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NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard
NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard…Envisioning Equality for Everyone.
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the oldest, largest, and strongest civil rights organization in the United States.
Your Martha’s Vineyard Branch is one of the most diverse racially and ethnically anywhere. Our active programs show everyone how effective a branch can be.
All of our members are dedicated to the cause of civil rights. Individual reasons for joining are as diverse as the membership itself.
• Successfully negotiates several employment and housing discrimination cases before they become legal cases.
• Collaborates with Vineyard organizations e.g. the MV Hebrew Center, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) and local police departments and banks on health, education and disparate treatment initiatives.
• Awards scholarships every year to Martha’s Vineyard high school students who exemplify the ideals of civil rights and good citizenship.
• Serves on Martha’s Vineyard School’s teacher and principal search committees
• Works to increase the voter registration and turn out for local and national elections.
• Provides charitable donations to organizations in need.
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About the NAACP of Martha’s Vineyard
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the oldest, largest, and strongest civil rights organization in the United States.
Your Martha’s Vineyard Branch is one of the most diverse racially and ethnically anywhere. Our active programs show everyone how effective a branch can be.
All of our members are dedicated to the cause of civil rights. Individual reasons for joining are as diverse as the membership itself.
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The African American Heritage Trail
If you would like additional information about the Heritage Trail and our programs, please call Elaine Cawley Weintraub, Board President, at 508-693-4361 or visit our Web site: www.mvheritagetrail.org.
The Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH)
The mission is to research, study, interpret, preserve and promote information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.
Founded in March 2002, the MV Branch supports the study of African American history and life in schools, homes churches, community groups, businesses and government.
President: Bob Hayden
For membership and other information, write or call:
ASALH
P.O. 2182, Oak Bluffs MA 02557
Tel: 508-693-8714
To additional information, visit: www.asalh.org
Events
Exclusive Rustin Movie Screening
December 10th, 2023
1:00pm at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
Indigenous Peoples Day
at Felix Neck
Oct 9th
from 2-3:30
Speakers & Drumming
Bring your own chair
Sassafras Earth Education