The NAACP SLO County Branch sponsored a special screening of Marshall, a full-length movie tribute to the work of Thurgood Marshall. It was hosted by Downtown Centre Cinemas, San Luis Obispo. Nearly a full house attended the special screening. Synopsis:…
The NAACP San Luis Obispo Branch 1st Annual (Thank You) Barbecue took place at Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. About 150 NAACP members, family, and friends feasted…
Environment & Climate Justice Environmental injustice, including the proliferation of climate change, has a disproportionate impact on communities of color and low income communities in the United States and around the world. Historically, American society has failed to make the…
One year ago, NAACP SLO County members Harvey Levenson, Barbara Levenson, and Camille O’Bryant attended the opening ceremonies for the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum features 181 photos of the late Joe Schwartz…
“Unless we change individually, no one is going to change collectively. For generations we have been waiting for the other person to change first. A change of heart cannot be legislated; it must come out of conviction.” —Arun Gandhi
It’s not where you live in SLO County; it’s who you live around that has a big impact on your well-being and social connections. We are all fortunate to live in communities that care. We see it all around us…
In a letter from LaJuana J. Bivens, the NAACP Central Area Director acknowledged the restart of the SLO County chapter: “‘Congratulations’ to the San Luis Obispo Branch for becoming our newest reactivated branch and attending Lobby Day as well. They are…
Digital West, a leading technology company, has partnered with NAACP SLO County, and will be providing Internet and database hosting for the chapter. Founded in 1999, Digital West is based in San Luis Obispo and serves customers across the U.S.…