NAACP Buffalo Branch

NAACP Buffalo Branch The Buffalo Branch of the NAACP shall be to improve the political, educational, social and economic status of minority groups. The Buffalo Branch NAACP since its inception, primarily serves the African American community within the Buffalo area.
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With the enactment of the Civil Rights legislations, social, government and private agencies have come into being, such as the NYS Human Rights Commission and Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC). These groups and agencies have the legal authority to act for aggrieved persons. So while the NAACP continues to receive these complaints the local branch refers those cases they cannot, or have no authority to handle, to the proper designated agencies.

Mission: The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

Operating as usual

08/28/2020
2020 Virtual March on Washington | The March (LIVE)

2020 Virtual March on Washington | The March (LIVE)

Live Stream Commitment March Convened by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, the Commitment March will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington ...

08/28/2020
2020 Virtual March on Washington | The Call

2020 Virtual March on Washington | The Call

It's time to set a bold new Black agenda. For generations, African Americans in this country have faced an anti-Black pandemic. From the unjust killings of i...

08/27/2020
"There's a lot going on: how to cope when the world is in crisis" (Replay)

From COVID-19 to heightened racial tensions, you may be feeling a range of emotions right now: tired, exhausted, angry, sad, overwhelmed. You are not alone. In times like these, it's important to have a safe space where you can talk honestly about how you're feeling without judgment. YAAC invites you to come express your emotions and discuss how we as a community can support each other.

Finding balance between staying informed on breaking news and protecting your mental health.

Featured panelists include: Rev. Craig Douglass, Executive Director at Families’ Child Advocacy Network & local psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Grace, MD

Join us today at 8:00pm ET for a line up of civil rights activists, performers, and organizers that’s demanding a call f...
08/27/2020

Join us today at 8:00pm ET for a line up of civil rights activists, performers, and organizers that’s demanding a call for police accountability reform and to mobilize voters ahead of the November elections. RSVP at 2020march.com.
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For generations, African Americans in this country have faced an anti-Black pandemic. From the unjust killings of innocent African Americans to the disproportionate impact of a global health pandemic, Black people have been getting attacked on all fronts. This moment has exposed the inequality embedded in the underlying fabric of our nation.

Join the thousands - virtually-who will March on Washington to set forth a bold new Black agenda restore and recommit to the dream. The Commitment March, convened by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., for an inclusive day of action. #NonstopToNovember

https://2020march.com/2020 Virtual #MarchonWashington featuring @staceyabrams, @mahershalaali, @hermusicofficial @bebewi...
08/27/2020

https://2020march.com/

2020 Virtual #MarchonWashington featuring @staceyabrams, @mahershalaali, @hermusicofficial @bebewinans and much more...

Click the #linkinbio to RSVP

THIS WEEK: Sign up your fraternity, sorority, group, chapter, church, company, or organization for the 2020 Virtual Marc...
08/27/2020

THIS WEEK: Sign up your fraternity, sorority, group, chapter, church, company, or organization for the 2020 Virtual March on Washington
SIGN UP: https://2020march.com/add-your-organization/

#NonstoptoNovember

08/27/2020
08/27/2020
08/27/2020

From COVID-19 to heightened racial tensions, you may be feeling a range of emotions right now: tired, exhausted, angry, sad, overwhelmed. You are not alone. In times like these, it's important to have a safe space where you can talk honestly about how you're feeling without judgment. YAAC invites you to come express your emotions and discuss how we as a community can support each other.

Finding balance between staying informed on breaking news and protecting your mental health.

Featured panelists include: Rev. Craig Douglass, Executive Director at Families’ Child Advocacy Network & local psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Grace, MD

08/25/2020

NAACP Family,

As you know, next week we will commemorate the 57thAnniversary of the March on Washington, with a coalition of partners and participating organizations.

Coming days after both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention, the 2020 Virtual March on Washington will set forth a bold new Black agenda — advocating for comprehensive reform, economic empowerment, and equitable access to health care, education, and the ballot box.

08/24/2020
Buffalo Jewish Community Relations Council
08/23/2020

Buffalo Jewish Community Relations Council

Thank you Dr. Irwin Gelman for helping NAACP Buffalo Branch safely fill hand sanitizers bottles for free distribution. Thank you @Angela Blue for the opportunity and organizing. Want to help?Message @BuffaloJCRC

#Repost @naacp• • • • • •The NAACP has filed a federal lawsuit against the Postmaster General of the United States Posta...
08/23/2020

#Repost @naacp
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The NAACP has filed a federal lawsuit against the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service for deliberately attempting to sabotage the U.S. Postal Service to obstruct voting by mail and to ensure a favorable outcome in the election.

We need your help to ensure that democracy works for all come November. Join the fight.

#SaveTheUSPS #DeliverDemocracy

08/22/2020
Join Us For A Virtual Conversation With Buffalo-Native Author And Diversity Consultant E. Dolores Johnson For A Discussi...
08/18/2020

Join Us For A Virtual Conversation With Buffalo-Native Author And Diversity Consultant E. Dolores Johnson For A Discussion Of Her Memoir, Say I’m Dead: A Family Memoir Of Race, Secrets, And Love.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 From 11:00 Am – 12:00 Pm

Hosted By Claudine Ewing Of WGRZ- Channel 2

https://buffalonaacp.org/event/race-family-and-identity/

Join Us For A Virtual Conversation With Buffalo-Native Author And Diversity Consultant E. Dolores Johnson For A Discussi...
08/18/2020
Race, Family, and Identity

Join Us For A Virtual Conversation With Buffalo-Native Author And Diversity Consultant E. Dolores Johnson For A Discussion Of Her Memoir, Say I’m Dead: A Family Memoir Of Race, Secrets, And Love.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 From 11:00 Am – 12:00 Pm

Hosted By Claudine Ewing Of WGRZ- Channel 2

https://buffalonaacp.org/event/race-family-and-identity/

Join us for a virtual conversation with Buffalo-native author and diversity consultant E. Dolores Johnson for a discussion of her memoir, Say I’m Dead: A Family Memoir of Race, Secrets, and L…

08/06/2020
Should Millard Fillmore's name be removed from WNY?
08/05/2020
Should Millard Fillmore's name be removed from WNY?

Should Millard Fillmore's name be removed from WNY?

Fillmore is remembered for his contributions in helping establish Buffalo General Hospital and the University at Buffalo. However, Fillmore's presidency included a controversial connection to slavery.

08/01/2020
Second Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church

Thank you everyone who came out to help and who liked and shared the event. We were able to help over 500 families with food and masks.

Second Baptist Church
08/01/2020

Second Baptist Church

More people have shown up. Get down here while you can. We're here till its all gone!

Second Baptist Church
08/01/2020

Second Baptist Church

Fresh fruits and vegetables. Come get this free food!

08/01/2020

Food giveaway at 18 Church St Lackawana NY. Still plenty of food and masks left.

Please like and share

Doing Voter Registration todayFree food giveaway at Second Baptist Church till 12pm today
08/01/2020

Doing Voter Registration today

Free food giveaway at Second Baptist Church till 12pm today

07/30/2020
Second Baptist Church

We're announcing a Major Food Giveaway this Saturday on August 1st from 9am to 12pm at Second Baptist Church at 18 Church St in Lackawanna NY. We have enough to feed 500 families! First Come First Server!

We're announcing a Major Food Giveaway this Saturday on August 1st from 9am to 12pm at Second Baptist Church at 18 Church St in Lackawanna NY. We have enough to feed 500 families! First Come First Server!

07/23/2020
hcr.ny.gov

The NYS Home and Community Renewals COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Applicants will not need to repay this assistance. The Covid Rent Relief Program is not first come, first served. Applications will be accepted throughout the two-week application period. HCR will prioritize eligible households with “greatest economic and social need” accounting for income, rent burden, percent of income lost and risk of homelessness.

The rental assistance payment will cover the difference between the household’s rent burden on March 1, 2020 and the increase in rent burden for the months the households is applying for assistance. Households can apply for up to four months in rental assistance.

Eligible households must meet the following criteria:

Before March 1, 2020 and at the time of application, household income must have been below 80% of the area median income, adjusted for household size. You can find your county’s area median income, based on your household size: www.hcr.ny.gov/eligible-income-limits-80-ami-county
Before March 1, 2020 and at the time of application, the household must have been paying more than 30% of gross monthly income towards rent. Gross income includes wages as well as any cash grants, child support, social security, unemployment benefits, etc.)
Applicants must have lost income during the period of April 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
· See our FAQs, for more information.
HCR has created a dedicated call center to provide residents with help Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Call the COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center at 1-833-499-0318 or email at [email protected]

Address

395 E Ferry St
Buffalo, NY
14208-1504

General information

The following statement of objectives is found on the first page of the NAACP Constitution - the principal objectives of the Association shall be: -To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens -To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States -To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes -To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing civil rights -To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination -To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP's Articles of Incorporation and this Constitution.

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(716) 884-7242

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Videos

"There's a lot going on: how to cope when the world is in crisis" (Replay)
"There's a lot going on: how to cope when the world is in crisis" (Replay)

From COVID-19 to heightened racial tensions, you may be feeling a range of emotions right now: tired, exhausted, angry, sad, overwhelmed. You are not alone. In times like these, it's important to have a safe space where you can talk honestly about how you're feeling without judgment. YAAC invites you to come express your emotions and discuss how we as a community can support each other. Finding balance between staying informed on breaking news and protecting your mental health. Featured panelists include: Rev. Craig Douglass, Executive Director at Families’ Child Advocacy Network & local psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Grace, MD

Food giveaway at 18 Church St Lackawana NY. Still plenty of food and masks left. Please like and share

Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 4
Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 4

Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 4

Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 3
Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 3

Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 2
Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 2

Erin M. Moss, B.A., M.A., LMHC joins us tonight for Week 2 of Mindfulness Mondays in recognition of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 1
Mindfulness Mondays in July - Week 1

Karl Shallowhorn, M.S., CASAC joins us tonight for Week 1 of Mindfulness Mondays in recognition of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

Descendants of Fredrick Douglas recite his famous 4th of July speech

NAACP Speaks: Buffalo Police Brutality and the case of Quinton Suttles.
NAACP Speaks: Buffalo Police Brutality and the case of Quinton Suttles.

Buffalo NAACP Branch President Rev. Mark Blue had a discussion with Joshua Ramos, ESQ about Buffalo Police brutality and the his case with Quentin Suttles.

#Repost @senatortimkennedy • • • • • • Mt. Olive Baptist Church/Buffalo NY Our Mobile Food Pantry with @feedmorewny @buffalo_naacp is now underway at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Buffalo. This particular neighborhood has been hit hardest by #COVID19. Working alongside dozens of volunteers, we expect to serve 1,000+ families over the next two hours.

NAACP Young Adult Action Committee, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc and UB Dems get the debate under way at tonight's Debate watch party! #demdebate #watchparty #naacpnextgen

NAACP Buffalo Branch supports Project Mona's House at general body meeting.

"Are Civil Rights Really for Everyone?" Program

"Are Civil Rights Really for Everyone?" Program

"Are Civil Rights Really for Everyone?" Program

"Are Civil Rights Really for Everyone?" Program

"Are Civil Rights Really for Everyone?" Program

"Are Civil Rights Really for Everyone?" Program

Learn more about Early Voting. Polling places will now be open 10 days instead of 1. You can also vote at polling places outside of your designated place.

Learn more about Early Voting coming up this October for the next election.

Information about Early Voting in New York State

Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke

#Repost @derricknaacp • • • • • • Here’s why the 2020 census is so important! #Repost @hot97 ・・・ @NAACP President @DerrickNAACP speaks on the 2020 #Census debate on #EbroInTheMorning Watch the important conversation: (Link in bio)

Rev. Mark Blue, President Buffalo NAACP Branch. "What's Next" Forum

Rev. Mark Blue, President Buffalo NAACP Branch

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