~ 2020-06-25 ~
Membership Newsletter
Civil Rights Sentry for a Century
Vigilant since 1919
~ July 2nd General Membership Meeting ~
July General Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 2nd


Meeting materials posted to:  sandiegonaacp.org/meeting

This meeting, we are delighted to have Donna DeBerry from the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce joining us!
IMPORTANT: Zoom Information
The NAACP San Diego Branch, along with other units in the Southeastern Region of the California-Hawaii State/State Area Conference, has decided, in order to protect the integrity of our meetings, to require that all participants and guests in our Executive Committee and General Membership online Zoom meetings meet the following criteria:
  • Have a (paid or) free Zoom account and log in to it before attending
  • Use a current recognizable photo of their face as the profile picture
  • Use their legal first and last names on their profile
Attendees who do not meet these criteria will not be permitted in the meeting.

For help, visit sandiegonaacp.org/zoom-setup

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our meetings safe.
~ Friday June 26: Housing Update ~
Housing Update

The NAACP San Diego Branch understands what a critical issue housing is. We will be having a meeting at 6pm on Friday, June 26th, to give you an update on our efforts, especially our lawsuit against the San Diego Housing Commission. We will also...

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~ La Mesa Mayor on Recent Incidents ~
A Letter from the Mayor of La Mesa

We have received the following letter from Dr Mark Arapostathis, after we met with him this past week. If you live, work or visit La Mesa, we encourage you to read this letter and become more informed about its governmental system, and the limits ...

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~ La Voz: Redistricting in Chula Vista ~
La Voz: Redistricting in Chula Vista

Information or Apply Ask Questions

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Wrapify Gives Free Marketing, Matches Donations
Support from Wrapify

We are very pleased to say that Wrapify has decided to support the NAACP San Diego Branch with some of its on-vehicle advertising and matching donations!...

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~ The Branch in The Media ~
White silence can be deafening for racial equality

"Stop standing on the sidelines and being silent. Join one of our 23 committees and let's be about change." - Francine Maxwell, NAACP's San Diego branch. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. - "White silence" is a term used to describe Caucasians that are...

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Deputy-involved shooting case goes to San Diego DA's office

NAACP has called for transparency and the release of surveillance video. SAN DIEGO - The investigation into a shooting involving a sheriff's deputy - where a mentally ill man was killed near the downtown jail - has been handed over to the San...

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San Diego mayor, SDPD chief, community members announce...

The announcement discusses the implementation of de-escalation and duty to intervene policies to help reduce the use of force and enhance community trust. SAN DIEGO - San Diego leaders presented an update to the police policies on officer...

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~ Sixth Annual Prayer Vigil ~
Sixth Annual Interfaith Prayer Vigil

(Virtual Event) In support of theNAACP's National Day of Mourning for African AmericansKilled in Police Involved Interactions The NAACP San Diego Branch invites you to join us in prayer. Friday, August 14, 2020 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (on...

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Resources
Member-Owned Businesses
Use your dollars to support small local businesses owned by your fellow NAACP members. We have enough economic power to make the difference to these businesses; use it!
Food Resources
Need a little help getting healthy food? We have information on local food distributions.
Education @ Home
Helpful links to information you can use to keep your kids learning while schools are closed.
Legal Resources
Need a lawyer? We have links to folks who can help, some of them at reduced rates or free.
COVID-19 Information
Don't panic, be practical. We link to the official sources of information for the City, County, State and the CDC.
Experiencing Discrimination?
Your branch is here to help. If you have experienced discrimination, the very best way to get started is to fill out a  Discrimination Complaint . It will get us all the basic facts we need to determine whether we can help you directly or need to refer you to other resources.
Keep Up with the Branch
What's been happening?
Visit our News page for full information on what your branch has been doing.
Peer into the future!
Visit our new calendar to learn about what the branch is planning. Notices of select community and governmental events are also included.
Monthly Meeting Schedule
Please note: many of these meetings will be held by teleconference due to COVID-19; See the full calendar for details.
Talk to Us!
Need to renew your membership? Moved? Changed your phone number? Please contact secretary@sandiegonaacp.org and we'll get it straightened around!
If you have a comment, suggestion, or question for your branch, it's easier than ever to get our attention. Just email info@sandiegonaacp.org ; a human will respond, generally within 24 hours. Or hit us up on Facebook!
Want to support our work but don't have time to do it in person? Make a donation!