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JAMAICA BRANCH NAACP
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Jamaica NAACP a Hit at National Convention
August 2019
Members of the Jamaica Branch of the NAACP represented the group with distinction at the 110th annual NAACP national convention in Detroit, Mich. last month from July 20 to 24. Continue reading here.
NAACP Kicks Off Summer Voter Registration Drive
June 2014
The Jamaica Branch kicked off its summer voter registration drive on Saturday, June 7, with the support of branch members, volunteers, NYS NAACP leadership and elected officials. Read more here.
The Jamaica Branch Opposes New Upstate Senate Seat
March 2012
Representatives from the branch were joined by local leaders to call on Governor Cuomo to oppose the creation of a new Senate seat in upstate New York, citing the need for additional representation downstate instead. The Times Ledger has more details here.
More News....
October 22, 2020: Lawmakers Push Legislation to Simplify Absentee Ballot Returns - Queens County Politics
October 22, 2020: Dinowitz & Colleagues Call to Abolish Cost to Mail In Absentee Ballots - Norwood News
September 28, 2020: Readers sound off on cab driver aid - New York Daily News
March 12, 2020: Queens borough president candidates talk local issues, QNS.com
January 16, 2020: Black leaders still revere MLK today, Queens Chronicle
September 16, 2019: NYPD officials ‘dragging their feet’ on release of body camera footage, Queens Daily Eagle
July 30, 2019: Jamaica NAACP members attend national convention - Queens Daily Eagle
February 14, 2019: New leadership at NAACP in Jamaica
March 3, 2018: York College tackles human trafficking with upcoming forum, Times Ledger
October 5, 2017: Lancman introduces juvenile lineup bill, Queens Chronicle
November 3, 2016: NAACP, NYPD offer prep for police exam, Queens Chronicle
October 15, 2015: Assembly debate gets heated before Election Day, Times Ledger
October 30, 2014: NAACP Says No to Prop 1, Queens Chronicle
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