Greater Bristol Branch of the NAACP

06/16/2026

05/25/2026

As we gather for parades and cookouts today, let us reflect on the origins of this observance. We extend our deepest gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. On this Memorial Day, we honor their memory. 🙏🏽🇺🇸✊🏽

05/09/2026

Today’s Meet & Greet was a success! 🙏🏽

Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by and enjoy some pizza with us🍕

We officially have some new NAACP members! 🎉

02/19/2026

The Bristol Historical Society is hosting its 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 28th starting at 2pm!

Enjoy light refreshments provided by With a Splash Mobile Bar, co-owned and operated by Bristol native Alex Brown. Connect with community members, learn, celebrate, and leave inspired. This event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to all.

If you’re interested in speaking, performing a reading, or volunteering for this event, please message community member and event contact, Melina Floyd

02/01/2026

Today marks the first day of Black History Month! A time to honor, reflect, and celebrate the profound impact Black Americans have had (and continue to have) on our nation’s story. From culture and creativity to science, leadership, activism, and community-building; Black history is rich, resilient, and foundational.

This year is especially meaningful because 2026 marks the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month’s origins. What began in 1926 as Negro History Week, created by historian Carter G. Woodson, was a radical and necessary effort to ensure Black contributions were recognized, recorded, and taught. A century later, that mission remains just as vital.

As we move through this month, let’s go beyond celebration and lean into learning. Black history is not separate from American history, it is American history. We all have a role to play in uncovering the full truth, amplifying voices that were silenced, and making sure history is told completely and honestly.

📚✨ Call to action: Read, listen, ask questions, support Black educators and creators, and challenge narratives that leave stories out. Let’s commit to understanding our shared history; not just this month, but all year long.

01/20/2026

From the members of the Greater Bristol Branch NAACP - THANK YOU! Yesterday, the Greater Bristol NAACP held its Annual Scholarship Fund Breakfast, one of Bristol, CT’s most highly anticipated events. This year's gathering was exceptionally inspiring. The Superintendent of Bristol Public Schools, Iris White, delivered a heartfelt and moving keynote speech that resonated deeply with every single attendee. Thank you to everyone who came and/or contributed to making this event so special! We geuinely appreciate our partners and sponsors: Bristol All Heart, Main Street Community Foundation, Bristol Hospital, Mayor's Office Bristol, Bristol Housing Authority, Thomaston Savings Bank, The Hamzy Law Firm, Bristol CT Democratic Town Committee, Bristol Pride, Beulah AME Zion Church, Skalp Kingz Barber Lounge, Green and Beyond, Garrett Printing and Graphics, Boys & Girls Club of Bristol & Bristol Connecticut Police Department!

01/19/2026

01/15/2026

Today we honor the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose moral courage and visionary leadership helped transform the conscience of a nation. Rooted in faith and guided by a belief in nonviolence, Dr. King dedicated his life to confronting injustice and demanding equality for all people.

From his pivotal role in leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which helped dismantle segregation in public transportation, to his leadership in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Dr. King consistently demonstrated the power of collective action. It was there that he delivered his iconic I Have a Dream, calling the nation to live up to its founding promise of liberty and justice for all.

As the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. King was recognized globally for his commitment to nonviolent resistance and human dignity. His work was instrumental in the passage of landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, achievements that reshaped American democracy and expanded opportunity for millions.

Though his life was tragically cut short, Dr. King’s message endures: that justice requires action, that service is a responsibility, and that love can be a powerful force for change. His legacy challenges each of us not only to remember his words, but to carry his work forward in our communities.

✨ Honor his legacy through action ✨
Join us at the MLK Day Scholarship Fund Breakfast at 8am on Monday at BEHS and help support future leaders who will continue the work Dr. King began. Your participation is a meaningful step toward keeping the dream alive.

01/13/2026

Hope to see you all this Monday, 8am sharp at BEHS for the Annual Scholarship Fund Breakfast ✊🏽
Please pay for your tickets in cash if you are purchasing at the door, there are a few left!

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from us to you! ✨