The Lynchburg Chapter of the NAACP, Unit 7088, announces the availability of it 2025 Ethel M. Brown Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who plan to pursue study beyond a high school education. The scholarship packets must be postmarked no later than midnight, June 5, 2025. (The deadline has been extended)
The scholarships awarded will be aligned with the NAACP’s mission and objectives. The recipients must be of African descent, and the financial needs of the students will be considered. The funds may be used to purchase tuition, fees, supplies, books, or other expenses required to further your education at your institution of choice.
Rev. Cozy Bailey Receives an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Eastern Theological Seminary
Rev. Cozy Bailey Receives an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Eastern Theological Seminary On May 16, 2025, Rev. Cozy Bailey was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Eastern Theological Seminary. The commencement service was held at Fifth Street Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Bailey received this honor for his social justice advocacy, rooted in theology.Rev. Bailey serves as the President of the NAACP Virginia State Conference. He is an ordained minister and is an associate minister at First Mount...
Tell Us Your Story On Climate Change In Your Community
Tell Us Your Story On Climate Change In Your Community The Virginia NAACP started the “Tell Us Your Story On Climate Change In Your Community” campaign to hear from you. Sharing your story fosters connection and awareness, amplifying voices for environmental justice. Personal narratives inspire action, drive change, and highlight the urgency of our planet’s needs. Take our survey by June 20, 2025 and get your voice heard. Click here to take the survey Go to Source Author:...
Virginia NAACP Acknowledges Release of Terrence Richardson
Virginia NAACP Acknowledges Release of Terrence Richardson The NAACP Virginia State Conference acknowledges the release of Terrence Richardson, one of the “Waverly Two,” who spent decades wrongfully imprisoned. A federal jury found him not guilty of the murder of Waverly police officer Allen Gibson, revealing significant flaws in our justice system.Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne were initially suspected in the 1998 murder but lacked sufficient evidence against them. Each accepted a plea deal due to the threat of the...
Virginia NAACP Supports Major General Cedric Wins Contract Renewal
Virginia NAACP Supports Major General Cedric Wins Contract Renewal The NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) unequivocally supports the continued service of Major General Cedric Wins as superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. Major General Wins has provided exceptional leadership, successfully guiding VMI through unprecedented challenges over the past few years. As VMI’s first Black superintendent, he has confronted systemic racism within the institution while facing an onslaught of criticism...
Virginia NAACP Opposes Proposal to Close Voting Locations Serving Black Community in Appomattox County
Virginia NAACP Opposes Proposal to Close Voting Locations Serving Black Community in Appomattox County The NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) opposes the proposed closures of the Chap and Agee voting locations in Appomattox County. The Chap and Agee voting precincts have the county’s highest percentages of Black voters, at 36.7% and 24.4%, respectively. They also have the highest percentages of total racial minority voters in the county, at 40.27% and 27.82%, respectively. Closing these voting locations...
Virginia NAACP Responds to Senate Courts of Justice Committee’s Passage of HB2724
Virginia NAACP Responds to Senate Courts of Justice Committee’s Passage of HB2724 The NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) is pleased to announce that the Senate Courts of Justice Committee has passed HB2724, maintaining essential guardrails while excluding the expansion of license plate reader cameras. Notably, this legislation includes a re-enactment clause that allows the issue of expansion to be revisited in 2026. We urge legislators to retain this re-enactment clause to ensure that any future...
Virginia NAACP Applauds Legislators for Bipartisan Support of Automatic Restoration of Rights Amendment
Virginia NAACP Applauds Legislators for Bipartisan Support of Automatic Restoration of Rights Amendment The NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the legislators who came together across party lines to support HJ2/SJ248, the Automatic Restoration of Rights Amendment. This pivotal legislation marks a significant step towards justice and equality in Virginia, and we commend the commitment of all those involved in this important initiative.Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy...
Virginia NAACP Denounces Attorney General Miyares’ Actions Towards Anti-DEI Policies
Virginia NAACP Denounces Attorney General Miyares’ Actions Towards Anti-DEI Policies The NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) condemns the action taken by Attorney General Jason Miyares for signing a letter urging the CEO of Costco to abandon its diversity policies. His actions are influenced by MAGA politics that threaten the progress made toward inclusivity in communities across the Commonwealth and falsely claiming the company’s DEI policies are illegal.Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey issued...
Virginia NAACP Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Henry L. Marsh, III
Virginia NAACP Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Henry L. Marsh, III Today, the Virginia NAACP celebrates the life and legacy of Henry L. Marsh, III. Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey shared the following statement:“When we honor our Civil Rights giants, Senator Marsh stands among them. We will continue his lifelong fight to end racial injustice in all its forms. We are grateful for his commitment to us and his guiding light.”Senator Marsh was a lifetime member of the NAACP. His legacy in founding Hill,...
Federal Judge Denies Shenandoah County’s Efforts to Dismiss Litigation Challenging Reinstatement of Discriminatory Confederate School Names
Federal Judge Denies Shenandoah County’s Efforts to Dismiss Litigation Challenging Reinstatement of Discriminatory Confederate School Names Students and Virginia NAACP Members May Proceed with All Claims Against School BoardYesterday evening, a federal district court judge denied the Shenandoah County School Board’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit concerning their reinstatement of school names honoring Confederate generals. US District Judge Michael F. Urbanski determined that, taking the facts alleged in the complaint...