GREATER HUACHUCA AREA BRANCH (GHAB)
NAACP
GREATER HUACHUCA AREA BRANCH (GHAB)
NAACP
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
NAACP Mission
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
NAACP Vision Statement
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
Our Branch Strategic Plan
Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference with your Greater Huachuca Area Branch. The support we receive is a huge driver of the good work we do in addressing some of our community's most challenging problems. Get in touch today and join your NAACP in making a lasting impact.
Mission
To secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
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To find creative ways to safely serve Sierra Vista and Cochise County. To reclaim non active members in the Greater Huachuca Area Chapter.
Vision Statement
To ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights
without discrimination based on race.
27th Annual Back to School Fair
The Back-to-School Fair is a community resource event that provides information about educational opportunities for learners of all ages plus a variety of family services and fun activities. The event features pre-k and k-12 schools, colleges and universities, after-school programs, referral information, health and nutrition services, children's activities, information about family services and support groups. Free hot dogs and soda while supplies last. Please contact Teresa Penny for more information.
Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop. Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
Ginger's Beauty Salon Back to School Bash
Free Haircuts, Silk Press, Braids without extensions and more!!! Boys and Girls ages 4-18
Date: July 30, 2023
Time: 12 noon - 8 pm
Location: Salvation Army, 180 Wilcox Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
For more information call: (225) 623-8058
Thursday Night Concert Series
Sierra Vista and Surrounding Communities,
Join us on Thursdays in July and August in Veterans Memorial Park at the Centennial Pavilion for a musical treat as the City of Sierra Vista presents the Summer Concert Series.
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Please mark you calendars for a special appearance of JEMM on Thursday, August 24th at 6:30 PM at Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635.
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JEMM is a local duo from the Sierra Vista area. They play music that spans the decades, sharing smooth tunes for all generations to enjoy! Joseph Easaw is a graduate of Buena High School, and a self-taught sax player. He is a gifted improviser who also plays with the Sierra Vista Community Band and the Cochise Jazz Ensemble. Marlene McDaniel is a classically-trained pianist, following in her father’s footsteps. She has played for high school and college musicals, weddings, and is a member of Luis LeBron Latin Experiment Band.
All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, call Parmalee Mitchell at (520) 439-2300.
NAACP Condemns SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court of the United States issued extreme decisions reversing decades of precedent on affirmative action. The court's rulings in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. University of North Carolina jeopardize hard-fought progress for Black Americans in classrooms and beyond.
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Click this link to learn more about the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
NAACP Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Rejecting Student Debt Cancellation
Secure Lockbox Program
The program is designed to allow police and emergency personnel to access a home in emergency situations where forced entry may be necessary. The program is primary for elderly residents who live alone and are physically challenged, or have a medical condition with a probability that it be necessary to call 911 for assistance. Additional information is available, please call 520 417-4400.
General Membership Meetings
NAACP General Membership Meetings
Greater Huachuca Area Branch NAACP Monthly General Membership meetings are held the
FIRST Saturday of each month,
at 1:00 p.m.
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The Supreme Court of the United States struck down President Biden's plan to provide millions of Americans with much-needed student loan debt relief. On the one-year anniversary of Kentanji Brown Jackson being sworn in as the first Black woman Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, the ruling today serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity in our highest courts.
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Click this link to learn more about the Supreme Court Ruling on Student Debt Cancellation
Upcoming Events
27th Annual Back to School Fair
Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop. Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
Ginger's Beauty Salon
Date: July 30, 2023
Time: 12 noon - 8 pm
Location: Salvation Army, 180 Wilcox Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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Save the Date
Freedom Fund Banquet 2023
November 4, 2023
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