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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Monday, 08/03/2009 · Summer program for youth ages 8 to 16 years-old
Ocean State Learning (OSL) is
W.E.B. Dubois
Today In Black History
On 7/3:1983 - Calvin Smith of US becomes the fastest man alive (36.25 kph for 100m).
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 7/3:1983 - Calvin Smith of US becomes the fastest man alive (36.25 kph for 100m).
Join the 2010 Census Team
The 2010 Census is seeking
qualified, experienced
managers for decennial
operations within the local
area.
If you are skilled at:
" Supervising
" Planning
" Development
" Managing
" Handling Fast Paced
Operations
" Paying Attention to
Details
"
Consider applying for a
Local Census Office
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Department of Corrections Seeking Applicaants
Duties:
" A Correctional Officer is responsible for the supervision, custody and control of
adult inmates incarcerated at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Requirements:
" Must possess a High School Diploma
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Congratulations Hon. O. Rogeriee Thompson
Rhode Islands first black female state judge and a prominent Providence lawyer who took on tobacco and lead-paint companies have been recommended for the federal bench by Senators Jack Reed
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In The News
- 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