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.

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Virginia NAACP Endorses One Casino + Resort in Capitol City of Richmond

Virginia NAACP Endorses One Casino + Resort in Capitol City of Richmond MEDIA CONTACTDa’Quan Love, Executive Directorpress@naacpva.orgRICHMOND – The Virginia State Conference NAACP (Virginia NAACP) is joining the Richmond Branch NAACP in endorsing the ONE Casino + Resort project in the city of Richmond and is encouraging Richmond residents to flip the ballot over and vote “yes” for the casino referendum. ONE would become the only Black-owned casino in the United States. “We applaud efforts that are under a big tent...

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