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 Congratulates Statewide ACT-SO Gold Medalists
Virginia NAACP Congratulates Statewide ACT-SO Gold Medalists The NAACP Virginia State Conference extends its congratulations to the ACT-SO Gold Medalists representing the Commonwealth. Each year, high school students participate in ACT-SO competitions organized by the Area II ACT-SO, Roanoke Branch, Richmond City Branch, and Prince William County Branch. The Gold Medalists from this year will compete at the 48th National ACT-SO Competition, which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from July 9 to July 13,...
An Open Letter to the University of Virginia Community
An Open Letter to the University of Virginia Community To the University of Virginia Community,The recent resignation of President Jim Ryan—under intense political pressure and in the shadow of federal overreach—is not just a loss for UVA. It is a chilling signal to public institutions across the country that the independence of our higher educational spaces is under siege.The circumstances surrounding President Ryan’s departure, as reported by The New York Times, raise deep concerns about the weaponization of federal...
Virginia NAACP Outraged Over Pressure on UVA President to Resign
Virginia NAACP Outraged Over Pressure on UVA President to Resign The NAACP Virginia State Conference expresses its outrage regarding reports that the Trump administration’s Justice Department pressured the University of Virginia (UVA) President James Ryan to resign. This alarming development raises serious concerns about political interference in our educational institutions and the very principles of justice that they are meant to uphold.President Ryan, known for his commitment to enhancing diversity on campus and...
Virginia NAACP Condemns ICE Detainment of Immigrants at Chesterfield County Courthouse
Virginia NAACP Condemns ICE Detainment of Immigrants at Chesterfield County Courthouse The NAACP Virginia State Conference condemns the recent detainment of 14 individuals by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Chesterfield County Courthouse. This incident underscores the alarming trend of targeting immigrant communities and the need for safe spaces for all individuals.With 1 in 5 immigrants being Black, these detainments disproportionately affect communities of color, instilling fear and deterring...
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...