About Us
A Few Words
Who We Are
Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation.Â
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For more than a century the NAACP has worked to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
NAACP GAME CHANGERS
There are six Game Changers that address the major areas of inequality facing African Americans that are the focus of the NAACP’s work:
- Economic Sustainability
- Education
- Health
- Public Safety and Criminal Justice
- Voting Rights and Political Representation
- Expanding Youth and Young Adult Engagement
Mission Statement
Mission: Our mission is 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.
Vision Statement
Vision: We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
SUPPORTING BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
With a goal of building Black wealth in our community, the Bartholomew Columbus NAACP Branch has developed the TIME Program, a partnership with Cummins Inc. and the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce.
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
The NAACP Bartholomew/Columbus Branch 3071 Executive Committee is made up of a diverse group of people who are passionate about political, educational, social, and economic equality.
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- Johnnie Edwards – President
- Tracey Clark – Vice President
- Cara Bywater – Secretary
- Annie Main – Assistant Secretary
- John McCann –Â Treasurer
At Large Members: - Stephanie Carmer
- Stella Collins
- Felicia Garr
- Shaquille Ash
JOIN NAACP TODAY
- Take a stand. Answer the call for equality.
- Answer the call for civil rights.
- Join the oldest and boldest civil rights organization in the nation.
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- Questions about membership? Contact us at naacp.barth3071@gmail.com
