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Benjamin Todd Jealous on One Nation Working Together

Published 8:02 pm on September 2, 2010 in announcements, community

NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous makes the case for the One Nation Working Together mobilization before the civil rights’ groups 101st Annual Convention in Kansas City, Missouri on July 12, 2010. Jealous says that we are the people who will decide whether Americans can once again Read More

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New law affecting disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine sentencing

Published 11:23 am on August 4, 2010 in announcements

Greetings,

Days like today are among my favorite as president of the Champaign County NAACP.

For years we have worked to even out the vast disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine sentencing – a gap that unfairly hurts minority communities. Finally, Congress has shown courage and leadership to reduce this disparity.

While the difference in sentencing guidelines hasn’t been fully eliminated, this marks honest progress toward our goal. A few days ago President Obama signed the bill into law.

And today, I’m asking you to join me in thanking Congress for passing this historic piece of legislation:

http://action.naacp.org/ThankYouCongress

Until today, there was a sentencing disparity of 100:1 between crack cocaine and powder cocaine. But during negotiations it became clear that Congress was in agreement: This disparity has had a hugely unfair and racially discriminatory impact on minority Americans.

As a result, the bill lessening the disparity to 18:1 passed by unanimous consent.

The NAACP supports this bill as an important first step in completely eradicating these types of legislative injustices. However, we will continue to push for complete elimination of the disparities between crack cocaine and powder cocaine sentencing.

But first, we need your help in showing our gratitude for this incredible progress. Take a moment to thank your member of Congress:

http://action.naacp.org/ThankYouCongress

Your work means more now than ever before. With your help, we will continue to win even more major victories like today’s.

I cannot thank you enough.

All the best,

Rev. Jerome Chambers
President
Champaign County NAACP

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Urbana School District Civil Right Summer Institute Pictures

Published 11:00 am on August 4, 2010 in community

Last week the local NAACP branch participated in the Urbana School District Civil Right Summer Institute.

Distinguished Speakers included Patricia Sullivan (writer of book on the history of the NAACP), Ilyasah Shabazz (daughter of Malcolm X), Barry Bradford (former natl. teacher of the year who became famous when he & 3 students helped to bring down the KKK leader), Ilyasah Shabazz (daughter of Malcolm X), Bobby Seale (former Black Panther Party leader) and Julian Bond (former chairman of the NAACP)

Here are some pictures from the event.

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August General Body Meeting

Published 7:25 am on August 3, 2010 in announcements, meetings

Thursday, August 5, 2010

6:30-7:30 pm (Executive Board Meeting-CLOSED session)

7:30-9:00 pm (General Body)

Champaign Public Library

Foundation Conference Room 222

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ACT-SO MUSICAL AND FOOD – FRIDAY, June 25, 7pm.

Published 9:48 pm on June 24, 2010 in ACT-SO, announcements, community

Come out and support your local ACT-SO group.

Special guests include CUperstars, Grove Street Youth Choir and “Mo Beta Music” and more.

When FRIDAY, June 25, 7pm.

Where: Liberty Temple, 1218 Holiday Drive, Champaign, IL 61821

Admission is Free but donations will be accepted. Food will also be on sale.

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CBHC Health Care Fair This Saturday

Published 7:07 pm on June 10, 2010 in announcements, community

Everybody come out this Saturday to support the CBHC Health Care Fair. The NAACP Champaign County Branch is a co-sponsor.

The Health Fair will consist of community organizations and empowering individuals and families who are ready to take control of their health. The event is free so bring your friends and family! There will be a variety of on-site screenings and medical services, information booths, as well as health workshops and guest speakers at the fair. In addition there will be stations presenting updated information on the new health care bill that was recently signed by President Obama.

You can also find more information about the event by visiting our website: http://www.cbhconline.org/action/take-action-health-care-fair/

Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:	9:00am – 12:00pm
Location:	Champaign Public Library (Robeson Pavilion Rooms A & B)
Street:	200 W. Green St
City/Town:	Champaign, IL

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June General Body Meeting this Thursday

Published 8:19 pm on June 7, 2010 in announcements, meetings

Thursday, June 10, 2010

6:30-7:30 pm (Executive Board Meeting-CLOSED session)

7:30-9:00 pm (General Body)

Champaign Public Library

Foundation Conference Room 222

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NAACP Open House June 1st, 2010

Published 11:22 pm on May 31, 2010 in announcements, community, meetings

The Champaign County NAACP is having an Open House.

Come meet and greet our board and our program chairs!

Tuesday June 1st, 2010
Robeson Room, Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green Street
5:30 PM – Meet & Greet
6:15 PM – Presentation

Sponsors

Whip Hair Design
Ministerial Alliance of Champaign-Urbana and Vicinity
City of Urbana Office of Human Relations
Civilian Police Review Board
Champaign Community Schools Unit4
Urbana School District 116
Champaign-Urbana Area Project
City of Champaign-Community Relations Office
State Senator Mike Frerichs
State Representative Naomi Jakobsson
Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce
Don Moyers Boys and Girls Club
Campaign for Better Health Care

Download Open House Flyer (pdf)

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