NAACP Branches Call On Georgia To Defy Governor April 23, 2020 On Monday, April 20, 2020 Georgia suffered its highest daily death toll for the Covid-19 virus to date. On the same day Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that rescinded his order of March 14. This recent order disregards measures to protect the …
Resident Services Corporation has provided a resource guide for DeKalb residents to help in time of need. This Resource Guide offers at-a-glance information on emergency services and resources in the DeKalb County area. It was created by Resident Services Corporation (RSC) to enable the staff of RSC to help individuals and families seeking assistance. We …
Fair Housing is Your Right. Use It. Since 1968, April has come to be regarded as a time to remember the FHA (Federal Housing Authority) and reflect on the rights it gives citizens because the Fair Housing Act (FHA) became law in April 1968, as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, a …
April 1, 2020 is Census Day. Participating in the census is vital as it determines resources for your community that include: federal funding, congressional representation funding for new schools, hospitals, roads and more. The Census can be completed online, through the mail, or by phone, making it convenient for every citizen to participate. LEARN MORE …
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“AN UPDATE ON YOUR 2020-NAACP HOUSING COMMITTEE” January 18 was our first planning meeting; the members of the tam have been involved with impacting change in our community. On Feb. 23rd, the committee members planned an implemented a Community Resource Event, in conjunction with Greenforest Community Baptist Church, Black History month celebration, and the following …
Congratulations to Mrs Freda Hammonds and Ms. D. E. Smith (pictured left to right) on their much deserved acknowledgement. The Women’s Legislative Caucus presents the Nikki J Randall Servant Leadership Award to women who exhibit authentic community service. Rep Becky Evans nominated Ms Dee Smith and Rep Karen Bennett nominated Freda Hammonds.
On Saturday, members got an opportunity to cast their ballots testing the new machines while enjoying a full breakfast. After handling the naacp business meeting, Beyond Beautiful students from Georgia State university and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority presented and honored the 1st Black’s of DeKalb County. We thank our breakfast sponsor EDN Communications and East …
Jubilee Day is the African American’s Independence Day! It is a celebration and commemoration of January 1, 1863 when the EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION freed the slaves. The EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION is our Declaration of Independence! Using his authority as Commander in Chief, President Abraham Lincoln issued the EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION as a war time necessity–mainly to deprive the …
Link to participate in the parade – The NAACP DeKalb County Branch cordially invites you to participate in the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, Monday, January 20, 2020. The parade will begin at 12:00 noon; lineup at 10:00 a.m. at Green Pastures Christian Church 5455 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034 and end …
18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade in DeKalb Read More »
Click on this link to view the full program. https://video.ibm.com/recorded/123960705 NAACP Dekalb partnered with several faith organizations to present an Interfaith Commemoration Service in remembrance of the victims of lynching in Dekalb county. The program was entitled “A Journey of Remembrance and Reconciliation”. NAACP Dekalb President, Teresa Hardy, welcomed the crowd of over 200 people …
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