Naacp

SoEnchanting · #1 05-02-2007, 11:04 AM

Am not currently a member. Thinking about it more and more now as I enter the professional world (where, by the way, I see less and less of my people :-( )

However, like others on here I am not interested in paying money just to say I'm a part of something. I honestly am trying to figure out where my place is in this as a young black leader. I am from the rural South so I have seen the struggle firsthand growing up, and of course have been raised around people who lived through segregation and desegregation.... But what about NOW? What exactly is the NAACP fighting for in 2007?

The only thing I could think of was the Martin Lee Anderson death here in FL. While it was a tragedy, and I'm glad it got the attention it did, I guess I'd just like to see more things to uplift our people from the NAACP instead of only reacting to highly publicized incidents of injustice. Maybe more community involvement, educational activities, and real dialogue between black leaders on how to improve things on a local level.

Just my humble opinion here. It was a long-winded answer to your question, but it's something that has been on my mind for a minute.

Professor · #2 05-02-2007, 11:12 AM

The Florida State Conference is very active. I'm not sure what your local branch may be doing but the only way for you to know is to become involved. Please don't take this as a personal attact but many folk ask me what is the NAACP doing or questions the actions of the organizations. I think if one is really committed to community service he or she knows what's going on in the community and who is doing what.

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Originally Posted by SoEnchanting

Am not currently a member. Thinking about it more and more now as I enter the professional world (where, by the way, I see less and less of my people :-( )

However, like others on here I am not interested in paying money just to say I'm a part of something. I honestly am trying to figure out where my place is in this as a young black leader. I am from the rural South so I have seen the struggle firsthand growing up, and of course have been raised around people who lived through segregation and desegregation.... But what about NOW? What exactly is the NAACP fighting for in 2007?

The only thing I could think of was the Martin Lee Anderson death here in FL. While it was a tragedy, and I'm glad it got the attention it did, I guess I'd just like to see more things to uplift our people from the NAACP instead of only reacting to highly publicized incidents of injustice. Maybe more community involvement, educational activities, and real dialogue between black leaders on how to improve things on a local level.

Just my humble opinion here. It was a long-winded answer to your question, but it's something that has been on my mind for a minute.

SoEnchanting · #3 05-02-2007, 11:15 AM

Most definitely don't take it personally. I actually thought about adding a sentence in my original post that if these things are indeed going on, then my bad, but I haven't personally seen anything. I do believe the FSU chapter was pretty active when I was an undergraduate (I'm not sure if that's what you were referring to?) but I am speaking on a city-wide and state-wide level.

Professor · #4 05-02-2007, 12:59 PM

I was referring to the Florida State NAACP. Go ahead and join - - - if nothing is being done locally then there is opportunity for you serve.

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Originally Posted by SoEnchanting

Most definitely don't take it personally. I actually thought about adding a sentence in my original post that if these things are indeed going on, then my bad, but I haven't personally seen anything. I do believe the FSU chapter was pretty active when I was an undergraduate (I'm not sure if that's what you were referring to?) but I am speaking on a city-wide and state-wide level.

SoEnchanting · #5 05-02-2007, 01:51 PM

I had to google the Florida State Conference because I wasn't still wasn't sure what you were talking about (http://www.fscnaacpfreedomfundawards.org/) if anyone else was wondering). I noticed that their headquarters and activities are in central and southern Florida, which could be an issue since I am several hours away.

To the Professor, thanks for the info. If there are any SW. GA/S. AL/N. Fl NAACP members on here, I'd love to get a PM about your activities.

Sorry for getting off topic there...

Professor · #6 05-02-2007, 02:00 PM

Adora Obi Nweze (AKA) is president of the Florida State Conference. Local branches make up the Florida State Conference which meets at least twice per year. The state conference is responsible for ensuring that local branches support the mission and activities of the NAACP. The state conference provides training, technical assistance, and speaks for the Florida NAACP when local branches requests assistance.