The NAACP DeKalb County Branch launched its first Community Engagement Forum, welcoming approximately 40 community members for an evening of civic education and dialogue. The branch is providing these forums to work with the community to address some issues during 2026. Edwina Clanton, President of the branch and Dwain Smith, Political Action Chair, served as […]
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NAACP DeKalb Partners with Georgia Power to Highlight Utility Savings for Seniors and Income-Qualified Residents The NAACP DeKalb County Branch Health Committee partnered with Georgia Power Company to host a virtual community webinar on January 26, 2026. This webinar focused on Utility Savings for Seniors and Income-Qualified Residents. The webinar aimed to ensure community
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DeKalb Commissioners, can you hear us? NO DATA CENTERS IN DEKALB The voices of the people were loud and clear on Thursday night as resident after resident gave a consistent message – NO DATA CENTERS IN DEKALB COUNTY. 11/21/2025 Protestors paraded outside of the commissioner’s location one-hour before the meeting. Young and old members of the community wanted to have their voices heard.
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NAACP DeKalb Host The Golden Gala Freedom Fund NAACP DeKalb Celebrates 70 years of Service to Dekalb County By Ricky McElroy It was a night of celebration for civil rights as the NAACP DeKalb County Branch hosted their annual Freedom Fund Gala and Fundraiser. This year, the Golden Gala event marked the branch’s 70th anniversary
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NAACP has partnered with the American Red Cross to help with disaster relief in the area. With the ongoing tornado and severe weather impacting much of the country, we are sharing the attached with you for you to share with your units and your communities. These materials are co-branded with our national partner the Red
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STONECREST, GA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), along with members of the DeKalb County House and Senate Legislative Delegation, hosted the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new Constituent Services Office. The event took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 5 p.m. within The New Black Wall Street in Stonecrest,
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See the Unity Breakfast Booklet The NAACP Dekalb Branch hosted its annual Unity Breakfast on April 20th at New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest. The theme for the event was “The Future is in Our Hands – We Have the Power – VOTE,” a theme that underscores the ongoing work in our community. The
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Join us for an empowering evening as we launch the 2024 agenda of the Economic Development Committee. We’re honored to feature two luminous speakers who are true pinnacles of entrepreneurial success and community impact. Dr. Lori A. Manns, founder and president of Quality Media Consultant Group LLC, is a powerhouse in business consultancy, philanthropy, and
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A Remembrance Project lynching marker from William A. Kelly Park in Lithonia dedicated to the memory of mob lynching victims was reported stolen on Tuesday, February 27. Spearheaded by the NAACP DeKalb Remembrance Project Chair, Attorney D.E Smith, the marker was a collaborative effort composed of organizations in the community that wanted to honor victims
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On the 10th day of Black history month, the NAACP DeKalb County Branch hosted a Black History Program at Rainbow Park Baptist Church in Decatur to honor and recognize the accomplishments of African Americans. This year the branch commemorates the 70th year of Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The theme of the
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