NAACP DeKalb ACT-SO program had an award ceremony recognize the hard work of talented students that competed to go the the national competition in several categories. Shown here are the gold medalist for the area. All Gold medalist will advance to the National ACT-SO competition July 23-26, 2020. This year due to COVID-19 the National …
The Hardest Hit Fund Down Payment Assistance Program (HHF DPA) provides up to $15,000 in down payment assistance to eligible households purchasing an exixting home in seven of Georgia’s hardest hit counties: Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Muscogee, Douglas, Chatham and Bibb. The Hardest Hit Fund Down Payment Program will be ending on October 1, 2020. Last Date for …
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 On the same day Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order that rescinded his order of March 14.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 …
