NAACP Meets The Third Monday Of The Month

  • Monday, January 23, 2017

The NAACP will focus on working with elected officials and other community organizations to improve Chattanooga in the areas of education, economic development, low income housing and accountability of elected officials in these areas, said Dr. Elenora Woods, local NAACP president.

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are advocates for civil rights in their communities, voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in public and private sectors.

The Southeast Region consist of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.  

Listen every Saturday from 12:30-1 p.m. on WNOO to hear Local NAACP News with host Dr. Woods and co-host and first vice president, George Calhoun.  The show is dedicated to keeping the community informed about NAACP positions on issues dealing with the inequalities and injustices affecting African Americans, minorities and poor people in the areas of economic development, education, low income housing, and criminal justice.

NAACP meetings are now held on the first Monday for the executive committee and the third Monday for general membership at 756 E. MLK Blvd. in the Whiteside Building. This change in meeting time will allow officers and members to attend City Council meetings on Tuesday evenings. 

NAACP membership dues are $30 annual for regular membership and $750 for life membership which can be paid in a lump sum or $75+ annual installments for 10 years.  

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