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 Launches the “Ensuring Justice & Demanding Accountability Campaign
Virginia NAACP Launches the “Ensuring Justice & Demanding Accountability Campaign MEDIA CONTACTDeja Cromartiepr@intelmediagroup.com RICHMOND – The Virginia State Conference NAACP is urging Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to use his authority to request the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute occurrences of law enforcement-involved shootings in the Commonwealth’s circuit courts.Since March 2021, the Virginia NAACP has been in discussions with Governor Ralph Northam and Attorney General Mark Herring about the...
NAACP President Derrick Johnson Joins Morning Joe
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Build Back Black with NAACP’s Wisdom Cole
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Texas governor signs controversial voting restrictions into law
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Texas governor signs new GOP voting restrictions into law
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Virginia NAACP Statement on U.S. Census Bureau Data Release
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NAACP CCO, CMO Aba Blankson Urges Authentic, Steady Progress on Racial Justice
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Virginia NAACP Statement on U.S. Census Bureau Data Release
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Virginia NAACP Affirms the Importance of Teaching African American History and Antiracist Education in Virginia’s Public Schools
Virginia NAACP Affirms the Importance of Teaching African American History and Antiracist Education in Virginia’s Public Schools RICHMOND – Today, the Virginia State Conference NAACP affirmed its full support for the adoption of Virginia’s African American History and Social Science Curriculum implementing recommendations from Governor Ralph Northam’s Commission on African American History Education in the Commonwealth. Virginia NAACP leaders also applauded public school educators who are teaching history in its...
NAACP launches national campaign in latest strategy to combat widespread voter suppression efforts
NAACP launches national campaign in latest strategy to combat widespread voter suppression efforts Go to Source Author: rss.app