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.

DOCUMENT LINKS

Scholarship Letter

Scholarship Application

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Virginia NAACP Calls On Attorney General Mark Herring To Expedite Investigation of 20-Year Wrongful Incarceration Case Of Waverly Two

Jul 9, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT For Virginia NAACP: Da’Quan Love, Executive Director, press@naacpva.org For Jarrett Adams, Attorney & Author: Jennifer Maguire jen@maguirepr.com RICHMOND – The Virginia State Conference NAACP today sent a letter to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring demanding justice in the decades-old case of the Commonwealth v. Ferrone Claiborne and the Commonwealth v. Terrence Jerome Richardson. …

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Virginia NAACP Demand State Leaders Make Immediate Changes at VMI

Jul 9, 2021

RICHMOND – Today the Virginia NAACP responded to the investigative report released this week regarding the years-long culture of racism and sexism at the Virginia Military Institute VMI. Virginia NAACP Education Chair Dr. Amy Tillerson-Brown said: “This report tells us what Black people and women have known for years: Racism and sexism have been allowed …

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Virginia NAACP Recognizes Delegate Hala Ayala’s Nomination to Major Party Ticket

Jul 9, 2021

RICHMOND – Robert N. Barnette, Jr, president of the Virginia NAACP, released the following statement on the nomination of Virginia Delegate Hala Ayala as a candidate for lieutenant governor on a major party ticket in Virginia: “We recognize today’s historic selection of Hala Ayala as the first Afro-Latina nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia on …

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Isle of Wight NAACP Branch & Virginia NAACP To Hold Press Conference and Outline Advocacy Response to Push For Immediate Reforms

Jul 9, 2021

PRESS ADVISORY WHO:Brandon Randleman, Political ActivistValerie Butler – President, Isle of Wight NAACP BranchGaylene Kanoyton – Political Action Chair, Virginia NAACPDa’Quan Marcell Love – Executive Director, Virginia NAACPDelegate Jeff Bourne, Virginia House of Delegates WHAT:Press conference to outline NAACP and community response to the video of a police traffic stop in Windsor, Virginia resulting in …

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Virginia NAACP Recognizes Former Delegate Winsome Sears’ Nomination to Major Party Ticket

Jul 9, 2021

RICHMOND – Robert N. Barnette, Jr, president of the Virginia NAACP, released the following statement on the nomination of former Virginia Delegate Winsome Sears as a candidate for lieutenant governor on a major party ticket in Virginia: “We recognize today’s historic selection of Winsome Sears. The Virginia NAACP does not support a political party. However, …

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Virginia NAACP Joins Arlington Branch NAACP In Calling for Arlington County Board To Delay Premature Civilian Review Board Ordinance Vote

Jul 9, 2021

RICHMOND – Virginia State Conference NAACP President Robert N. Barnette, Jr. issued the following statement in support of the Arlington Branch NAACP’s opposition to a rushed civilian review board ordinance vote: “The Virginia NAACP strongly opposes the current civilian review board ordinance as presented by the County Manager to the Arlington County Board. We join …

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Virginia NAACP Statement Following Meeting with Virginia Attorney General

Jul 9, 2021

RICHMOND – Today the Virginia NAACP announced a collaborative effort between Attorney General and the Virginia State Conference NAACP to craft policy solutions that will address the Commonwealth’s response to shooting deaths involving police officers. This effort resulted from a meeting held Monday with Virginia NAACP leaders, Attorney General Mark Herring and his staff. “The …

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Virginia NAACP Launches Campaign to End Qualified Immunity In Virginia

Jul 9, 2021

RICHMOND – Tonight, the Virginia NAACP announced a renewed commitment to finally ending qualified immunity for law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. After investigating multiple officer-involved incidents over the past five months, the Virginia NAACP has had enough and is demanding real change. “We watched with horror the so-called traffic stop in Windsor,” …

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