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.

Harry O. Bernard Annual Golf Tournament - August 17, 2026

It did not rain on our parade. The weather held up on Monday, August 17 for the Annual Harry O. Bernard Golf Tournament. 58 golfers came to slay.

Thank you to the golfers, the hole sponsors and especially the Platinum Sponsors:


• AdmeTech Foundation
• The Buckley Group
• Father Bill's and MainSpring
• In Good Health
• Massasoit Community College
• North Easton Savings Bank

and Mark Lane and Apostle Edward Campbell.

Thanks to all the sponsors, golfers and raffle ticket holders, our branch netted over $10k. All proceeds go towards our amazing ACTSO SO Program. This year seven students competed at the National ACTSO Competition in Chicago. A Bronze medal was won in Original Essay. Onward to next year!

Thank you Steve Bernard and Miles Jackson for organizing yet another great golf tournament and thank you to our volunteers: Sydne Marrow, Tony Branch, Nishawnda Ellis-Castlllo, LaTwanda Merricks, Joyce Bernard, Laurie Rodriques and Cathy Jackson.

Thank you D.W. Field for hosting us and to Tommy Doyle's at Sidelines for their amazing food and

and hospitality.

September 1, 2026



The NAACP Brockton Area Branch is pleased to partner with the American Red Cross for another blood drive. Blood donation is vital because it saves lives, supports emergency and medical care and cannot be manufactured in a lab. Sickle cell warriors especially need blood donations. Please help.

Join us on September 1 from 10am to 3pm at the Shaw Center.

25th Annual Jean and Paul Sullivan Memorial breakast September 12, 2026

It is an Election Year!

Come out and hear from our Statewide candidates running to represent Brockton.

9AM to Noon

VFW Post, 283 N. `Quincy Street, Brockton

Tickets $40

$50 at door

Get your tickets today.

Why Vote!

Voting gives you the power to create positive change for your community and determine a better quality of life for you and your family.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

September 1, 2026 – State Primaries

District:

Statewide

Offices on Ballot:

• U.S. Senator
• U.S. Representative
• Governor
• 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)

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 508.587.0502

Jayme Scott

Chair, Legal Redress Committee

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

• 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