NAACP - Stay in the Fight!

We talk about the NAACP's #WEAREDONEDYING campaign, the COVID-19 UNMASKED Virtual Town Hall Series, and the latest injustices which could spark a movement. What is the NAACP doing? Listen and find out. Then let your voice be heard, get involved. COVID-19 unmasked townhall: https://naacp.org/coronavirus/covid-19-unmasked-virtual-town-hall-series/

Co-host Samantha and Will discuss the 400 year anniversary of Black people in North America, the NY Times 1619 Project and interview Vice Chairwoman of the National NAACP Board, Karen Boykin-Towns on the National Jamestown, Virginia to Jamestown, Ghana trip.

We discuss the next generation of the NAACP and the NEXTGEN program. Including interviews with Akosua Ali, one of the youngest Presidents of an NAACP Branch throughout the nation and one of the organizers of the NEXTGEN program and Yolanda Melville current national president of the NAACP’s Next Generation Alumni Leadership Council. And more!!!

President Samantha Whitfield of the Willingboro & Vicinity Branch gives a breakdown of the 2019 NAACP National convention in Detroit. Interviews abound.

This episode we explore the Spring 2019 The Crisis magazine. The OFFICIAL publication of the NAACP. https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=589916&ver=html5&fbclid=IwAR3iYjjx2Y7UrJKK85gT1JhIgrxq_v-cGzwucTUjDT8vQerWW6o5OJyvMb4#{%22issue_id%22:589916,%22page%22:0}

We talk about supreme court gerrymandering ruling. Unjust police interactions and inhuman conditions while being held. One million jobs campaign. Banter...

In this episode, we talk about the spirit of Shirley Chisholm and the activism of Fannie Lou Hamer. Their impact on Black women elected to office and their continuing legacy.

We talk about Brian Kemp and his conflict of interest in the gubernatorial election. NAACP 2018 resolutions(about 40) The 1917 Camp Logan mutiny, Houston Texas(seeking presidential pardon) https://atlantablackstar.com/2017/08/22/100th-anniversary-houston-race-riot-1917-police-brutality-led-largest-murder-trial-us-history/ Henceforth - Aug Hip Hop Month(Kool Herc Back to school Jam) NAACP NJ Quarterly conference and much more

More discussion about the New Jersey State conference and encouraging people to vote. It's your right!

NJ State Conference Episode with a short interview by branch President Samantha Whitfield with NJ State conference President Richard Smith. Excerpts from keynote speakers.

This month we discuss #HaltTheHearing! An NAACP win for DACA!! The importance of voting. Take a listen.

Willingboro & Vicinity Branch President Samantha Whitfield shares her experience at the NAACP national convention including the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the SCOTUS, Puerto Rico and self-determination, etc.

Talking about issues and updates of the Willingboro & Vicinity NAACP. Flooding, local STEAM program, etc.