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# NAACP of Vancouver

Improving equality and justice in our community.

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/blog/)
- [Juneteenth: Message from the President](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/juneteenth-message-from-the-president/) - Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the freedom, resilience, and achievements of African Americans. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom. Juneteenth serves as a powerful
- [80th Anniversary Gala and Awards Dinner](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/80th-anniversary-gala-and-awards-dinner/) - On Saturday, November 1, the NAACP Vancouver Branch proudly celebrated its 80th Anniversary Gala and Awards Dinner—a momentous evening honoring eight decades of advocacy, leadership, and community impact. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this historic celebration, both near and far. We were honored to welcome United States Congresswoman Janelle
- [USPS will honor Civil Rights leader, John Lewis](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/usps-will-honor-civil-rights-leader-john-lewis/) - See John Lewis talk about the importance of voting: https://youtu.be/gpojMGle0Nc If anyone embodied this year’s NAACP theme of Resistance, it was John Robert Lewis, the beloved Congressman and Civil Rights leader. John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940, to sharecropper parents Willie Mae (neé Carter) and Eddie Lewis who lived near Troy, Alabama. The
- [Happy New Year & Happy Martin Luther King Day](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/happy-new-year-happy-martin-luther-king-day/) - Dear NAACP true families, friends, and communities who remain working diligently to eradicate racism within our environments, I wish you all a safe and wonderful new year and a Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As I look forward to this new year, I am reminded of the continued success in which we’ve accomplished amidst

## Pages

- [Home](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/) - NAACP of Vancouver's Mission The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) exists to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color. ​Since its inception,
- [Leadership](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/leadership/) - Meet Our Team MARK FRAZIER President SHA’LAUNDA PAGE First Vice-President BRONDALYN CLARK Second Vice-President ALLENIE DOWNING Third Vice-President VACANT Chair, ACT-SO Committee JOVAN JORDAN Treasurer ALONDRA ABREGO-VIVEROS Branch Secretary SIMONE THOMAS Branch Assistant Secretary SHA’LAUNDA PAGE Chair, Housing Committee AJAI BROWN-HALE Chair, Health & Wellness Committee CHRIS HULLUM Chair, Youth & Education Committee PAUL PORTER
- [Subscribe to Our Newsletter](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) - Subscribe to the NAACP of Vancouver’s Newsletter! (fill out form, then hit “return” on your keyboard) * indicates required First Name * Last Name Email Address *
- [ACT-SO Committee](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/act-so/) - What is ACT-SO? The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program is designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO allows students to compete in STEM, humanities, business, performing, visual and culinary arts for scholarship awards. Almost 300,000 young people have participated in the
- [Funding & Partnership Requests](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/funding-partnership-requests/) - Funding & Partnership Requests Form The NAACP Vancouver Branch is grateful for your interest in partnering with us or requesting funding to support community initiatives. Each request is evaluated individually to ensure alignment with our mission and community priorities. Funding decisions are communicated after the next Executive Committee meeting, which occurs on the 4th Saturday
- [Housing Committee](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/housing-committee/) - What is the Housing Committee? Access to safe, affordable housing is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of equity and opportunity. The NAACP Vancouver Branch Housing Committee is dedicated to addressing the systemic barriers that prevent Black families and other marginalized communities from securing fair and adequate housing. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, the
- [Youth & Education Committee](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/education/) - What is the Youth & Education Committee? Promoting Equity, Access, and Excellence in Education The NAACP Vancouver Branch Youth & Education Committee is committed to ensuring that every child—regardless of race, background, or circumstance—has access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive. Education is not only a civil right, but also the foundation
- [Young Professionals Committee](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/young-professionals/) - What is the Young Professionals Committee? Empowering Today’s Leaders, Shaping Tomorrow’s Future. The NAACP Vancouver Young Professionals Committee is a space for emerging leaders to engage in meaningful community work, develop their leadership skills, and carry forward the mission of civil rights advocacy. We recognize that the next generation is not just the future—it is
- [Graphic Design & Event Request Form](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/graphic-design-event-request-form/) - This is where you file a graphic design request for your committee! For Committee Chairs, Executive Committee Members, and Event Organizers. Need a flyer, postcard, social media graphic, or trifold for your committee or upcoming event? You’re in the right place. This form is for NAACP Vancouver committee chairs and leaders to request custom-designed print
- [Calendar](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/calendar/) - Find Out What’s Coming Up! Stay informed and get involved with the NAACP Vancouver’s Events Calendar—your go-to resource for key dates, community gatherings, and initiatives that align with our mission of justice, equity, and empowerment. Here, you’ll find upcoming events hosted by the NAACP Vancouver, as well as observances and themes that highlight the ongoing
- [Political Affairs](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/political-affairs/) - What is the Political Affairs Committee? The Vancouver NAACP Political Affairs Committee is a group of volunteers who work to make sure Black voters are engaged and encouraged to vote in every election and who work to ensure that all communities – especially those systematically left behind – are included in all levels of policy
- [Legal Redress & Civil Rights](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/legal-redress/) - The Legal Redress & Civil Rights Committee? The Vancouver NAACP branch Legal Redress & Civil Rights Committee (LRCRC) works to support and assist community members with various types of legal grievances and requests for resources. The Legal Redress & Civil Rights Committee can offer advocacy, partnership in mediation, access to information, and referrals to legal
- [Donate](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/donate/) - Support Our Mission – Donate Today! Your donation to NAACP Vancouver is more than just a contribution—it’s an investment in justice, equality, and the empowerment of our community. Every dollar helps us continue the fight against racial discrimination, advocate for policies that promote equity, and provide critical programs in education, economic opportunity, and social justice.
- [News](https://naacpvancouverwa.org/news/) - NAACP of Vancouver's Mission The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) exists to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color. ​Since its inception,