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Download"We must continue to tell our story, our history, our truth. There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."
Dr. Maya Angelou
In 1987, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 designating the month of March as Women's History Month. This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” It is a time to recognize the historical achievements women have made to help advance us. The work women have contributed to our society has improved our lives in tech, fashion, medicine, science, activism and more.
She was a true warrior for civil rights and social justice. Her voice and her influence will be missed. We will remain in awe, inspired and influenced by her spirit.
We will honor her legacy by continuing in the fight, the cause she championed so passionately.
Rest In Power Dr. Dukes
As we transition from March, celebrated as Women's History Month, into April, the month marking the establishment of our branch, we take this moment to recognize the remarkable women who have answered the call to lead as president of our branch during the past 106 years of our service.
As we celebrate this significant milestone, we
are reminded of the importance of continuing to support and empower women in leadership roles.
We honor and recognize these women who have shaped our past and continue to inspire our future.
Their leadership not only reflects our rich history but also sets the stage for the next generation of women leaders.
Doris Bond - President for 10 yrs fought fiercely to advocate for the dignified, equitable treatment of inmates incarcerated in the prison system. A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the West Chester Community Center; worked as the Program and Recreational Director managing youth programs, Interim Executive Director twice, and CoPresident of the Board of Directors.
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Alice Hammond - President for over 10 yrs
has served her West Chester community all of her life. She has served on the boards of the Domestic Violence Ctr and Homeless Single’s Women’s Shelter Task Force. A member of the Mayor’s Community-Police Partnership Team (Comitta), and the Charles A. Melton Scholarship Committee. She helped to establish the Historic West End Neighborhood Association and serves as a volunteer at the Chester County History Center
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Rev. Dr. Richelle Foreman-Gunter - Elected President for the 2025-2027 term, has impacted her community as a minister, consultant, presenter, trainer, author, active volunteer and advocate for racial justice and community healing. She embodies the spirit of a community that bands together to support and uplift one another. Richelle is motivated by her faith and desire to spread goodwill in the community, and she understands the need to engage younger generations.
OUR MISSION is to achieve equity, political rights and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination and accelerate well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
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We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
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Our Values
Collaborative, Committed, Ethical, Transparent, Visionary
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Our Theory of Change. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities. Our work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people.
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STOP RACISM
Join us in the war against the racial disparities that are still too prevalent in America.
Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equity.
Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.
In the wake of nationwide protests against systemic racism in 2020, many corporations and institutions publicly committed to being more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Five years later and some are starting to backtrack without ever meeting promises made. As businesses reverse their commitments, it is time to hold them accountable. NAACP issued the Black Consumer Advisory to inform and caution Black consumers about the ongoing and intentional rollback of nationwide diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.
SEE WHO HAS RECOMMITTED TO DEI.
In the spring of 1919, a decade after the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on April 5th, a group of 88 men and women gathered in West Chester, Pennsylvania for the purpose of establishing a local branch. (NAACP). We are Unit #2292, Region 2.
Membership gives us a nationwide footprint of freedom fighters that are ready to take care of the business at hand.
"We Are the Change We Seek." President Barack Obama
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains one of the hardest-fought safeguards for Black Americans and other minority groups as it relates to voting. The power, agency, and access to vote is a civil right for all.
The most recent attempt to strengthen the right to vote is the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
To be eligible to register to vote, applicants must:
Be a U.S. citizen for at least 30 days before the next election next election,
Be a resident of Pa & their election district for at least 30 days before the next election, and Be at least 18 years old on the date of the next election.
If you have any questions, please call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772).
"For over a century, the NAACP has been proud to galvanize the Black vote, ensuring our voices are heard on the most pressing policy issues for our community.
Elections have consequences and it's clear that this election has put a target on Black America's back."
Let's be clear -
Our 2025 should be a year that advances the progress made in the last four years, not seek to revert it."
Together, we will remain vigilant in our mission until
the promise of America is
made real for all AMERICANS.
THE FIGHT IS FAR FROM OVER.
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All mail should be sent to P.O. Box 196, West Chester, PA 19381-0196, United States
West Chester PA NAACP
PO Box 196, West Chester, PA 19381-0196, USA