NAACP DeKalb County Branch in partnership with Divine 9 Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Sororities, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. cooperated for a successful National Voter Registration Day 2023. Together, NAACP DeKalb County Branch and these historic Divine 9 organizations completed 200 applications for new voters at the following schools from 11:30 am …
The NAACP Dekalb Branch hosted its annual Unity Breakfast on April 29th at the House of Hope in Decatur. The theme for the event was “Mobilizing for Justice – Working Together for a Better Future.” The breakfast has traditionally been to update the community on issues that affect them and to encourage more of the …
By Milan Parker Members of the NAACP Dekalb branch attended the Dekalb County School Board meeting on March 13, 2023, to oppose Georgia House Bill (HB)1084. Presenters attended the meeting to protest the controversial bill that erases Black history from Georgia classrooms. 25 attendees listened to 5 panelists address the Dekalb County Board of Education …
NAACP DeKalb Black History Committee, chaired by Dee Smith, hosted a panel discussion on Saturday, February 4, 2023 centered around the attack on Black History in the state of Georgia. Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, signed HB1084 in 2022, called the “Protect Students First Act,” which limits what can be said about race during classroom …
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The annual NAACP DeKalb Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade was live in 2023. COVID-19 had sidelined the parade in 2021 and 2022, but the bands and fans came out on January 16, 2023 to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The grand marshal for this year’s parade was Rob Hardy, producer and …
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Here the Jubilee Day service held on January 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Rainbow Park Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Deborah S. Holloway, pastor of Ousley United Methodist Church presented on the topic Radical Peace Through Strategic Justice. Here the full presentation HERE!
Then annual Freedom Fund is held to help raise necessary funds to carry on the work of the branch. There are awards given at the event to recognize the hard working community members that help make DeKalb County a better place to live. Here are pictures from the Freedom Fund Gala and Awards Banquet held …
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The NAACP DeKalb County Branch in collaboration with Justice 4 Veterans will hold a press conference tomorrow December 22, 2022, at 1:00pm, calling for a “Pause” on violence during the holiday season. The event is being held at the entrance to Omega World Center at 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur Georgia. This was the site of …
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) honored 25 leaders from DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett and Newton counties who go above and beyond their job descriptions to give back to their communities and assist the constituents of Georgia’s Fourth District. Zepora Roberts, Life Member NAACP DeKalb was recognized by Congressman Johnson as a Pillar of Power Awardee. This award …
On October 23, 2022, the Women in NAACP held its annual Domestic Violence Awareness event at the New Wall Street. This year’s theme was “Spilling the Tea on Domestic Violence.” This yearly event gives us an opportunity to bring awareness to our community while celebrating survivors and remembering those who have tragically lost their lives …
