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.
Coming Events
Thursday, 10/16/2008 · General Membership Meeting
There will be a report
Friday, 10/24/2008 · Annual Freedom Fund Dinner
The NAACP Providence Branch will
Thursday, 11/20/2008 · General Membership Meeting
Election of officers and at-large
We black men seem the sole oasis of simple faith and reverence in a dusty desert of dollars and smartness.
1897 - Birthdate of Elijah Mohammed
W.E.B. Dubois
Today In Black History
On 10/7:1897 - Birthdate of Elijah Mohammed
Press and Media Releases
From time to time, the President and Executive Board of the NAACP Providence Branch will release information and statements regarding our position on various issues having an impact on the community. These statements are listed here in the order which they have been issued (most recent first).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