N.A.A.C.P. Providence Branch
The Nation's OLDEST Civil Rights Organization
P.O. Box 5767, Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 521-6222
Our Mission
To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
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Today In Black History
On 2/9:1995 - Bernard A. Harris, Jr becomes first African American to walk in space
CONSUMER NOTICE: Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Be careful of any person or organization that asks you to pay a fee in exchange for housing counseling services or modification of a delinquent loan. FREE help is available! Contact the Rhode Island Housing HelpCenter at 401 457-1130 or any HUD-approved counseling agency.Message From The President
Welcome, friends, guests, and members of the NAACP-Providence Branch, to our 96th Life Membership Brunch. Your continued support makes it possible to improve the lives of African Americans and all other minority groups in Rhode Island. We have so much more to accomplish in the years ahead. For this reason, I urge you to join our membership and, particularly, to become a life member. Your involvement in changing the course of history for the betterment of all peoples is important in these challenging times. For, those who are members, recruit others.
Let me name three important reasons you should join the NAACP: A membership in the NAACP is your opportunity to give back to the organization that has done more to change this country for the betterment of people of color, women, and the disenfranchised than any other in the nation's history; your membership makes you a part of the solution and the people who stand for the freedoms guaranteed in
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Today In Black History
On 2/9:1995 - Bernard A. Harris, Jr becomes first African American to walk in space
Please Donate to Help the People of Haiti
The images from Haiti have been devastating. Tens of thousands of people have perished and hundreds of thousands more remain homeless.
The people of Haiti need our help. Please donate to
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NAACP Providence to Honor Community Service and Civil Rights Avtivism
During the 96th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner, being held Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Providence Marriott Hotel, the Providence Branch NAACP will honor various individuals who have been recognized
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Letter of Congratulations on Appointment of Chief Joseph Tavares
Mr. Richard Brown, City Manager
City of East Providence
City Hall, Taunton Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
Dear Mr. Brown:
Congratulations on your courage and conviction in embracing a fair and equitable process for Police
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Statement from President Clifford Montiero, NAACP-Providence on the Passing of Sen. Kennedy
The NAACP-Providence is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy, the well-regarded Democrat from Massachusetts. A dedicated public servant, Ted Kennedy was a champion of civil
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- 07/22/2007 - NAACP Buries "N-Word"
- 05/06/2007 - NAACP-PROVIDENCE BRANCH PAYS TRIBUTE TO JACKIE ROBINSON BY HONORING MINORITY STUDENT ATHLETES
- 11/04/2006 - Vote YES on 1-2-9
- 11/04/2006 - NAACP Supports Tribe in Effort for Casino
- 09/20/2006 - PROVIDENCE NAACP FILES EEOC CHARGE ALLEGING CRANSTON, R.I. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST MINORITIES AND WOMEN
- 08/30/2006 - NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Dinner