~ October 29, 2021 ~
Membership Newsletter
Rise to the Challenge, Answer the Call
~ From the Desk of the President ~
The tireless advocacy of our members is so very much appreciated and seen in our city. We are looking forward to the participation of everyone collecting and donating magazines, soft copy books and audio books to give to our loved ones that are held away from us in County Jail. Please begin to purchase books or, clean out a spare bedroom and be at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation on December 11, 2021 from 11:00am - 1:00pm, and our partners from the Sheriff's Department will take them. Please see below for additional details.
~ November 4th General Membership Meeting ~
November 4th General Membership Meeting
For the time being, our meetings will be held as teleconferences.

Thursday, November 4th, 2021, 6pm

53rd District Congresswoman Sara Jacobs will join us this month.

Zoom Requirements: sandiegonaacp.org/zoom-setup

Meeting materials posted to: sandiegonaacp.org/meeting
Sara Jacobs

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is a third-generation San Diegan and proudly represents California's 53rd Congressional District. Congresswoman Jacobs serves as the Founding Chair of San Diego for Every Child: The Coalition to End Child Poverty and...

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~ Books for Those Away ~
~ Mark Ritchie Must Not Return ~
Mark Ritchie Must Not be Returned to Duty - NAACP San...

There has been much discussion of the "vulgarity" of the image, as though THAT were the problem. The real problem is that Ritchie, who has a history of questionable use of force, felt it in any way appropriate to mock a man who was heartlessly...

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~ President Maxwell on Crime ~
Read: President Maxwell on Increased Crime - NAACP San...

A recent study by the San Diego Association of Governments revealed, as many news outlets were quick to report, that violent crime for the region spiked over the last year. The increase was largely attributed to gun-related aggravated assaults.

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~ Breast Cancer ~
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Even if October is ending, early detection is still critical. There are many free resources available. For more information visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation's website at https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/ or click here.

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Keep Up with the Branch
Monthly Meeting Schedule
Please note: all these meetings will be held by teleconference due to COVID-19; See the full calendar for details.
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.
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!
Legal Resources

Need a lawyer? We have links to folks who can help, some of them at reduced rates or free.
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.
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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