~ January 29, 2021 ~
Membership Newsletter
Rise to the Challenge, Answer the Call
~ Black History Month ~
From the desk of the President...
As we prepare to Celebrate Black History Month, let us take a moment to reflect on a very powerful and moving speech by Dr. Martin Luther King.

Before the Pilgrim fathers landed at Plymouth, we were here. Before Jefferson etched across the pages of history the majestic words of the Declaration of Independence, we were here. Before the beautiful words of the “Star Spangled Banner” were written, we were here.”

We were here then and we are here now. It is time for us to continue our journey and move forward to a more powerful and positive place in history. There is nothing that can stop us but ourselves. This month, we will celebrate our heritage. Be proud of who we are and where we are going. We have more opportunities to move forward now than ever before. The climb to the top can be arduous but worth the view at the end.

We must continue to believe in ourselves and our self-worth. Our contributions to this society are far too numerous to name in this note. But we know. Yes, we know. Continue to reach for the moon and collect some stars along the way. For we know beyond uncertainty, we are here. 
~ Email a Committee ~
~ Feb 4 General Membership Meeting ~
For the time being, our meetings will be held as teleconferences.

Thursday, February 4th, 2020, 6pm sandiegonaacp.org/zoom

Meeting materials posted to: sandiegonaacp.org/meeting
National PTA Presentation

This meeting will feature a presentation by Anna King, President Elect of National PTA and Otha Thornton, 2013-2015 National PTA President. They will discuss the long association of PTA and Black/African-American communities, and shared values, priorities and goals of the NAACP and PTA.
Anna King has over 20 years of leadership experience at all levels of PTA and was elected president-elect of National PTA in June 2019. She previously served at the national level as a member of the board of directors, vice president of membership and as chair of several committees.

King is also involved in other community activities as a board member of the Douglass Law and Public Safety Academy, a Salvation Army volunteer and the co- lead for Moms Demand Action NE Chapter.
Otha Thornton became the first African-American male president of National PTA at the June 2013 National PTA Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is a retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel, who earned the Bronze Star for exceptional performance in combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2009-2010.

Currently, Thornton is a doctoral student in Executive Leadership at the University of Charleston West Virginia.
Zoom Requirements

For the safety of all attendees, we require the following from participants in our meetings:
  • 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
For help on setting up zoom, please see sandiegonaacp.org/zoom-setup
~ ACT-SO is Going Strong! ~
If you are an African-American high school student looking to polish and show off your skills to earn scholarship money and the potential to compete nationally, sign up today!
Are you interested in seeing African-American youth succeed? Share what you know. Maybe you can mentor a student in STEM or Dance. Or you can help them develop business savvy. We need YOU to help our young people. Sign up today!
~ Education ~
Amanda Gorman's First Teachers

Placing our children front and center, in the fight for equity and justice!(DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II)

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Jan 18, 2021 Education Column



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Letter to Family Health Centers
Letter to Family Health Centers Regarding Diversity

Jan 14, 2021 Fran Butler-CohenFamily Health Centers of San Diego823 Gateway Center WaySan Diego, California 92102 Dear Mrs Butler-Cohen, The NAACP San Diego branch requires your immediate assistance with a pressing issue which you may not be...

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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.
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