In this Issue:
- Derrick Johnson Elected President and CEO
- American Airlines Travel Advisory
- Get Out the Vote Phone Bank - November 5
- Virginia Elections - November 7
- Fairfax NAACP General Membership Meeting - November 11
- Friendsgiving Potluck (after meeting) - November 11
- NAACP Membership is an Annual Obligation
- Virginia State Conference NAACP Election Results
- NCNW Section Meeting and Food Drive - November 12
- Fairfax NAACP Member Orientation Webinar - November 18
- New Year's Eve Gala - FINAL DAYS FOR EARLY BIRD PRICE
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Derrick Johnson Unanimously Elected President and CEO
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), America’s largest and original legacy civil rights organization, has unanimously elected Derrick Johnson president & CEO, it was announced today. Johnson, 49, has served as interim president and CEO since July of this year.
A Detroit native now residing in Jackson, Mississippi, Mr. Johnson, who was also elected vice-chairman of the Board of Directors in February of this year, is a longtime member, leader and a respected veteran activist who will be tasked with guiding the NAACP through a period of tremendous challenge and opportunity at a key point in its 108-year history. The NAACP has undergone transitions in leadership this year as it re-envisions itself to take on a tumultuous and contentious social and political climate. He will have a three-year term.
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American Airlines Travel Advisory
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NAACP ISSUES NATIONAL TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES
The NAACP, the nation’s original and largest social justice advocacy organization, has released the following statement today announcing a travel advisory warning African Americans about their safety and well being when patronizing American Airlines or traveling on American Airlines flights:
“The NAACP for several months now has been monitoring a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines. In light of these confrontations, we have today taken the action of issuing national advisory alerting travelers—especially African Americans—to exercise caution, in that booking and boarding flights on American Airlines could subject them disrespectful, discriminatory or unsafe conditions. This travel advisory is in effect beginning today, October 24, 2017, until further notice.
The series of recent incidents involve troublesome conduct by American Airlines and they suggest a corporate culture of racial insensitivity and possible racial bias on the part of American Airlines.
The NAACP deplores such alarming behavior on the part of airline personnel, and we are aware of these incidents only because the passengers involved knew their rights, knew to speak up and exercised the courage to do so promptly. Historically, the NAACP has issued travel advisories when conditions on the ground pose a substantial risk of harm to black Americans, and we are concerned today that the examples cited herein may represent only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ when it comes to American Airlines’ documented mistreatment of African-American customers.”
“All travelers must be guaranteed the right to travel without fear of threat, violence or harm,”
stated Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP
. “The growing list of incidents suggesting racial bias reflects an unacceptable corporate culture and involves behavior that cannot be dismissed as normal or random. We expect an audience with the leadership of American Airlines to air these grievances and to spur corrective action. Until these and other concerns are addressed, this national travel advisory will stand,”
If you have recently experienced a concerning travel irregularity on American Airlines on another provider and would like to report it,
please do so here
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GOTV Phone Bank - November 5
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GET OUT THE VOTE PHONE BANK
WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY NAACP AND
TEMPLE RODEF SHALOM
In a nonpartisan partnership, Fairfax County NAACP and the Temple Rodef Shalom invite you to join us at our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Phone Bank on Sunday, November 5
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beginning at 1:00 pm at the Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church. Our joint GOTV efforts will reach out to African American (AA) Voters in the Fairfax County area to make sure African American voting strength is represented at the polls on Tuesday, November 7th.
After every Presidential election year, AA voter turnout in Virginia decreases significantly. This is election is critical and will impact important legislation that will be debated in the upcoming General Assembly, including Redistricting/Gerrymandering, Voter’s Right, Criminal Justice Reform, Healthcare, Women’s Health Issues and Education, just to name a few. We need to make sure every voice is heard when we elect our next Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, the entire House of Delegates.
NOTE: These efforts are non-partisan - we will only urge voters to vote for the candidates of their choice.
WHEN: Sunday, November 5, 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
WHERE: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043.
Free, on-site parking will be available.
WHAT TO BRING: Personal laptop or tablet with charger AND personal cellphone with charger.
POINT OF CONTACT: Cookie Mandell, Temple Rodef Shalom – phone: 703-532-2217 x323
The Reform Jewish movement and the NAACP share a legacy of working together to ensure voting rights for all Americans. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was one of the crowning achievements of that partnership. Today, these rights again are under assault. This year, Temple Rodef Shalom and the Fairfax NAACP are working together to ensure that all Virginians are able to exercise their right to vote.
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CAN YOU PROVIDE RIDES TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY?
Sign up here -
www.carpoolvote.com
- if you are able to use your car to help voters get to the polls on Election Day – Tuesday, November 7. It’s easy! You’ll be linked with voters needing transportation assistance in the area you select. We will identify many of these voters in our phone bank calls on November 5th.
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Virginia Elections - November 7
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Don't Forget to Vote on
November 7th
Virginia has an election every year and every election is vitally important to our community. On November 7, we will elect our Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General and there a number of Delegates on the ballot.
Please take time to prepare to vote--know your polling location, ensure you have the correct form of ID and set your schedule so that you have time to vote on November 7th .
It's YOUR vote. It's YOUR voice.
YOUR vote matters.
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General Membership Meeting - November 11
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Join us for our monthly meeting on Saturday, November 14th from 10AM-Noon at the Kings Park Library (in Supervisor Cook's meeting room) located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA.
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Friendsgiving Potluck - November 11
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Fairfax County NAACP Branch and Youth Council Friendsgiving Potluck
Come join us at our November meeting for a Friendsgiving potluck following our general membership meeting.
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NAACP Membership Dues -
An Annual Obligation
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This is just a friendly reminder to those who pay annual membership dues to belong to the NAACP. We rely on those dues payments to help us meet our financial obligations, both at the local, state, and national level. Your contributions and engagement are important to us. Please take a moment to check your membership card and see if it’s time to update your dues contribution.
Payment is simple. The following link will bring you to our
Fairfax County NAACP
Web site, where you can update your membership information and then pay via PayPal. Please also consider making a donation when you remit your dues payment.
We very much appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to working with you in the coming year.
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Virginia State Conference NAACP
Election Results for
2018-20 Executive Committee
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President - Kevin Chandler (South Boston)
Vice President - Robert Barnette (Mechanicsville)
Secretary - Lasalle McCoy (Chester)
Treasurer - James Boyd (Portsmouth)
At-Large Members (four elected)
- Donna Waddell (Blairs)
- Alice Tart (Highland Springs)
- Phillip Thompson (Leesburg)
- John Johnson (Colonial Beach)
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NCNW Section Meeting,
Food and Toy Drives
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Nov. 12: Section Meeting & Food Drive
On Nov. 12 from 2:00-4:00 pm, we will be assembling food boxes to be donated to
Cornerstones in Reston
and
Hunger Relief in Loudoun
. (Click on either link to see what each group is requesting.) Bring your food and/or gift card donations to the meeting. Thank you for supporting both organizations!
Dec. 10: Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive
Join us on Sun., Dec. 10 from 2:30-5:30 pm at
Bungalow Lake House
, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165. Please bring a toy to be donated to
Toys for Tots
. Find the restaurant menu & pricing info,
here
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Fairfax NAACP
Member Orientation Webinar - November 18
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Join our 3rd VP and Membership Chair, Dr. Iris Hunter as she provides an overview of Fairfax NAACP--its history, its committees, its operations and its plans for action.
Join us via phone or computer and learn how you can get involved.
Organizer: Membership Committee
Date: Saturday, November 18 at 3pm
Access Code: 656172
Online Meeting Link:
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Fairfax NAACP and
Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation
present a
New Year's Eve Gala
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The best place to be in Fairfax this New Year's Eve is the Fairfax Marriott...
Don't Miss this Party with a Purpose!
Please note: Reserve Now and Pay Later and Early Bird ticket sales end on November 10th.
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Sponsor, Vendor and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
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For more information, contact us at
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Have you joined the movement?
Supporting Fairfax County NAACP makes a direct and positive impact in our community.
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Membership in the NAACP is just $30 a year
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With so many issues facing our children and our community, we need your support. Your donations support our branch's advocacy, community programs, and operations. Our members spend countless hours fighting injustices. We could do so much more with your assistance. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to join along with donating to our branch.
Please Join and Donate TODAY!
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Fairfax NAACP Officers and Committee Chairs
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Officers:
President
Kofi Annan
First Vice President
Karen Campblin
Second Vice President
Evelyn Spain
Third Vice President
Dr. Iris Hunter
Treasurer
Michelle Leete
Secretary
Michael O’Brien
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Committee Chairs:
Communications, Press, and Publicity
Mary Supley Foxworth
Community Involvement
Evelyn Spain
Criminal Justice
Kofi Annan
Economic Development
Karen Campblin
Education
Ralph Cooper
Freedom Fund (Fundraising)
Michelle Leete and Evelyn Spain
Legal Redress
Dr. Lawrence Bussey
Membership
Dr. Iris Hunter
Political Action
Karen Campblin
politicalaction@fairfaxnaacp.org
Veterans
Niki Zimmerman
Young Adult
Christina Cherry
Youth Council
Shareem Annan
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Because Freedom isn't Free
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