NAACP New Bedford

Updates about our New Bedford community.

Community March: Justice for Malcolm Gracia

NOTE:Due to erroneous media reports it is necessary to clarify that the NAACP New Bedford Branch is not the organizer of this march. BREATHE, whose name appears on the flyer, organized the march and we re-posted it in solidarity with their efforts to obtain justice for the Gracia family. Save the date: NOON - Saturday, October 24th Magnet Park Basketball Court - United Front (Temple Landing)

Community Zoom to discuss evidence in Malcolm Gracia shooting

Community Zoom to discuss evidence in Malcolm Gracia shooting Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 6:00pm The New Bedford community is invited to attend and ask questions. Attorney Don Brisson, who has represented the Gracia family, will be on hand to answer questions on behalf of Malcolm and his family. Mayor Jon Mitchell, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, DA Thomas Quinn, Assistant DA Patrick Bomberg, and retired Massachusetts state trooper Sgt. Christopher Dolan have also been invited to discuss their role in the 2012 investigation. Register for Q&A by emailing: MalcolmGraciaEvidence@gmail.com

Community SRO Conversation

Join us for a COMMUNITY School Resource Officer Conversation hosted by the New Bedford Public Schools Wednesday, October 14th 5:00pm - 6:30pm Join us virtually to share your personal experiences with School Resource Officers in New Bedford Public Schools. To join this event, please register with this link. Can't attend? We still want to hear from you! Click here to share your experiences. Download the flyer here.  

Community Reading Circle and Book Discussion: Our Time is Now

Community Reading Circle and Book Discussion Tuesdays, October 6th, 2020 - November 10th, 2020 5:30 - 7:00 pm on Zoom facilitated by Andrea M. Garr-Barnes, MSW and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Facilitator Join us for a community collaborative with the NAACP New Bedford Branch and YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts. Register below for our next 6-week series: Stacey Abrams' Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. We have an amazing panel discussion on 10/6 "What Is At Stake on November 3, for BIPOC and Modest Income Folx" — Gail Fortes, Executive Director - YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts,...

New Bedford a No Show at meeting on Racial Equity and Police Reform

On Thursday, September 24th more than 130 residents of Fall River, New Bedford, and surrounding towns met to put forward proposals on police reforms for racial justice and more effective community policing. The theme of the meeting, organized by United Interfaith Action (UIA) and New Bedford NAACP, was from "Protest to Policy to Power" for our communities. Fall River Police Chief Jeffrey Cardoza made several commitments, and we thank him for his presence and community engagement. However, UIA and New Bedford NAACP were disappointed that New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, and New Bedford Police Chief...

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...

New Bedford to honor life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis

A FIERCE AND TIRELESS LEADER WHO DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO FIGHTING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUALITY. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 6:00-7:00PM City Hall Plaza, 133 William Street The City of New Bedford will honor the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, the noted civil rights advocate and longtime member of Congress who died on July 17, having dedicated his life to the fight for equality and justice. The Human Relations Commission has organized a memorial celebration remembering John Lewis, to be held Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held outdoors in front of...

Forum on Statewide legislation and the Dartmouth Mascot

On Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:00pm the NAACP New Bedford Branch, The New Bedford Immigrant Support Network, local organizations, and community members met via Zoom for a discussion and forum on MA Statewide Legislation and the Dartmouth H.S. Indian mascot. Joining the discussion were: Jean-Luc Pierite, President, Board of Directors, North American Indian Center of Boston; Laurel Davis-Delano, an expert on the damage mascots do to Native children; and Shannon Jenkins, of the Dartmouth School Committee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8fn3QvcZeI

NAACP partnerships support Black-owned business

As part of the NAACP's ongoing commitment to the sustainability of Black businesses and economic empowerment for communities of color, we are proud to partner with two prominent organizations to provide support for Black businesses that have fallen on tough times in recent months. NAACP x BeyGOOD The NAACP is delighted to administer a meaningful program in partnership with BeyGOOD’s Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund to assist our small business communities that have been directly impacted by the recent events across the country. The grants in the amount of $10,000 will be offered to Black-owned small businesses in select cities...
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