DC BRANCH LEADERSHIP

Dear Freedom Fighters:

Our NAACP DC Branch has much to be thankful for. We have accomplished several notable achievements over the last few years. In July 2006, our Branch successfully hosted the 97th National NAACP Convention here in Washington. Our branch has worked to secure congressional voting rights for the District of Columbia. We also supported DC public school education through opposing the use of vouchers to use locally raised tax money to fund private education. In May 2007, we implemented a young adult initiative to educate, stimulate, and mobilize young adult professionals in the fight for social justice. We developed a Veteran Affairs Resolution and conducted a Veteran Affairs workshop at the 99th National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, promoting awareness about the issues facing members of the armed forces.

In 2009, the NAACP will celebrate 100 years as the nation's oldest civil rights organization. As we move into our centennial year, the NAACP DC Branch has developed a strategic agenda addressing several priority issues. Beginning with the kick-off on August 30, 2008, our branch has implemented a voter registration campaign coordinating voter registration drives with several community organizations throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our branch is working to implement a community-based anti-gun violence initiative strategically addressing the issues of gun violence plaguing our communities. We will conduct a health event promoting the awareness of health issues disproportionately affecting African-Americans. We will continue to support the development of youth leadership in the NAACP through developing strong youth units and encouraging more branch support of youth programs, including the ACT-SO Program. We plan to establish a Blue Ribbon Committee to assess the impact of Mayor Fenty’s public school re-structuring and revitalization plan. And we will ensure the preservation of the Carter G. Woodson home through collaborating with Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).

The NAACP has been in existence for nearly a century securing victories in the struggle for justice and equality in America. Founded on February 12, 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. As we move into our centennial year, I encourage your active participation in DC Branch activities.

For more information about any of our branch activities or to get involved, please contact our Branch office on (202) 667-1700 or via e-mail at naacp@naacpdc.org. Thank you.

Yours in the Struggle,

Lorraine C. Miller
NAACP, DC Branch
President

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