by naacplocal | Jul 8, 2022 | community, June 2022 Newsletter
“I joined the NAACP because: We work for justice and equity for all people. We are an inclusive organization, and stand against racial injustice, and support access to quality education, health care and economic opportunity for everyone. Right here in Freepot...
by naacplocal | Jul 8, 2022 | Collective Consciousness, community, June 2022 Newsletter, KKK, news, newsletter, Racism
Did you know there was a Freeport Y.M.C.A. affiliated or sponsored basketball team in 1917 that used the name, Ku Klux Klan, for their team name? Wow! What a disappointment! What a sad reality! And some people want to tell themselves there is no history of racial...
by naacplocal | Jul 8, 2022 | community, Events, Freedom Fund, June 2022 Newsletter, news, newsletter
The NAACP Freeport Branch presented a Comedy Showcase to the local community on Friday, June 10, at Junior’s Place, 1802 E. Shawnee Ave., Freeport. Comedians included: Vickie Lynn of Beloit, WI, Kevin Haas of Rockford, IL., Ronnie Ray of Chicago, IL., with the...
by naacplocal | Jul 8, 2022 | community, Events, June 2022 Newsletter, news, newsletter, Stephenson County Fair
We will be having a NAACP booth at the Stephenson County Fair for our 2nd year on Wednesday, July 27. Please stop by and say hello! We look forward to seeing you!
by naacplocal | Apr 19, 2022 | community, Events, news
Speakers for this May 18 Community Information Meeting include Vicki Otte, Stephenson County Clerk & Recorder, and Patrick Sellers, Township Supervisor. Join us at the Freeport Public Library at 6:30 pm for this important event on engaging and empowering our...
by naacplocal | Mar 14, 2022 | careers, community, March 2022 Newsletter, news, newsletter
