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.
Virginia NAACP Opposed to Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources
Virginia NAACP Opposed to Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources MEDIA CONTACTDa’Quan Love, Executive Directorpress@naacpva.orgRICHMOND – Today the Virginia State Conference NAACP (Virginia NAACP) outlined its grave concerns with the appointment of Mr. Andrew Wheeler to serve as Virginia’s next Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources and vowed its adamant opposition to his confirmation by the Virginia General Assembly.Virginia NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice...
Support the Virginia NAACP 2022 Legislative Priorities
Support the Virginia NAACP 2022 Legislative Priorities Use the online form linked below to send a message directly to your Virginia Delegate and Virginia Senator, and ask them to support the 2022 Legislative Priorities of the Virginia NAACP.Click here to contact your legislator and tell them to support the Virginia NAACP 2022 Legislative Priorities. Go to Source Author: VSC NAACP...
Derrick Johnson: ‘There’s no more important issue’ than voting rights
Derrick Johnson: ‘There’s no more important issue’ than voting rights Go to Source Author: rss.app
NAACP-CBS Venture Sets Slate: ‘Soapdish’ Series With Whoopi Goldberg, Comedies Starring DL Hughley & Earthquake, Little Rock Nine Limited Series & More
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The US economy has been ‘more than fine’ without your student debt
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NAACP head: White supremacy has endured beyond Jan. 6, diminishing voting rights
NAACP head: White supremacy has endured beyond Jan. 6, diminishing voting rights Go to Source Author: rss.app
Virginia NAACP Encouraged Following Meeting with Youngkin Administration
Virginia NAACP Encouraged Following Meeting with Youngkin Administration MEDIA CONTACTDa’Quan Love, Executive Directorpress@naacpva.orgRICHMOND – Virginia State Conference NAACP President Robert N. Barnette, Jr., and Executive Director Da’Quan Marcell Love met with Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor-elect Winsome Sears, and Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares earlier today. The in-person, hour-long meeting took place at the request of the Virginia NAACP with the goal of creating a positive working...
Virginia NAACP Commends Attorney General’s Pattern of Practice Lawsuit Against Town of Windsor Following NAACP-Requested Investigation
Virginia NAACP Commends Attorney General’s Pattern of Practice Lawsuit Against Town of Windsor Following NAACP-Requested Investigation MEDIA CONTACTDa’Quan Love, Executive Directorpress@naacpva.orgRICHMOND – Virginia State Conference NAACP President Robert N. Barnette, Jr. issued the following statement following today’s lawsuit filed by the Attorney General alleging that the Town of Windsor Police Department operated in a discriminatory and illegal manner:“Earlier this year, the Virginia NAACP and our Isle of Wight...
Black Virginians Have a Right to Fair Representation
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Virginia NAACP Congratulates Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor-elect and Attorney General-elect
Virginia NAACP Congratulates Governor-elect, Lieutenant Governor-elect and Attorney General-elect MEDIA CONTACTDa’Quan Love, Executive Directorpress@naacpva.orgRICHMOND – The Virginia NAACP congratulates Governor-elect Glen Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor-elect Winsome Sears, and Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares on their historic victories. The Virginia NAACP will continue its advocacy of:Strengthening voter rights for VirginiansAccountability in PolicingEconomic protections in our community amid the COVID-19...