Battle Creek Branch of the NAACP
172 W. Van Buren Battle Creek Michigan 49037 269-963-8805
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors click here for the NATIONAL HISTORY
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NAACP BATTLE CREEK NEWS
Battle Creek Branch President ROBERTA H.CRIBBS Welcome Freedom Fighters to the website of the BattleCreek Branch of the NAACP. It is our hope and intent to inform our community of all the efforts and initiatives that has been done. We want you to be informed show you how you can be a part of the progress of freedom, justice and equity here in Battle Creek Michigan. 2009-2010 BC The Battle Creek Senior Branch of the NAACP recently held its election of Officers and Executive Committee members for the 2008 and 2010 calendar year. The installation was performed by Past President Emily Word at the December 2008 Executive Committee Meeting. To view the newly elected officers and committee members for 2009-2010 click here | "The People's Law School" Presented by the Battle Creek Branch NAACP LEGAL REDRESS COMMITTEE The Community is invited to a live taping (broadcast for Access Vision) When: Tuesday, May 19th , 2008 6:30 pm ___________________________________ On Saturday, October 11, 2008, the Battle Creek Branch of the NAACP celebrated its 75th Freedom Fund Anniversary Banquet. The banquet chronciles 75 years of service in the Greater Battle Creek Community. Our keynote speaker was Ms. Rosalyn Brock, Vice Chair of the National NAACP. click here for details
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75 YEARS OF SERVICE NAACP MICHIGAN STATE NEWS
NAACP LEGISLATIVE DAY MAY 19TH ...LANSING MICHIGAN
Many thanks to all that attended our NAACP Legislative Day in Lansing yesterday! Special thanks to the Youth & College Division who attended also, you are super!!! It was a fantastic day because of your participation and mobilization efforts.
iIn addition, I just received word that the hate crimes bill passed in the Michigan House of Representatives today; Yeas 66 vs. Nays 43. Yes We Can and Yes We Did! Now it's on to the Senate, details to follow. Please save the date for Legislative Day next year – May 18, 2010. Yvonne M. White- President- Michigan State Conference NAACP
FROM OUR NATIONAL PRESIDENTS AND NAACP ACROSS AMERICA
Don't let Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue execute Troy Davis! Please sign the petition asking him to support clemency for Davis. Please help us fight for the rights -- and life -- of Troy Davis today.
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DID YOU KNOW...HERE IN BATTLE CREEK ?
S In September 1999, a 12 foot bronze statue of Sojourner Truth was unveiled in the City of Battle Creek commemorating her legacy of Truth and Freedom for All. To read more on Sojourner Truth click here | The NAACP was founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private |
ojourner Truth was the first woman, civil rights activist in our community. In Battle Creek, the NAACP and the City of Battle Creek, paid a special tribute to Sojourner Truth. Sojourner Truth is known nationally for her fight against slavery and the womens suffrage movement. She came to Battle Creek Michigan in the late 1850's calling Battle Creek, Michigan home. She spent her last 26 years here, Her memorial grave lays in Oakhill Cemetery. 