Several members of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County branch attended the practical and inspiring California/Hawaii State NAACP Conference in Los Angeles October 26-29, 2017. The theme for this 30th annual conference was “Moving Forward in Times of Uncertainty.” This…
NAACP STATEMENT ON TRUMP ATTACKS AGAINST CONGRESSWOMAN FREDERICA WILSON The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, is appalled by the Trump administration’s treatment of Congressional Black Caucus member and esteemed Congresswoman, Frederica Wilson (FL). Since lending comfort to the family of…
The NAACP has for several months been monitoring a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines. In light of these confrontations, the NAACP issued a travel advisory on October 24, 2017 warning African Americans about…
BALTIMORE (October 9, 2017) – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), America’s oldest social justice organization, released the following statement in response to the immigration principles proposed by the Trump Administration yesterday. “Despite his insistence on preserving…
The NAACP SLO County branch held its first Executive Committee Retreat on September 16, 2017 at the SLO City School Offices. The all-day retreat was led by Jerry Moore, a branch member and professional facilitator. The session focused on assumptions…
“Where did you get your button? I love it!” The six members of the San Luis Obispo County chapter of the NAACP repeatedly heard this question and comment at the August 2017 national training in San Jose on the intersection…
Mark Buchman, Vice President of the NAACP San Luis Obispo County branch San Luis Obispo area, was presented with an award for becoming a Lifetime Member of the NAACP. The award is given by the National NAACP and was presented…
Cal Poly 2017 graduate Cameron Andrews is the first local student sponsorship recipient for a one-year membership in the NAACP SLO County. Youth sponsorships were graciously donated from chapter members. While Cameron plans to head to Alaska through the AmeriCorps…
On May 10, 2017, Cheryl Vines joined in global conversation about what will it take to get a more gender-balanced world in all sectors of our society: business, politics, culture, home and more. The event was free and was held…
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Revival and re-launch party for the NAACP San Luis Obispo County branch.