~ May 28, 2020 ~
Membership Newsletter
Civil Rights Sentry for a Century
Vigilant since 1919
~ Watch: Kamaal Martin on Membership ~
~ June 4th General Membership Meeting ~
June General Membership Meeting
Thursday, June 4th
sandiegonaacp.org/zoom

This meeting, we will be joined by Dr Ricky Shabazz, President of City College, who will discuss City College with us.

Facebook user?  RSVP here .

Meeting materials posted to:  sandiegonaacp.org/meeting
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.

To sign up for a zoom account, visit: zoom.us/freesignup

For help uploading a picture of your face and setting your name, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201363203-Customizing-your-Profile

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our meetings safe.
Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D.

Dr. Ricky Shabazz is an enthusiastic, student-centered leader with over 18 years of executive experience advancing academic achievement, educational equity, diversity, and improving access to higher education. Dr. Shabazz is a team builder with...

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~ ACT-SO Results to be Announced ~
ACT-SO Results to be Announced

ACT-SO had its first day of competition on Saturday, May 23rd, over Zoom. We had both Humanities and Performing Arts competitions. We're excited to say that $1600 in scholarship prizes were earned just that first day; more to come!

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The City of San Diego's Redistricting Commission
Redistricting in the City of San Diego

One of the most important things that happens after the census (you have filled out the census, haven't you? If not, visit my2020census.gov) is redistricting. Nothing affects our political landscape more than how our districts are drawn; they...

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~ Westview & Poway Need to Do More ~
Westview High, Slavery, and Racism

May 25, 2020 Last week, Westview High students expressed their wish that the Confederate States of America had won the war to preserve slavery, so that they would have personal slaves to do their work. Here is the text of an exchange on social...

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~ What is YOUR City Doing With Its Money? ~
Follow the Money - In YOUR Community

COVID-19 has upended all our lives and all our budgets, and the governments in our region have been upended as well. All our cities are scrambling to deal with the loss of tax revenue that has come from the need to suspend so much activity. No...

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~ County Mental Health Budget Needs an Increase ~
Want to Be Happier and More Effective?

Try a Therapist! Psychology Today has a listing of local therapists.

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~ Watch: Mental Health and COVID-19 ~
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!
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