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THE HISTORY OF THE WEST CHESTER, PA BRANCH OF THE NAACP

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).  


 As World War I came to an end one of the branch's first priority was to form a committee, to meet and interview local political leaders, to advocate that returning veterans "be remembered when patronage was to be distributed."

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Congratulations to our Executive Officers & Executive Committee Members

Congratulations to our Executive Officers & Executive Committee Members

Congratulations to our Executive Officers & Executive Committee Members

Congratulations to our Executive Officers & Executive Committee Members

Congratulations to our Executive Officers & Executive Committee Members

Congratulations to our Executive Officers & Executive Committee Members

Monday, January 9, 2023

The Installation ceremony of our new leadership was conducted by Pastor Karen Johnson, of Second Presbyterian Church, WC. The ceremony was held at the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center.

The West Chester branch, established in April of 1919, has a rich history & relationship with the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center. Across the nation branch elections were held for the 2023-2025 terms, using an on-line voting system called Election Buddy. Branch elections were held 

Saturday, November 19, 2023.

Officers

     President: Ms. Alice H. Hammond  

1st Vice President: Mr. James Jennings  

Secretary: Ms. Renee Washington 

Assistant Secretary: Mrs. Andi Hubbard 

Treasurer: Mrs. June McLaughlin

(Next branch elections will be held 

at the end of 2024.) 

Executive Committee

Committee Chairs 

Mrs. Robin Garrett - Criminal Justice 

 Rev. Dr. Richelle Gunter - Political Action

Mr. Malcolm Johnstone - Housing

Mrs. Gizelle Jones - Communications 

Dr. Denise Ray - Membership

Mrs. Sandra Schaal - Education

Mr. Khaleo Smith - Youth

  Members are the lifeblood of our organization.  Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equity. We have driven the hardest-fought wins for civil rights and social justice — with you by our side, we can accelerate the next milestones for Black Americans. Your active involvement will strengthen our resolve and make our branch stronger. Please take a moment to learn more about our committees, then use our Standing Committee Form to join the committee that speaks directly to your heart.    

standing committees

  Access crucial resources from NAACP that will help you understand your rights, fight for justice, start and strengthen your branch, and secure a better future for Black people in America.   

Resources

PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONFERENCE

The Pennsylvania State Conference, established in 1934, shall stimulate the Branches, Prison Branches, Youth Councils, High School Chapters, College Chapters, Authorized Committees and any and all Units of the Association in its jurisdiction to greater activity in the fight for freedom; to revive dormant units in the Pennsylvania State Conference; to organize new units; to assist the Association in the conduct of the work of the NAACP by increasing support for the Association by the various Units; to coordinate the activities and secure the cooperation of Units within the Pennsylvania State Conference.

National Association

The largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists.

On February 12, 1909, the nation's largest & most widely recognized civil rights organization was founded. We continue to be on the front lines of the fight for civil rights and social justice. The fight is far from over. Together, we will remain vigilant in our mission until the promise of America is made real for all AMERICANS.

C-HOPE - Centers of Innovation

Center for Education Innovation

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Education Innovation

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Health Equity

Center for Environmental and Climate Justice.

Center for Inclusive Economy

Center for Health Equity

Center for Inclusive Economy

Center for Opportunity, Race, and Justice

Center for Inclusive Economy

center for INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

Center for Opportunity, Race, and Justice

Center for Opportunity, Race, and Justice

Center for Opportunity, Race, and Justice

Center for Opportunity, Race, and Justice

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SUPPORTIVE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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RACIAL EQUITY

SUPPORTIVE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

caste based discrimination

SUPPORTIVE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS

SUPPORTIVE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS

SUPPORTIVE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS

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RESOLUTIONS LIBRARY

Each year during the Annual Convention, NAACP members establish critical policy and program priorities for the upcoming year. The list is only a fraction of the matters on the agenda and a mere glimpse at the work being done.

Review Past & Present Resolutions

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, INC

 Since 1909, the NAACP has maintained a legendary legacy for fighting legal battles to win social justice for all Americans — many of the most significant of which were fought and won under the leadership of Charles Hamilton Houston and his student and protégée, Thurgood Marshall.   Please note: The NAACP may provide legal information to concerned citizens, but does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, please consult a local attorney. 

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