Our Mission Statement: to achieve equity, political rights and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination and accelerate the wellbeing, education and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
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Message from the NAACP
The NAACP is thankful for our community, a vibrant, powerful, and supportive network that stretches across the nation. The dedication of supporters l is the bedrock of our progress.
The NAACP is thankful for our culture, our rich history, art, and traditions. It is the music that moves our feet and the stories that stir our souls, reminding us of how far we’ve come as a people, and the greatness we embody.
The NAACP is thankful for the influence and collective power we hold to shape policies and bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice.
And most of all, the NAACP is thankful for our resilience. Through every challenge and every triumph, we have stood firm, proving that our strength is unbreakable and our spirit cannot be diminished.
Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.
-Phyllis Ellis
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The elections are over, and congratulations are in order. However, the NAACP Brockton Area Branch will not post the winners at this time because there is a recount underway.
"Brockton election recount will not be completed until Dec. 6. Why?"
Candidates and residents will have to wait another two weeks for the results of Brockton's election recount....
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....The reason for the two-week delay? Recounts are public meetings of the commission, and they must be properly advertised under the Open Meeting Law.....
.....However, no matter the outcome of the recount being done at the Shaw's Center, the mayor election won't be settled. It's going to court...
Full Article here:
https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2025/11/22/brockton-election-recount-2025-results-mayor-city-council-school-committee/87418751007/
Courtesy Chris Helms, Enterprise News
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Mayor Robert F. Sullivan in receipt of award with inscription, AdMeTech Foundation & Brockton Area NAACP's 2025 Leadership Award presented to Mayor Robert Sullivan, Tireless champion of prostate cancer education, research and health care equity.
Thank you Mayor Sullivan!
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Dr. David Einstein in receipt of award with inscription, AdMeTech Foundation & Brockton Area NAACP's 2025 Leadership Award presented to Dr. David Einstein Tireless champion of prostate cancer education, research and health care equity.
Thank you, Dr. Einstein. We look forward to our continued partnership.
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November 6, 2025 - Prostate Cancer Awareness
The NAACP Brockton Area Branch and AdMeTech Foundation presented a Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Virtual Forum on Thursday November 6, 2025.
The featured speakers were Dr. David Einstein of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Dr. Faina Shtern, President and CEO of AdMeTech Foundation. Branch President, Phyllis Ellis opened the forum with gratitude to all who participated in the event. Over one hundred people were present on zoom and Facebook.
Serving as MC for the event was Steve Abrams, Chair of the Armed Services Committee for the NAACP Brockton Area Branch. Reverend Houston Crayton of Lincoln Church gave opening and closing prayers. State Senator Mike Brady, Rep. Rita Mendes and Rep. Bridget Plouffe gave words of support.
Darren Duarte, Director of Community Outreach, for the Brockton Police Dept. and a prostate cancer survivor shared his experience with prostate cancer and his encouragement for men to be screened, because Early Detection Saves Lives.
Special awards were presented to Dr. David Einstein and to Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan. Mayor Sullivan has been an avid supporter of our Mission to Save Lives since 2016. We are extremely grateful for his support.
The mortality rate for prostate cancer in Plymouth County and Brockton has improved significantly: In part from the work that the Brockton NAACP and AdMeTech have contributed. We will continue to advocate for your health.
Thank you to the Health Committee members, Janet Trask, Steve Bernard and Leona Martin and to the AdMeTech team, Thomas Satham, Emily Couillard and Hawa Dansoko on a job well done.
Please join us for our next prostate cancer awareness event in the future and remember Prostate Cancer Discriminates!
Stephen Bernard
Former NAACP Brockton President
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Celebrating the 39th Annual Brockton Holiday Parade - November 29, 2025
“’Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa”
Today, the NAACP Brockton Area Branch proudly lit up the 39th Annual Brockton Holiday Parade with our vibrant and meaningful theme, “’Twas the Night Before Kwanzaa.”
Our Branch President, Phyllis Ellis, stole the show as the Kwanzaa Queen, leading our float with elegance, culture, and community pride. Together, we showcased the beauty, unity, and traditions of Kwanzaa to hundreds of parade goers.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible individuals and groups who made this year’s float unforgettable:
Dukpah African Drum and Dance Troupe, Messiah Baptist Church-For filling the parade route with powerful live drumming, energy, and vibrant cultural expression.
DJ Kwanzaa Grinch, Miles Jackson-For keeping the music flowing and the crowd engaged from start to finish.
Kwanzaa Holiday Host, Tony Branch-For supporting, guiding, and uplifting our Kwanzaa celebration throughout the day.
Adrian Niles-For graciously lending his time and expertise to design and build our stunning Kinara centerpiece.
Holiday Float Committee (Shalise Hammond, Cathy Jackson, Frances Adarkwah, Nichole Gatling and Vanessa Nascimento) for your creativity, dedication, and time spent planning, decorating, and making our vision a reality.
All Branch Members (Cathy, Frances, Nichole, Jayme, Shalise, Tracie, Shahara, Cathy, Cindy) -To everyone who came out, helped decorate, walked with us, participated, or cheered from the sidelines — your spirit and commitment made today’s celebration truly special.
A special thank you to Lynch’s Towing for generously sponsoring our NAACP Brockton Area Branch float. Your support helped us bring culture, community, and Kwanzaa pride to the city of Brockton.
Vanessa Nascimento
Chair, Education
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40th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast - January 17, 2026
Tickets on sale now!
Please join us on Saturday, January 17, 2026 for the 40th Annual Rev, Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.
Our event is being held at Envision Hotel in Mansfield. Our guest speaker is Kevin McCaskill, Principal, Brockton High School. Our theme: We Shall Overcome!
You may purchase your tickets online here: https://www.naacp-brocktonbranch.org/event-details/40th-annual-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast or request tickets by contacting me at presidentphyllis@naap-brocktonbranch.org.
Thank you. We hope to see you at the breakfast.
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ACTSO - A steppingstone to greatness!
The NAACP Brockton ACTSO students brought home 2 Golds and 1 Silver in this year national ACTSO Competition that was held in Charlotte, NC in July.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025/2026 ACTSO Competition for students in Grades 9 to 12.
Ignite your passion - Complete the application by going to naacp.org- Finding resources - ACTSO - Hit apply. This is new application process for students.
Students must register using their own account, not under a parent or chairperson.
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Don't delay - sign up today. For more information, visit our website at naacp-brocktonbranch.org
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The Brockton Area Branch NAACP is extremely busy. If you would like to join our organization and become a member of any of the active committees, please contact: presidentphyllis@naacp-brocktonbranch.org
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Committees
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ACT-SO - The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics mentoring program for high school students. With ACT-SO, the NAACP is providing an instrument through which African-American youth are encouraged and inspired toward excellence in academic and cultural pursuits while benefiting from the maximum support of their communities;
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The Committee on Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs shall: (1) seek to establish a working relationship with those agencies in government, national, state and local, having the responsibility in the affairs of members of the various Armed Services and Veterans and to see that the programs to which they are responsible are administered fairly and justly to members of the minority community; (2) study conditions pertaining to veterans and members of the Military Service and their dependents and/or survivors in the community; (3) serve as a center of information on matters affecting the members of the Active Military, Reserves, State National Guard and Veterans; (4) maintain a repository of materials, information and forms to be used in assisting veterans and/or dependents of veterans and military personnel with their problems; (5) receive and act on all complaints relative to acts of discrimination on account of race, color, creed, or denial of benefits to which they are entitled because of discrimination; (6) prepare a quarterly report on committee activities to be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Unit and the National Director of Armed Services and Veterans Affairs
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Economic Development. The Committee on Economic Development shall implement local efforts and support national programs to preserve and expand economic empowerment among African-Americans and other communities of color by: (1) researching and establishing relationships with private and public entities; (2) supporting the work of the National Office in monitoring the progress and activity of private and public entities designated by national programs; and (3) implementing local efforts to promote the growth of business ownership; (4) increasing employment and job creation; and (5) encouraging business development and home ownership.
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Education - The Committee on Education shall: (1) seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory. practices in public education; (2) study local educational conditions affecting minority groups; (3) investigate the public school system and school zoning; (4) familiarize itself with textbook material there from which racially derogatory; (5) seek to stimulate school attendance; (6) keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found; (7) investigate the effects of standardized and high stakes testing practices; (8) teacher certification; (9) promote parental involvement in education; and (10) aim to be a center of popular education on the race question and on the work of the Association.
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Health - The Health Committee shall: (1) work to promote, protect and maintain the health of African Americans; (2) assess the health needs of the community; (3) advocate for equal access to health education, care, treatment and research for all Americans; (4) sponsor health-related activities such as health forums, fairs and workshops highlighting issues of importance to people of color; and (5) support health initiatives of the Association
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Housing - The Committee on Housing shall:) (1) study housing conditions in the local community; (2) receive and seek to address complaints of discrimination; (3) oppose all restrictive practices whether public or private; and (4) disseminate information and render such other assistance which may eliminate discrimination in housing.
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Legal Redress - The Legal Redress Committee shall: (1) investigate all cases reported to it; (2) supervise all litigation in which the Unit is interested; and (3) keep the National Office and the Branch informed on the progress of every case. It shall not give general legal advice.
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Membership - The NAACP Membership Committee is a standing committee within each local Branch responsible for maintaining and growing membership by planning annual campaigns, soliciting new members, securing renewals, and exploring ways to obtain life memberships. This work is essential, as a strong membership base provides the nationwide footprint and financial support necessary for the NAACP to achieve its mission of racial equality and social justice.
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Political Action - The Political Action Committee shall: (1) seek to increase registration and voting; (2) work for the enactment of municipal, state and federal legislation designed to improve the educational, political and economic status of minority groups; (3) seek the repeal of racially discriminatory legislation; (4) work to improve the administration of justice; (5) work to secure equal enforcement of the law; and (6) keep the National Office and the Unit informed of all proposed legislation which affects minority groups. The Committee shall be nonpartisan and shall not endorse candidates for public office
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WIN (Women in NAACP) WIN shall address within the framework of the NAACP, civil rights issues affecting women and children and shall carry out other civil and cultural activities to enhance membership and provide financial support to the Branch. The purpose WIN is (1) to enhance the leadership role of women; (2) to serve as an advocacy vehicle to address the social, economic, political, educational, health and welfare issues affecting women; (3) to advocate for the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual development of children and (4) to support the policies as well as the on-going mission and vision of the NAACP.
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