NAACP is Thankful This Thanksgiving For Generous Donor Tyler Perry's $1,000,000 Donation Towards the Promotion of Civil Rights for All

ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR, WRITER AND ACTOR TYLER PERRY DONATES ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO NAACP

GIFT IS THE LARGEST RECEIVED FROM AN INDIVIDUAL ARTIST IN THE NAACP’S HISTORY

Washington, DC (November 23, 2009) - The NAACP, the country’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, announced today that acclaimed film director Tyler Perry has donated one million dollars, marking the largest gift ever given by an individual artist. In addition, Perry purchased several NAACP commissioned Jacob Lawrence lithographs and additional lithographs by celebrated artists Jonathan Green, Elizabeth Catlett and Sam Gilliam. The gift was made to commemorate the organization’s Centennial anniversary.

“Tyler Perry exemplifies an unyielding commitment to uplifting and bringing hope to the disenfranchised and those less fortunate,” stated Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP, “Both in his films and in his life, he reflects an impressive ethos of caring and conscientiousness. We are deeply grateful for his support.”

“We are honored that Tyler Perry chose to support the NAACP,” said Julian Bond, Chairman of the NAACP. “Tyler is a courageous pioneer in bringing positive images of African American culture and struggles to the screen. His remarkable journey from poverty and childhood abuse to become one of the world’s most successful filmmakers and entrepreneurs is an inspiration to us all,” Bond said.

“I feel so honored and blessed to be in a position where I can give to the NAACP.” Perry said. “Had it not been for the perseverance and vision of the thousands who came before me in the 100 years of this legendary organization, I would not be in the position I am in today. I continue to be thankful for the tireless work of the NAACP, and I am proud to be able to help in their mission to fight for the equality of all people, and to work towards the elimination of discrimination against race.”

“This is a paradigm shifting moment in black philanthropy. Here is a civil rights organization that is receiving a donation that is usually targeted only at education or cultural institutions. Tyler Perry is setting a high standard for others to follow,” said Maxim Thorne, Senior Vice President of the NAACP.

“The generous gift by Tyler Perry will be used to support our Second Century Society advocacy programs on economic equality, education, health care and criminal justice” stated Benjamin Todd Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP.

About Tyler Perry
Since making his film debut in 2005 with Lionsgate's Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Tyler Perry has become a multimedia phenomenon. Eight of his nine films have debuted at #1 at the North American box office. Perry's first book, Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Life and Love, debuted at #1 on The New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list the week of April 30, 2006, and was named both Book of the Year and Humor Book of the Year at the October 2006 Quill Book Awards. Last year, Perry unveiled Tyler Perry Studios, a 200,000-square-foot studio created from a former Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta, where his films and television shows are filmed.

This fall, Perry released his ninth film, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, co-starring Taraji Henson and Mary J. Blige. Along with Oprah Winfrey and Lionsgate, he also helped release Lee Daniels’ critically acclaimed film, Precious. Perry has a long history of supporting programs that help the hungry and the homeless.

About NAACP:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its more than half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil and human rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and advocating for equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

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Journey for Justice: Largest Civil Rights Rally In Missouri Set For Kennett Missouri Monday, November 16, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Does She Look Like A PreMed Student

or

a Perp that needs 15 Years to keep her from cutting in line?

Short answer - Neither. Heather Ellis' dreams of medical school were trashed three years ago when she was arrested for assaulting 5 Kennett, MO police officers. You can learn more at TheHeatherEllisCase.

Now the question is - will Heather Ellis get a fair and just trial in Kennett? And where is the evidence (a hidden Walmart videotape) that Kennett, MO, Prosecutor Stephen P. Sokoloff has yet to show? Maybe Reverend Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Professor Watkin, Michael Baisden, the national media and concerned American can help promote justice and equality in Kennett.

What makes matters worse is the fact that the Ellis family alleges that admitted KKK card carrying police officers (not all of Kennett's police carry KKK calling cards, but one is too many) have intimidated them by distributing KKK calling cards.

Donations for Heather Ellis' legal defense fund will be presented to the family with checks made payable to THE HEATHER ELLIS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND (or click the link to donate through Paypal if you cannot personally attend).

Lets go meet the Ellis' on this "Journey for Justice." eams of practicing medicine away by assaulting 5 police officers in a parking lot.

If you want to go. If you want to support justice. If you want Missouri's criminal justice system to find the truth, e-mail jcnaacp@gmail.com so that you can march in defense of core American values.

On November 16, 2009, the van leaves at 5:30 AM from Jefferson City, MO Community Center at 621 E. Dunklin. We will arrive in Kennett at 10AM and then at 11 AM, we will meet at the Walmart where she was arrested (1500 1st St., Kennett, MO) and march to the steps of the courthouse square (200 Slicer St) where Prosecutor Sokolof says she will be sentenced to 15 years in jail.

Anyone with an interest in justice is welcome.

This is just one opportunity to help set justice on the right path. Missouri needs your help.

Local Law Enforcement Gets Help In the Investigation & Prosecution of Crimes Motivated by Hate

PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNS HISTORIC

MATTHEW SHEPARD, JAMES BYRD JR. HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT

INTO LAW

Google the names of Heather Ellis and Walter Currie, Jr., and you will know that hate crimes are an issue in Missouri. Reports of violent hate crimes are increasing. Walter Currie, Jr.'s attacker set him on fire reminiscent of lynchings thought long in the past. Heather Ellis reports that the Kennett Police force has officers/members of the KKK who are intimidating her family while the prosecutor files criminal charges unequally. Both cases have drawn the nation's attention to the Show Me State. In the face of local inaction, the federal government has once again passed legislation to protect all Missourians because Missouri's existing state laws are not being properly enforced at the local level.

October 28, 2009, President Barack Obama signed legislation into law that significantly expands the role the federal government can play in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. The full House of Representatives passed this legislation on October 8, 2009, by a vote of 281 to 146; the Senate passed the final version of the bill on October 22, by a margin of 68 to 29.

Hate crimes remain a festering and horrifying problem in the United States. This form of domestic terrorism is designed to intimidate whole communities on the basis of personal and immutable characteristics – and can spark widespread neighborhood conflicts, even damaging the very fabric of our society. Although there are laws on the books that help deter hate crimes and protect their victims, significant gaps remain unfilled. Sadly, the number of hate crimes in America continues to increase, and the number of “hate groups” (an organization that promotes hate or violence towards members of an entire class of people, based on characteristics such as race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation) in the United States increased to 926 in 2008, up 54 percent since 2000.

Prior to enactment of the legislation earlier today, the federal government was allowed to intervene in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes only if they occur on federal property or if the victim was participating in one of six very specific activities, such as voting. The Matthew Shepard, James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act expands existing hate crime prevention laws and allow the federal government to assist local authorities in the investigation and prosecution of crimes motivated by hate, regardless of where or what the victim was doing at the time the crime occurred. It would also expand the definition of a hate crime to include those motivated by the victim’s disability, gender or sexual orientation and it would provide money to states to develop hate crime prevention programs.

In short, this proposed hate crimes prevention legislation would allow the federal government to work with state and local authorities to prevent or, if necessary, punish hate crimes to the fullest extent possible. As past cases have clearly demonstrated, the federal government is often needed to compliment state and local efforts to investigate and prosecute these very complicated and expensive cases.

A Morning with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Jefferson City

October 25, 2009

Worship service: Sunday, 10:30 - 11:30 A.M

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
P.O. Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1245

Telephone: (573) 636-0684 (answering machine)

Meet with the Fellowship this Sunday as we discuss the impact of the NAACP on America over the last 100 years as we look forward to next year. Imagine faith in action. Proud partners for justice and equality.

100 Years: Living the Legacy

NAACP Announces Centennial Awardees

Jefferson City, MO, October 3, 2009 — “Ideas such as Justice and Equality are

only as relevant as we make them.” Says Nimrod Chapel, Jr., president of the Jefferson

City, MO, Branch of the NAACP. “These individuals and organizations we are

recognizing have shown a sincere interest in turning democratic concepts into reality.

It’s a fitting tribute that they are recognized at this year’s 46th Annual Freedom Fund

Dinner, Silent Auction and Centennial Celebration on October 3, 2009 at the Capital

Plaza. I encourage each of you to get to know these individuals and organization and

continue your support for these most American of ideals.”

The 2009 Awardees are:

ROY WILKINS AWARD – Vera Thomas (Mother of Reginald Clemons)

The Roy Wilkins Award is given in recognition of individuals who have devoted their

lives to finding solutions to racial inequality, promoted educational excellence, and

demonstrated courage in the fight for equality, justice, and civil rights.

ROSA PARKS AWARD –Phyllis Launius

The Rosa Parks Award is given to individuals who have committed their lives, and have

exhibited dedication and commitment to the cause of equality and justice in the face of

personal sacrifice, and for standing up against racism and discrimination.

CORPORATE/PUBLIC IMAGE AWARD

The Missouri Supreme Court - Public

This Corporate/Public Image Award is given to a company or individual in the

public/private sector, in recognition of its/their commitment and dedication to equal

opportunity, employment, diversity, community support and leadership.

PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE AWARD

Larry Weber, Esq., Chuck Hatfield, Esq., Lieutenant Colonel Christina Case,

Master Sergeant Percy Johnson

This Presidential Choice Award is given to an organization or individuals in the

public/private sector, in recognition of its/their commitment and dedication to equal

opportunity, access, employment, diversity, community support and leadership.

MYRTLE SMITH ODEN YOUNG ADULT SERVICE AWARD – Cyrus Dashtaki, Esq.

The Myrtle Smith Oden Service Award is given to individuals who have worked faithfully

in the NAACP or other civic organizations for the overall betterment of the community.

LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD – Nimrod and Dr. Cynthia Chapel

The Lifetime Service Award is given in recognition of an individual for a lifetime career,

dedicated toward the cause of justice, equal opportunity and civil rights for all people.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Tyronne Allen, James Tippin, Esq.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of an individual who has

worked diligently and given honorable and dedicated service in the safeguard of justice

and democracy.

“Honor those who have worked in their professional and private capacities as citizens to

make our Community, state and nation a better place to live and truer to the ideals set

forth in the Bill of Rights and Constitution.” Said Chapel. “Civic duty is the debt we

owe for being a part of society and it is our only real opportunity to make communities

better.”

Founded in 1909, the 100 year old NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights

organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier

advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and

monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

Freedom Fund Dinner Approaches Saturday

PRESS RELEASE THE 46’TH ANNUAL NAACP FREEDOM FUND DINNER & CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 5:45 pm SILENT AUCTION AND RECEPTION 7:00 pm DINNER & AWARDS BANQUET CAPITOL PLAZA HOTEL JEFFERSON CITY MO GUEST SPEAKER, JEROME REIDE, JD, PhD NATIONAL FIELD ORGANIZER OF THE NAACP, WASHINGTON, D.C. TICKETS: ADULTS-$50.00 STUDENTS-$15.00 CHILDREN-$10.00 NAACP CELEBRATES 100 YEARS 1909-2009 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY JAZZ BAND FOR INFORMATION OR TICKETS CONTACT NIMROD CHAPEL SR. @573-659-3560 jcnaacp@gmail.com www.naacpjc.org

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE JEFFERSON CITY NAACP SILENT AUCTION, FREEDOM FUND DINNER AND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

JEFFERSON CITY Unit 4064
Chartered 1923

September 21, 2009

Dear Friend,

The Jefferson City Branch of the NAACP will host its 46th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner in conjunction with the celebration of the NAACP’s 100th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel on Saturday, October 3, 2009. As always, this is an occasion to reflect upon the past and embrace our future. We invite you to join us as we celebrate our theme, “100 Years: Living the Legacy.”

The Annual Freedom Fund Dinner is our primary fund-raiser to support branch activities and operation expenses. These funds provide college scholarships, access to limited legal information, support for local prison branches as VIC’s (Volunteers in Corrections), officer training at district and state meetings, and representative participation at state and national conferences. In addition, chapter volunteers work with area school districts to promote understanding about diversity concerns, and work with the Armed Services on equity issues. In an effort to continue work with these and other community endeavors, this branch requires approximately $15,000 per year. Since this is a volunteer organization, no funds are used for salaries. We would appreciate your support as an attendee, sponsor, and/or benefactor.

Call 573-230-6424 or email jcnaacp@gmail.com to order your tickets.

The Freedom Fund Dinner Committee and branch officers have again worked hard on this year’s evening of recognition and fellowship. Our first silent auction starts at 5:45 p.m., reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and dinner follows at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $50 individually or as part of an organizational sponsorship. Tickets for students are $15 and $10 for children under 12. In conjunction with this year’s dinner, we are happy to offer a beautiful book – NAACP: Celebrating a Century 100 Years in Pictures.

I look forward to seeing you at the Capitol Plaza Hotel on October 3rd at the 46th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Your participation is truly appreciated.

Nimrod Chapel, Jr.
Nimrod Chapel, Jr.
President, Jefferson City Unit 4064
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Kiwanis Club of Jefferson City Welcomes NAACP in Celebration of Centennial Anniversary

The Jefferson City community is rich in support. Today the Jefferson City NAACP will join the Kiwanis Club and pays tribute to the Constitutional rights that made America great. Its these rights that allow the Kiwanis to help scores of children all over the world and allow the NAACP to continue its historic work in promoting justice and equality for all. Involvement in our communities is rewarding work and it benefits communities and individuals in so many ways. If your not an active member of a benolevant organization and you have the capacity to contribute in any way, you ought to join. Organizations like the NAACP and the Kiwanis make America a better place.

NAACP STARTS RAPID REPORT SYSTEM TO HELP CITIZENS REPORT POLICE MISCONDUCT WITH CELL PHONES, PICTURES, AND VIDEO

NAACP HARNESSES CELL PHONE POWER TO LAUNCH NEW HIGH TECH "RAPID REPORT SYSTEM" TO HELP CITIZENS REPORT POLICE MISCONDUCT -- PART OF SWEEPING NEW CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE ON CRIME AND SAFETY
PRESS AVAILABILITY WITH NAACP PRESIDENT AND CEO BENJAMIN JEALOUS

MONDAY JULY 13TH 12 NOON NY HILTON AVE. OF THE AMERICAS

An innovative national program to help fight crime in American cities and towns will be unveiled Monday, July 13th at the NAACP Centennial Convention in New York City.

The initiative includes a bold new online effort, the NAACP Rapid Report System (RRS), a quick, effective way for citizens to report instances of police misconduct, and to help public safety officials move beyond the “tough on crime” policies that have lost their effectiveness.
The Rapid Report System will be available starting July 6, through the NAACP website (www.naacp.org). The user-friendly online RRS form will allow residents to send instant texts, emails, or video reports of police abuse to the association via cell phone.

Benjamin Jealous, President and CEO of the NAACP, said the initiative is part of a wider Criminal Justice strategy called "Smart and Safe,” that the NAACP will be launching during its Centennial Year.

“Nationwide, more than 26,000 citizen complaints of police officer use of force were filed with state and local law enforcement agencies in 2002. However, because many incidents are not reported, this number does not capture the full magnitude of the problem,” Jealous said.

“Research has shown that there are many barriers to reporting incidents of police misconduct, including intimidation at police departments and a lack of trust in the integrity of the system, among other reasons. This breakdown leads to an absence of public safety and a deterioration of the quality of life in many communities of color. But public safety is a civil and a human right; and so we want a more accurate count of these incidents,” Jealous said.

"We know that most of police officers around the nation are excellent public servants. But the few who violate people's rights are often not held accountable. We hope to improve the relationship between our community and law enforcement officers -- which is the best way to create the trust needed for police to effectively solve crimes," Jealous said.

The Rapid Report System will be demonstrated for attendees at the NAACP Centennial Convention July 11-16th at the New York Hilton. More information on the full Convention schedule is available at www.naacp.org.

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members in the U.S. around the world advocate for civil and human rights, conducting voter mobilization campaigns, and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

Report incidents from a mobile phone here http://www.naacp.org/research/test/mobile/ »

Report incidents from a web form here http://www.naacp.org/research/test/FORMS/»

Special Investigator to Examine Reggie Clemons Case

The Missouri Supreme Court has appointed a special investigator in the case of Reggie Clemons, an African-American man wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death. A petition filed with the Missouri Supreme Court on June suggests that police brutalized Clemons into giving a statement. The petition is based on new evidence, and also argues that Clemons' death sentence was excessive compared to those of other co-defendants. His execution was set for June 17, but was delayed by a federal appeals court. The NAACP has requested that Governor Jay Nixon appoint a Board of Inquiry and grant clemency to Clemons.

NAACP REQUESTS GOVERNOR JAY NIXON TO APPOINT BOARD OF INQUIRY AND SEEKS CLEMENCY TO STOP UNJUST EXECUTION

REGGIE CLEMONS SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTION JUNE 17 EVEN THOUGH TWO EYEWITNESSES FAIL
TO LINK HIM TO MURDER


NAACP National Board Member Harold Crumpton and NAACP Missouri State Conference President Mary Ratliff are requesting Governor Jay Nixon appoint a Board of Inquiry and grant clemency to Reggie Clemons who is on death row scheduled to be executed on June 17, 2009.
Clemons, 37, is an African-American man sentenced to death for the 1991 murder of two young women who drowned after plunging from the Chain of the Rocks Bridge into the Mississippi River. There was no physical evidence linking Reggie to the crime for which he received the death penalty: no fingerprints, no DNA, no hair or fiber samples. Reggie’s case is filled with many injustices, including police brutality, gross prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective defense counsel.
“Reggie Clemons was tortured by police into making a statement that was used against him at trial. But even after five hours of violent interrogation, he never confessed to murder,” stated NAACP National Board Member Harold Crumpton. “The two eyewitnesses failed to link Clemons to the murder. One of them initially confessed to the killing, and the other one got a sweetheart deal for his testimony. The other evidence was Clemons’ confession which was induced by hours of torture.” Crumpton said.
“Governor Nixon should convene a Board of Inquiry immediately and grant clemency for Reggie Clemons. More than 20% of black defendants who have been executed in the U.S. were convicted by all-white juries. Although St. Louis is more than 50 percent African American, there were only two black people on Reggie’s jury,” stated Mary Ratliff, NAACP Missouri State Conference President.
“It is wrong to put to death someone who clearly might be innocent. Our nation and our State are better than that. It is not only unjust for Reggie but for the families of the victims who deserve to have the real killers punished. Executing the innocent is a mistake that cannot be rectified,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous.
The Missouri State Conference of the NAACP is calling on supporters to fax (573-751-1588), send letters and emails to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and to sign a petition for clemency for Reggie Clemons at http://www.justiceforreggie.com.
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.
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Contact: Mary Ratliff, NAACP MO State Conference President 573-881-0163

NAACP CHALLENGES STATE ON CONTINUING VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

For Immediate Release
June 6, 2009

Columbia, MO- On June 1, 2009, the Attorney General certified a report to the Governor that certain citizens' constitutional rights to be safe in their person are being violated. The 4th amendment provides that every person has a right to be safe in their person from unreasonable search and seizure.

The state of Missouri is not protecting the constitutional rights of all citizens. If you are an African-American in Missouri you are 67% more likely than a Caucasian to be stopped by law enforcement. The data indicates that the likelihood of a person of color being stopped rose for the 4th straight year.

"The NAACP has strongly supported work of law enforcement, but will no longer tolerate violations of citizens' right to be safe in their person" said Mary Ratliff, NAACP State Conference President. "The Governor and Attorney General both acknowledged that Missouri law enforcement has continued to violate our civil rights. Now, as the oldest civil rights organization in the nation, we are calling on every citizen and every NAACP member to stand up for our constitutional rights through any and all applicable administrative and legal means.

In the coming months, the NAACP state conference will present its plan of action which will include meeting with the governor, the attorney general, the chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court as well as holding seminars, community meetings & rallies for the protection of civil rights. The local branches and state conference will provide further guidance in the near future.

For additional information, contact President Mary Ratliff at (573) 881-0163

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Will the Stimulus Funding Affect You?

“What Does the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Mean to You?”


Kelvin Simmons, Commission for the Office of Administration for the State of Missouri has the answers.


Come out and hear how the State of Missouri is taking advantage of the ARRA and how your community might benefit. The presentation will give citizens an overview of the Act and explain what Missouri is doing to make the most of the opportunities being presented. All monies that flow through Missouri state government will go through some part of the Office of Administration. He has done similar presentations in St. Louis and Kansas City so that individuals will understand what is going on with their tax money. Small business owners may get some ideas on how they can be included in the opportunities that will arise from this economic stimulus funding.

Thursday, May 28th, 7 PM
Teleconference Room, Inman Page Library Lincoln University’s Campus

NAACP LENDS HAND TO THOSE IN NEED

NAACP PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME, DISABLED, AND LOW VOLUME USERS OF THE JEFFERSON CITY TRASH SERVICE The Jefferson City NAACP is taking it to the streets!

As a service to the community, the NAACP is going door-to-door in various sections of the city over the next two weeks to distribute and help the Jefferson City citizenry fill out the CITY TRASH APPLICATIONS that are NOW AVAILABLE.Nimrod Chapel, Jr., said "It is the least the civic organization can do to provide a service to those who have often been over looked and forgotten after years and often decades of service to this community and the state." If your interested in helping call Rod at 816-309-5009 or e-mail jcnaacp@gmail.com

The City of Jefferson announces that it has begun accepting applications for reduced cost trash service, special needs trash service and small carts. "We feel that it might be of assistance to our seniors and disabled in actually completing the applications for a reduced fee and then turning them in to City Hall.There are three separate applications:

• GREEN APPLICATION - Discounted cost service for Low Income Households
• RED APPLICATION – Special Consideration or Physical Assistance for Disabled
• YELLOW APPLICATION – Request for Small Cart for Low Volume Users

These applications have been devised in response to citizen comments and public input over the past three months about the implementation of the universal trash program. City Administrator Steve Rasmussen has previously stated that, “there has been concern expressed for low income households, disabled, elderly and low volume users. We wanted to make sure we accommodate these concerns.” Chapel added that "We are pleased to help in this way. Too often, people think of the NAACP as a Black or minority organization, but the truth is that we are working for everyone that believes in justice, desires equality, and is willing to protect and defend liberty. And for us if it means taking out the trash, picking it up or collecting reduced fee application forms to assist our valued but often forgotten communities of seniors, the disabled, and lower income we are here and wish we could reach everyone to help."

The applications are now available at City Hall and on online at: http://www.jeffcitymo.org/trashandrecycling/trash.html. They will also be available at the Public Library, Samaritan Center, Senior Citizen Centers and the following Customer Service Centers:HyVee, Schnucks, Schultes, WalMart, Save-a lot, & Gerbes. Applications must be returned to City Hall by SUNDAY May 31, 2009. For additional information contact City Hall at (573) 634-6304.

CENTENNIAL PRAYER BREAKFAST

NAACP CENTENNIAL
PRAYER BREAKFAST

A salute to 100 years of the NAACP making CIVIL RIGHTS a REALITY for all.
Featured Speaker: Rev. Dr. CH (LTC) K. Llewellyn McGhee, D. Min, NREMT-B

April 25, 2009
8:30 AM — 10:00 AM
Scruggs University Center Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO

Tickets are $15 per person for breakfast only.

Value tickets can be purchased for $45 and will also include a one year membership.

General body meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 7 — 8 p.m.

To purchase tickets in advance, or for more information, please contact Nimrod Chapel at 573-230-6424, Nimrod Chapel, Jr., at 816-309-5009 or any NAACP member.
A salute to 100 years of the NAACP making CIVIL RIGHTS a REALITY for all.

Introducing Benjamin Todd Jealous the 17th President of the NAACP

This letter is a bit late to hit the blog, but all the more important,

Next week a new chapter will begin at the NAACP when Benjamin Todd Jealous, 35, becomes only the 17th President of the NAACP in its 99-year history. Mr. Jealous has spent his professional life working for the very social justice concerns for which the NAACP advocates. We believe that he is a perfect match, and I think you will agree.

A life-long community activist, Mr. Jealous organized his first voter registration drive at age 14, with a determination that stemmed from being raised in a family that has actively supported the NAACP for five generations.

He began his career as a community organizer with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund working on issues of healthcare access in Harlem. At age 21, Jealous moved to Mississippi to work as a field organizer as part of a successful campaign to stop the state's plan to close two of its three public historically black universities, and convert one of them into a prison.

During that time, he took a job at Mississippi's Jackson Advocate newspaper investigating human rights abuses. His reporting for the frequently firebombed weekly paper was credited with exposing corruption amongst high-ranking officials at notorious Parchman State Prison. His investigations also helped to acquit a black small farmer who had been wrongfully and maliciously accused of arson.

He soon became Managing Editor at the Advocate, and eventually went on to serve as Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a federation of more than 200 black community newspapers. While at the NNPA, he rebuilt its 90-year old national news service and launched a web-based initiative that more than doubled the number of black newspapers publishing online.

His career path has also included leadership positions at Amnesty International, where he directed the U.S. Domestic Human Rights Program and published their widely acclaimed 2004 report, Threat and Humiliation: Racial Profiling, Domestic Security, and Human Rights in the United States, leading efforts to rebuild public support against racial profiling post 9/11.
Most recently, Mr. Jealous served as President of the Rosenberg Foundation, an independent institution that supports civil and human rights advocacy related to the economic interests of working people.

A Rhodes Scholar as well as an accomplished activist, Mr. Jealous is one of the best and brightest of his generation; and he represents a new generation for the NAACP. To learn more about him, visit the NAACP website.

I hope you will join me in welcoming Benjamin Todd Jealous to our organization. I know we can expect great things from his leadership.

Sincerely,

Julian BondChairman of the Board, NAACP

2009 Calendar of Events

March 18, 2009
Century Luncheon
McAlisters, noon-1 PM
$25 for lunch and discounted membership

March 21, 2009
Film and Discussion with Famous Director Kevin Wilmont
CSA: Confederate States of America
Langston Hughes Theater, 6 PM

At 6 p.m., on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Lincoln University Langston Hughes Theater, don’t miss the highly acclaimed Sundance Film fest award winning showing of “CSA: Confederate States of America” followed by a discussion and Q&A after the show lead by the film’s director, Professor Kevin Willmott. The Jefferson City NAACP Branch and Lincoln University’s NAACP Student Chapter host the event. Tickets for students are free with a valid ID and $5 for non-students.

Call Rod Chapel at 816-309-5009 or e-mail at rod_chapel@embarqmail.com for more details.

March 25, 2009
Century Luncheon
McAlisters, noon-1 PM
$25 for lunch and discounted membership

April 25, 2009
Prayer Breakfast
A salute to 100 years of the NAACP making CIVIL RIGHTS a REALITY for all
Lincoln University Scruggs University Center
8:30 AM

April 28, 2009
Century Luncheon
McAlisters noon-1 PM
$25 for lunch and discounted membership

May 18, 2009
Bowling Tournament
Westgate Lanes, 7 PM
Teams of 5 at $20 per person
More information -Glen Bonner 573-690-1097

May 20, 2009
Century Luncheon
McAlisters, noon-1 PM
$25 for lunch and discounted membership

June 6, 2009
Missouri NAACP State Quarterly Meeting
Hilton Garden inn, 3300 Vandiver Dr., Columbia MO
David Williams, acting Director for MoDOT Equal Opportunity & Diversity Division will be present.
573-814-5464
Columbia, 10 – 5 pm

July 10-12, 2009
Missouri Legislative Black Caucus
Kansas City Missouri
http://www.mlbcf.com/


July 11-16, 2009
NAACP 100th Centennial Convention
New York, NY

August 10, 2009
Bowling Tournament
Westgate Lanes, 7 PM
Teams of 5 at $20 per person
More information -Glen Bonner 573-690-1097


September 26, 2009
Missouri NAACP State Quarterly Meeting
Columbia, 10 – 4 pm

October 3, 2009
Freedom Fund Dinner
6 PM

General Body Meetings the 3rd Monday of every month from 7-8 PM at the Jefferson City Community Center located at 608 E. Dunklin, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Visit us on the web at http://jcnaacp.blogspot.com/