Naacp

[kitten03]

Back to the original topic,

I'm a financial member of the NAACP and a member of the Executive Board in my university . I feel that this organization does great things to empower our community. For all those who say that the organization is reactive instead of proactive, consider that an organization is only as good as the sum of its part. If each financial member were an active member, the NAACP would be unstoppable. And for Mr. Mfume's character, I have no right or interest in his personal life as long as it's legal activities. He's human like me so who am I to judge.

[Still BLUTANG]

ttt for 2007.

I am not currently member, but i am re-evaluating that decision.

[7thSonofOsiris]

As Neos at my college chapter, we were expected to become members of the NAACP, to further our fraternity's commitment to working for and in our community. It was a great expectation in my opinion because, we not only worked for Alpha and the NAACP, but we were also able to be exploratively representative of what the past presence of Alpha was like in that great organization especially since APhiA was strongly connected to it, since its inception. Now, once we became Prophytes, then us sustaining that membership was purely up to us, and some Bruhs stayed connected, and some didn't.
I do however think that the NAACP would benefit from working to use the new technological tools in the world to boost up membership. In my opinion, they don't do enough to attract members. It's the 21st century, so to me, they need to bring their recruitment efforts into our current day.

7th

[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.

[Professor]

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.

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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.

[ladylike]

No I am not a member and it's not from lack of trying (as it pertains to the local branch). Numerous attempts on my part were made: calling the office and stopping by the office to inquire about membership. Nothing.

I've even made attempts while working with other organizations to reach out to the NAACP so that collaborative relationships can be formed. One example: AIDSWalk took place in the city and I felt this would be a great community wide effort for the NAACP to take part in (the NAACP took a national stance on HIV/AIDS and what it is doing to our community). I sent letters and made countless phone calls in the hope of getting a response. Nothing.

My time and talents are valuable and I'm certainly not going to continue to waste them by "chasing" after this organization. I have found that it is better spent elsewhere (e.g. NCNW, Urban League, 100 Black Women).

I fully appreciate the legacy of the NAACP (as a national organization), however on a local/chapter level (in my city) it leaves a lot to be desired.

[astro5gem26]

Ladylike
Well you would be surprised on the ways that you could get into contact with them such as in the church, and undergrad chapters. For example at churches, a lot of NAACP members informs both the youth and adults on both the programs and memberships.Overall, information is usually posted on the bullentin board at the church.
Also at undergrad chapters it welcomes the whole community .In addition you can gain membership online at the website and request to be member of a local chapter.
Depending on the undergrad chapter it be just as productive as the local branch. I do agree it is difficult to get in contact with some branches but the undergrad chapter can help you get in contact with them. At my school we frequently work with the local branch.

Hopefully that helps.

[raggann03]

I am a member of the campus chapter of the NAACP and also serve as VP. I didn't join until 2004 because I didn't really hear of them being active in my community and when they did make press it was usually not in their favor. Once I joined I began to see the benefits of being a part of this organization and while I do agree that the organization needs a lot of work on all levels, it is still worthy of our support through membership.

[ladygreek]

There are two NAACP branches here--Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The internal fighting within the Minneapolis branch here keeps it from being effective. I was a member until I couldn't take it anymore. I mean it was ugly and national has had to step in a couple of times.

The St. Paul branch has had the same leadership for years and it has become complacent.

There are no campus branches.

And the two branches don't even collaborate on anything, which is stupid considering there is power in numbers and only the Mississippi River separates the two..

[Live_Wire17]

"Because obviously one of our black sisters has concerns. f there is anything that I can say or suggest to her that will give her enlightment, then need to at least try to dscuss the issue with her".

The only way that she will be enlighten is when her "support group" turns on her. Actual experiences are more effective in changing people than merely talking to someone.


#7 Snuggles
DST - 12/93[/QUOTE]

Soror...You took the words right out of my mouth. Great minds think alike. WowLook at us "sticking together"...what a concept

[Professor]

FYI, the membership fee for youth and college chapters is $10.00 per year.

Originally Posted by Professor

AMEN SISTER - I feel my feet getting light.

"Freedom is not Free"