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.

A CHANCE TO SEE BROCKTON'S OWN AJ DYBANTSA AND SUPPORTING A CAUSE THAT COULD SAVE A LIFE! 

Your Health Matters. Your Life Matters. This Is One Event You Don't Want to Miss!

For more than 10 years, the NAACP Brockton Area Branch and the AdMeTech Foundation have proudly partnered to raise awareness about prostate cancer, promote early detection, and empower men and families with lifesaving information.

Now, we are adding a little excitement to an important conversation!

 WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE BROCKTON'S OWN AJ DYBANTSA!

We are raffling off TWO tickets (good seats) to see the Washington Wizards take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 14!

HOW DO YOU ENTER?

Register for and attend our FREE Virtual Prostate Cancer Awareness Event on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 PM. Use this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZoiZ3AzqRPal1sg_RhbieA

 The lucky winner will be announced LIVE during the event!

 BUT THE REAL WIN IS YOUR HEALTH!

Prostate cancer affects countless men and families, and awareness, early detection, and access to quality care can make a difference.

Join us to:

•  Know your risks.
•  Learn about advances in prostate cancer detection and patient care.
•  Understand the importance of screening and early detection.
•  Take charge of your health and your future.

 Thursday, November 12, 2026

 6:30 PM - Virtual Event

 Two Celtics vs. Wizards Tickets Up for Grabs!

Come for the chance to win the tickets. Leave with knowledge that could save a life.

Invite your fathers, brothers, husbands, sons, friends, and loved ones. This conversation is too important to miss!

 REGISTER TODAY — YOUR HEALTH IS WORTH IT!

Phyllis Ellis

November 3, 2026 – State Election

Please Vote!

Offices on Ballot:

• U.S. Senator
• U.S. Representative
• Governor and Lieutenant Governor
• Attorney General
• Secretary of State
• Treasurer
• Auditor
• Governor’s Councillor
• State Senator
• State Representative
• District Attorney
• Register of Probate
• County Commissioner (certain counties only)
• County Treasurer (certain counties only)
• Sheriff (Franklin County – to fill vacancy)
• Additional local offices (vary by community)

Election Day Polling Hours:

7am to 8pm

Our branch will hold elections on November 23, 2026 from 2pm to 6pm via Election Buddy through the national office. Only members can vote. Members have to be in good standing 30 days prior to voting. Please check with the branch secretary, Miles Jackson regarding your membership at miles9292@comcast.net.

President Phyllis Ellis, who has served as president since 2016, is not seeking re-election.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ACTSO has started!

WHAT IS ACTSO?

ACT-SO is a year-long youth achievement program by the NAACP. It aims to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African American high school students. ACTSO inspires young Black students to expand their horizons and sharpen their skills. There are 33 categories. Students can demonstrate their talents in up to three competition areas such as STEM, humanities, business, and the arts, allowing them to develop projects and performances with the guidance of mentors.

Program Structure

• Duration: Runs from August to April each year.
• Categories: STEM, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Business
• Mentorship: Students work closely with community volunteers to enhance their skills.

Community Involvement

• Local businesses, schools, and organizations often participate as sponsors and mentors, providing essential support.
• The program fosters confidence and skills necessary for academic and personal success.

Our local ACTSO competition is Saturday April 3, 2027 at the Brockton Main Library. The 50th National ACTSO Competition will be held in Kissimmee, FL July 20-24.



To compete: Please go to naacp.org. Scroll to resources, click ACTSO and register. NAACP Brockton Unit number is 2046 (it will be a drop down)

Phyllis Ellis

Chair, ACTSO

NEAC Annual Meeting

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, six delegates from the Brockton Area Branch attended the New England Area Conference (NEAC) meeting.

• Apostle Edward Campbell
• Bishop Linda Campbell
• Courtney Henderson
• Cathy Jackson
• Miles Jackson
• Vanessa Nascimento

NEAC serves as the regional body of the NAACP, bringing together local branches from across New England to coordinate advocacy efforts, share resources, establish regional priorities, and strengthen the organization's collective impact.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for branches to highlight their accomplishments, learn from one another, elect regional committee members, and discuss strategies for addressing issues affecting Black communities.

Highlighting the Brockton Area Branch's Work

During the meeting, Brockton delegates shared several of the Branch's accomplishments, particularly its efforts to expand educational opportunities and support young people. Among the initiatives highlighted were educational programs funded through the BUILD Grant, which the Branch received $25K from the NAACP National Office, and the continued success of its Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program. Delegates also heard presentations from other NAACP branches about successful programs and initiatives taking place in their communities.

Brockton Members Elected to Regional Committees

The meeting included elections for several NEAC committees responsible for supporting the

regions governance and organizational priorities. Three members of the Brockton Area Branch

were elected to serve:

• Courtney Henderson – Resolutions Committee
• Vanessa Nascimento – Resolutions Committee
• Nichole Gatling – Elections Procedures Committee

Regional Priorities and Areas of Focus

One of the most important outcomes of the meeting was the discussion of regional priorities that

local NAACP branches are being encouraged to advance through advocacy, community programming, partnerships, and public policy efforts.



The priorities focus on two major areas: Economic Opportunity and Education.

Courtney Henderson

Executive Committee

Know Your Rights - Legal Redress Committee! 

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live.

If you or someone you know experiences harassment, discrimination, or unfair treatment UNDERSTAND YOU HAVE RIGHTS and YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

🏡 Your Rights in Your Neighborhood

• You have the right to live free from racial harassment or intimidation.
• You have the right to report incidents to both local police and state civil rights agencies.
• You have the right to ask police for incident numbers, reports, and next steps.

📌 What is considered harassment?

• Racial slurs or threats
• Intimidation, stalking, or targeted surveillance
• Property damage or vandalism
  

✍️ What to do when/if something occurs:

• Write down who, what, when, and where.
• Save photos, videos, texts, voicemails, and social media posts.
• Ask neighbors or bystanders for witness statements.
• Keep a timeline of events.
  

🛠️ Contact the Police

• Ask for a written incident report.
• Request the supervisor on duty.
• Report the issue to the Massachusetts Attorney General – Civil Rights Division.
  

🤝 We are Here for You



The NAACP Brockton Area Branch & surrounding areas are committed to protecting the dignity, safety, and rights of every community member. Feel free to contact President Phyllis Ellis at presidentphyllis@naacp-brocktonbranch.org or phone us at 781-807-1092.

Jayme Scott

Chair, Legal Redress Committee

The NAACP Brockton Area Branch 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

• 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;

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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



• 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. 

Brockton Area Branch NAACP

PO Box 1535

Brockton, MA 02303

(781) 807-1092