Founded in 1955
NAACP DeKalb
The 2020 vision of NAACP DeKalb is to EDUCATE the public on matters that impact them; EQUIP them with the necessary resources; and EMPOWER them to use this information to grow stronger.
Join us in the fight for freedom
Runoff Voting August 11
Hands Up! Go Vote is not just a phase. It is one of the answers for community engagement. Even though you voted in the primaries not all political races had a victor. Now, it’s time for the runoffs to decide. VOTING for runoffs is August 11. EARLY VOTING FOR RUNOFFS BEGIN JULY 20. Avoid the rush. Avoid the last-minute reminders. Vote starting July 20.
Learn more about how you can empower your community. When we work together, we win. naacpDekalb.org Join today
When We Fight, We Win.
Corvid19 slowed us down but it did not stop us. NAACP DeKalb installed a plaque in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Remembrance of the lynching and racial terror against Black people in the county. A formal ceremony will be held later after a change in the shelter-in-place order for this pandemic. More details coming soon.
GENERAL MEETING
Saturday,
August 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Have you received your absentee ballot?
Have you completed the 2020 Census questionnaire?
If you answer no to either then click on the questions
We are going virtual for the general meeting on Saturday. Meeting starts at 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Meeting details for August Meeting
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Meeting ID: 836 4185 7035
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Guest Speakers
Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, DeKalb County Superintendent
Mr. David Dude, City of Decatur School Superintendent
How can we support the success for our students,
teachers, principals and staff? Join us at this meeting on August 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
This health forum will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join us as we help you stay “Healthy and Undefeated”. This year’s event will include a panel of medical experts who will inform the community on how to defeat COVID-19 via health facts, nutritional guides, and fitness techniques. In addition, we will keep you energized with music, fitness, and fun while we delight your senses with a live cooking demonstration and inspire you with poetry. Sponsorships and Digital Advertisements are available at an affordable price. HURRY! SPACE IS LIMITED.
For more information contact the branch at (404) 241-8006 or info@naacpdekalb.org.
Informed Georgians for Justice
Get updated information on political races at this site.
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Informed Georgians for Justice is a non-partisan volunteer organization of concerned citizens. The organization aims to educate the voting public about the 2020 candidates for sheriff, district attorney and solicitor in all 159 counties in the state. Many voters do not realize the impact these elected officials have on criminal justice issues. IGJ informs citizens about the importance of voting in these elections.
Currently, IGJ is conducting a voter education project sponsored by the Georgia NAACP. IGJ is gathering information through a candidate questionnaire containing approximately 35 yes/no questions regarding specific criminal justice issues. The questions presented were determined with input from numerous organizations with diverse perspectives.
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NAACP
Our mission has been clear since our founding in 1909. We work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
Discrimination is real. It happens everyday and it could happen to you. If you have a discrimination complaint about an event that has occurred in DeKalb County Georgia let us know. Contact us.
We ask that those who seek our assistance put their complaint in writing, provide as much information as possible. The Legal Redress committee will contact you within 3 business days in an attempt to help where possible, or provide guidance to individuals on how to exercise their rights. The NAACP Dekalb County Branch may provide legal information and assistance to concerned citizens, but does not provide legal advice or legal information via e-mail. For legal advice, you should consult a local attorney.
Next Steps…
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