
We are pleased to provide another resource about your NAACP local branch. It is
our hope that you will find it to be a useful tool for accessing information
about our chapter, its history, services, events and activities, as well as,
membership information.
The NAACP continues to stand proudly on the foundation of a rich, historic
tradition that dates back for more than nine decades. Many battles against
racism and social justice have been fought and won. Gone are the marches, lunch
counter sit-ins, demonstrations, and the Freedom Rides. Despite the real threat
of life-altering repercussions such as denial of jobs, housing, and other
services for anyone who participated in the marches, and even the threat of
death, the NAACP persevered in the fight for equality and freedom.
NAACP remains the preeminent civil rights organization of all times. With the
support of the national staff and volunteers; 2200 units covering all 50 states,
the District of Columbia , Germany , Italy , Japan , and Korea ; and more than
500,000 members, the new NAACP is stronger than ever. Yet, there is still much
work to be done.
Today, as guardians of freedom and equality in an increasingly diverse
community—the NAACP's mission is more important than ever. There are many
critical tasks before us on a local, national, and global scale that will
determine how prepared we are to take advantage of opportunities.
In Cleveland and the Cleveland suburbs of Ohio, we the people of color need
equality on various fronts that runs’ a gamut from education to housing to jobs
to politics and finance. We continue to advocate ways to educate and encourage
unregistered voters to take advantage of one of our most powerful rights—the
right to vote. Some of the others issues that we are actively advocating and
monitoring for equity and fairness relate to issues such as education,
employment parity, voting rights.
We continue our work to alleviate a tactical network of discrimination in the
economic, health, and environmental arenas as well. And this brings us right
back to where we began. Even though, the marches of the 60's are over, the
journey continues. Freedom and equality for all can only be achieved through an
unified effort. We are only as strong as our numbers.
If you would like to learn how you can join your NAACP Cleveland Branch click, Become a member and follow the instructions. It's that easy! Join this significant partnership on the journey toward freedom and equality! Together we CAN make a difference. Your contributions are invaluable to the continued existence of the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP. To learn more about how contributions are used, www.naacp.org or contact us to find out how you can help.