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MEETING TIME CHANGE:
Please note the monthly meeting time has changed. We now meet the third Saturday of every month at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. The Executive Committee meeting is from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and the Membership Meeting is from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Monthly Archive: January 2009
Letter from President Pratt
News · January 19, 2009
Welcome to the website of the Springfield Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)! On behalf of the newly elected and appointed Executive Committee, I want to welcome and thank you for visiting our website. I am excited to serve as the local chapter President of the premier national civil [...]
Hundreds march to honor Dr. King’s contributions
Television · January 19, 2009
It’s been 45 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC and delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech.
Celebrations took place throughout the day in honor of Dr. King.
This year people say today holds more significance because one man’s dream has now become a reality. [...]
Closer Look: MLK and The Civil Rights Movement
Television · January 19, 2009
“I have a dream,” exclaimed Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. 45 years ago when he delivered a speech in Washington, D.C. that branded the fight for civil rights.
Just two months ago—voters made another historic moment come to life.
“America we have come so far. We’ve seen so much, but there is so much more to do,” said President-elect [...]
Hundreds celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Television · January 19, 2009
Across the country, including here, Americans honored Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. In spite of a chilling wind, between 300 and 400 people marched across the bridge named in honor of the slain civil rights leader.
They marched in honor of King, who decades ago led the way for change. The pictures from that era [...]
Coming inauguration excites area family
Television · January 18, 2009
The inauguration of Barack Obama is especially moving for a local family.
Wes Pratt, and his wife Francine, are African American and feel this change of power is important to America and its many cultures.
There are a few words that come to Wes Pratt’s mind when he thinks about the inauguration of Barack Obama. “Powerful, moving, [...]
2009- 2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Francine Pratt — President
Dr. Robert A. King II — 1st Vice President
H. Wes Pratt, Esq. — 2nd Vice President
Lynn Clay — Treasurer
Cheryl Clay — Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS
Arthur E. Duncan
Dr. Akinniran Oladehin
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Springfield NAACP. Download and complete the application by clicking on the link below. Mail application and membership fee to:
Springfield Branch, NAACP
P.O. Box 8983
Springfield, MO 65801
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
This year NAACP marks its 100th anniversary. Be sure to join us for a night of food, fun and recognition of the centennial celebration during the Freedom Fund Ball on May 2, 2009.