NAACP of New Bedford

02/18/2023

New Bedford Branch NAACP - General Body Meeting
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 – Time: 6:00 PM
Location: New Bedford Branch – 95 Cedar St., New Bedford, MA
Topic: The Impact of Health Care for Our Black and Brown Communities
Presenter: Nicole Williams, MBA, LPN from The Health Terrain

New Bedford Branch NAACP General Body Meeting Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 – Time: 6:00 PM Location: New Bedford Branch – 95 Cedar St., New Bedford, MA   Topic: The Impact of Heal…

09/07/2022

Prostate cancer discriminates. Black men are 2.5 times more likely to die of prostate cancer. On November 4th, 2021 at 6:30pm the AdMeTech Foundation will present a webinar on prostate cancer awareness in the times of COVID-19 hosted by the NAACP New Bedford. How can you protect yourself and your family against COVID and take charge of your prostate health? Join us and find out.

Prostate cancer discriminates. Black men are 2.5 times more likely to die of prostate cancer. On November 4th, 2021 at 6:30pm the AdMeTech Foundation will present a webinar on prostate cancer aware…

09/06/2022

On September 1st the NAACP New Bedford hosted incumbent Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III and challenger Atty. Shannon McMahon. Both candidates had the opportunity to make general campaign statements and answer a few questions. Related Documents Anthony Harden Investigation - Bristol County District AttorneyBristol County District Attorney- Audit of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office | Mass.gov…...

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On September 1st the NAACP New Bedford hosted incumbent Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III and challenger Atty. Shannon McMahon. Both candidates had the opportunity to make general c…

08/02/2022

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Daishaly Rodriquez, 13, a student at Our Sisters School interns at NAACP as part of her quest to document New Bedford

07/12/2022

Members of the NAACP Youth Council walked in the Cape Verdean Recognition Parade held in New Bedford on Saturday July 2nd, 2022. The NAACP Youth Council continues to support the Cape Verdean community and their many contributions to not only the City of New Bedford, but across the globe.

Members of the NAACP Youth Council walked in the Cape Verdean Recognition Parade held in New Bedford on Saturday July 2nd, 2022. The NAACP Youth Council continues to support the Cape Verdean commun…

06/24/2022

ATTENTION !!!! We are collaborating with AdMeTech Foundation in the Prostate Cancer Equity Program (PCE). Our mission is provide high quality care to men aged 40 and above in Massachusetts. Our priority focus is on Black, Hispanic, and Latino men, who are at greater risk of prostate cancer, delayed diagnosis , and poor quality care and health. Please take a look at the information above on how to get you and your loved ones involved

05/17/2022

Please join the NAACP New Bedford Branch for a conversation with Annette Duke, Staff Attorney with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and the Massachusetts Right to Counsel Coalition on the benefits of the Right to Counsel for tenants at risk of eviction. Zoom Meeting May 19th @ 7:00pm Meeting ID: 925 3588 2524 Passcode: 1909 Aside from the matter of justice, the…...

Please join the NAACP New Bedford Branch for a conversation with Annette Duke, Staff Attorney with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and the Massachusetts Right to Counsel Coalition on the ben…

05/14/2022

BuyBlackNB is again hosting an outdoor vendor market to celebrate Juneteenth with food, entertainment, shopping & community building. Register Now! Join us on Sun, June 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County Street New Bedford, MA 02740 View Map About this event Back by popular demand-- Buy Black NB brings you an event with a hand-selected diverse group of local vendors offering you an opportunity to find your next favorite product!...

BuyBlackNB is again hosting an outdoor vendor market to celebrate Juneteenth with food, entertainment, shopping & community building. Register Now! Join us on Sun, June 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM –…

05/12/2022

May 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts in a conversation with government officials, social service agencies, and neighborhood residents as they continue to take action to address the housing crisis of high rents, rising home prices, and increasing homelessness. The meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at First Unitarian Church in New Bedford…...

May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Join United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts in a conversation with government officials, social service agencies, and neighborhood residents as they…

04/14/2022

2022 STATE OF BLACK AMERICA, “UNDER SIEGE: THE PLOT TO DESTROY DEMOCRACY” OUTLINES THE COORDINATED CAMPAIGN TO DISMANTLE VOTING RIGHTS AND THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM National Urban League Relaunches Campaign in Response Report Includes the Semi-Annual Equality Index and the First “Pulse of Black America” Companion Poll ATLANTA, GEORGIA (APRIL 12, 2022) – Factions of state and federal lawmakers, working in concert with shady political operatives and violent extremists, are dangerously close to dismantling American democracy and establishing autocratic rule....

2022 STATE OF BLACK AMERICA, “UNDER SIEGE: THE PLOT TO DESTROY DEMOCRACY” OUTLINES THE COORDINATED CAMPAIGN TO DISMANTLE VOTING RIGHTS AND THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM National Urban League Relaunches …

03/24/2022

On March 8th, the Dartmouth School Committee heard from members of Mashpee, Pocasset, and Aquinnah tribes about the harms of Native American mascots and related imagery. Several members of the Aquinnah spoke in support of the mascot and one member spoke against it. On March 22nd the School Committee offered an opportunity for general public comment. All things considered, this sparsely-attended meeting was relatively calm and respectful although several members of one group of mascot supporters verbally attacked members of the Committee, threatening them with everything from election challenges to recalls....

On March 8th, the Dartmouth School Committee heard from members of Mashpee, Pocasset, and Aquinnah tribes about the harms of Native American mascots and related imagery. Several members of the Aqui…

03/10/2022

A joint session of the Dartmouth School Committee and Equity and Diversity Committee met on March 8th to finally hear from a number of indigenous voices on the matter of the "Indian" mascot. Several of those who spoke last night oppose the mascot and were being heard for the first time by the committees. You can view the meeting here or by clicking on the video:

A joint session of the Dartmouth School Committee and Equity and Diversity Committee met on March 8th to finally hear from a number of indigenous voices on the matter of the “Indian” ma…