Join the discussion on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00PM Pre-registration is required for this event: https://tinyurl.com/3fdspv58

Juneteenth 2021 at the NAACP New Bedford

On Saturday, June 19th, 2021 the NAACP New Bedford branch, in cooperation with Collective 4 Change, celebrated Juneteenth from Noon until 5:00pm at the branch office, 95 Cedar Street in New Bedford. The celebration was sponsored by Senator Mark Montigny's Children's Equality and Empowerment Fund and Saturday marked the second official Juneteenth observance in the Commonwealth, having been signed into law by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on Juneteenth of last year. The celebration included complementary cultural and ethnic food, beverages, and frozen treats. Attendees enjoyed community performances, African libations, and a children's corner. Give-a-ways were a staple of the events....

Virtual March on Washington August 27-28

The NAACP Announces Virtual March On Washington to Channel Momentum for Police Accountability and Voter Mobilization Virtual programming on 57th anniversary of March on Washington will advance a bold Black agenda; honor the legacy of John Lewis BALTIMORE — Today, the NAACP announced that it will lead a “2020 Virtual March on Washington” alongside civil rights leaders, activists, and families of those who died at the hands of law enforcement, to call for police accountability reform and mobilize voters ahead of the November elections. The virtual march — which will bring forward a bold National Black agenda — will take...

NAACP New Bedford Branch opposes sabotaging U.S. Postal Service

On Saturday, August 22nd, the NAACP New Bedford Branch joined rallies all over the country in support of saving the U.S. Postal Service. Unionists, activists, and others met on the steps of the downtown New Bedford post office to condemn Trump's politically-motivated sabotage of postal service — 75 days before a national presidential election taking place during a global pandemic in which absentee ballots will be critical to both democracy and safety. Last June Donald Trump appointed Louis DeJoy to the position of Postmaster General. It soon became clear that Trump had appointed a fox to guard the chickens, as...

NAACP New Bedford Minutes 8-20-2020

Normally we post monthly Branch meeting minutes to the website in our Documents section. But last night's meeting was focused on the upcoming national convention and Fall Branch elections and we wanted to make sure nobody missed them. Besides being prominently displayed on the webpage, members will be receiving a copy via email. Meeting started 7:14pm Present: Kristina da Fonseca, David Ehrens, Memory Walker, Gilbert Perry, LaSella Hall, Peter Silva, Bert Barao, Jacob Chin, Wendy Garf-Lipp, Andrea Garr-Barnes, Karyn Ramos, Renee Ledbetter, Natasha Ann Fortes. Non members were asked to log out & to join for $30 Unit 2055-B Membership...

NAACP Decries Silencing of Native Voices in Dartmouth ‘Indian’ Debate

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 20, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. NAACP Decries Silencing of Native Voices in Dartmouth ‘Indian’ Debate New Bedford – At a meeting of local activists convened by the NAACP, area residents criticized the Dartmouth School Committee’s handling of the debate over the school’s offensive mascot, particularly singling out the Committee’s decision to exclude anyone not a Dartmouth resident from its deliberations. This virtually ensures that no Native tribal members and leaders will be heard. In response, the group agreed to mobilize to ensure that those and other voices are brought before the public. The...

NAACP New Bedford Branch Monthly General Body Meeting

Please join us on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7:00pm for the NAACP New Bedford Branch Monthly General Body Meeting Zoom Meeting Information https://umassd.zoom.us/j/93683418794 Meeting ID: 936 8341 8794 (646) 876-9923 Access: 936 8341 8794 Agenda Includes: National Convention Updates Delegate Nominations 2020 Branch Election Process For more information please contact NAACP New Bedford Branch at president@naacpnewbedford.org

Public invited to comment on NBPD Use of Force Policies

The Mayor's Commission on Police Use of Force Policies has announced a public meeting on August 26th, from 6-7:30pm, to be conducted over Zoom. Members of the Public are invited to participate online to comment on the New Bedford Police Department's Use of Force policies. For any questions or difficulty accessing the policies in the links below, submit your recommendations to NBPDInfoHub@newbedfordpd.com via email. Policies Review the three policies being reviewed: Use of Deadly Force Use of Less-Lethal Force General Order Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92954033788?pwd=TUVkSkhaRldRQUJrMG5Bam8rdUtoUT09 Meeting ID: 929 5403 3788 Passcode: 872199 Dial-in: (646) 558-8656

New Bedford Human Relations Commission Survey on Policing

The New Bedford Human Relations Commission is asking the public to share their candid responses to a questionnaire on experiences with the New Bedford Police Department. (English Survey) (Spanish Survey) (Portuguese Survey) The New Bedford Human Relations Commission is a 9 member board appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council. Its’ purpose is to promote acceptance and respect of all citizens of the City and to ensure equal opportunity and adherence to Mass General Laws on discrimination: Sec. 2-133- Powers and Duties. It shall study and investigate individual or community problems of limited opportunity, prejudice, discrimination, segregation,...
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