NAACP Buffalo Branch

02/02/2023

We're kicking off doing what
we do best: honoring our ancestors with action, fighting
for Black lives, and amplifying Black excellence.

02/01/2023

As we enter Black History Month, we commend our community partners, including Black Achievers Inc., NAACP Buffalo Branch, Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center, Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, African American Veterans Monument WNY, Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, and others for their important work.

01/28/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 27, 2023

Contact: Trovon Williams, [email protected]

BALTIMORE — Today, the Memphis Police Department released footage of the brutal beating by police which led to Tyre Nichols' death earlier this month. NAACP President & CEO, Derrick Johnson, reacted to the newly released footage with the following statement:

"I am disturbed and disgusted by the sheer brutality and lack of humanity on display in the footage released today. No person should ever be subjected to such violence, to have to call for their mother as they are being brutalized by police. This video is a stark reminder that in America, on any day of the week, a Black person can be brutally beaten to death less than a hundred feet from his home by those who are supposedly here to 'serve and protect' our communities. Let me be clear - a traffic stop should not result in the brutal death of an unarmed man - period.

Now that the footage has been released: how much more bloodshed will it take before Congress acts? How much more trauma and tragedy must the Black community experience in order to spark real change? The police officers involved have been expeditiously charged – but that is far from enough to ensure justice for Tyre. We need action that ensures no one must ever experience or witness this kind of violence at the hands of law enforcement ever again.

To all members of Congress: As you leave the halls of Congress today and return to your comfortable homes, take a moment to think about the pleas for mercy that Tyre cried as he begged for his mother, and ask yourself the question; what if this was your child? Your continued failure to act has left Tyre's blood, and the blood of the countless Black lives claimed by police violence on your hands. Get up and do something. We are done dying."

01/27/2023

NAACP Statement Ahead of the Release of the Police Video in Tyre Nichols' Case
Statement from the President - NAACP
NAACP President Derrick Johnson released the following statement ahead of the release of the police video in Tyre Nichols' case:


"Our country is once again bracing for the release of another traumatizing video of yet another police killing. If anyone needs to see this video, it's every single leader in congress. Sit in your comfy leather chair, watch the video when it is released, and tell us what else you need to vote "yes" on police reform. By failing to write a piece of legislation, you're writing another obituary. By failing to pass the legislation, you're passing on your sworn duty to protect the people. We know just how much all of you will be thinking and praying upon the release of the video, you don't need to mention it. Instead, tell us what you're going to do about it. Tell us what you're going to do to honor Tyre Nichols. Tell us what you're going to do to show his family, his loving son, and this entire nation, that his life was not lost in vain. We can name all the victims of police violence, but we can't name a single law you have passed to address it."

01/16/2023

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We will forever honor his life’s work with action. Join the celebration at MLK.Day. ✊🏾

01/11/2023

Ways to remember and give back to our community

01/11/2023

"People are sold each and every day! What
are we the people supposed to do about
t? Hear from those who live it, work to fight
it, and those who are a part of vulnerable
populations! #1-11-2023- MEET ME IN YOUR
BLUE!"

01/07/2023

Buffalo NAACP invite everyone to our Meet and Greet on Monday January 9th at the Northland Workforce Training Center.

Join us as we swear in the 2023-24 Executive Committee and introduce committee leadership. Learn how you can join and help the Buffalo NAACP.

01/05/2023

Buffalo NAACP invite everyone to our Meet and Greet on Monday January 9th at the Northland Workforce Training Center.

Join us as we swear in the 2023-24 Executive Committee and introduce committee leadership. Learn how you can join and help the Buffalo NAACP.

01/05/2023

Buffalo NAACP invite everyone to our Meet and Greet on Monday January 9th at the Northland Workforce Training Center.

Join us as we swear in the 2023-24 Executive Committee and introduce committee leadership. Learn how you can join and help the Buffalo NAACP.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year Buffalo!

12/26/2022

Habari Gani! Today is the 1st Day of Kwanzaa. Celebrate Kwanzaa week with your family and loved ones!

12/21/2022

Our President Rev Mark Blue is ranked on the 2022 Power Upstate 100 List

https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2022/12/2022-upstate-power-100/380937/ -blue

12/05/2022

Looking to form a business? Check out this amazing opportunity happening next Tuesday, Dec. 6! Be sure to secure your spot and register

11/17/2022

We send celebrations to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Happy Founders Day.

11/16/2022

I am astonished that establishments such as Seneca Nation Affiliates can open a methadone treatment facility on my block without engaging the community to mitigate any of negative impact this type of facility is known to cause to communities of color. Especially with the recent shooting incident that look place at the Methadone Treatment Facility on Virigina Street, Seneca Nation should be working with the community to make sure incidents like those don't happen in the University District. Today it's my neighborhood tomorrow it's yours!!!

11/14/2022

The Black Panther Wakanda Forever movie was very inspirational. The movie demonstrated how diversity and differences can be resolved and turned into opportunity when individuals and communities come together. Thank you Walmart Community Relations, Tops Market, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the Educational Opportunity Program for providing us this opportunity to share with our community. Special thanks to the Buffalo Wakanda Alliance and the Galactic Tribe for your partnership. We were able to bring 540 community members together for the premier screening last week.

11/12/2022

We again would like to thank for helping us make this event happen.

11/12/2022

11/11/2022

We can't wait to see the Black Panther movie with

11/11/2022

We would like to thank our service members for their service

11/08/2022

Come join us and meet Dr. Unseld Robinson

11/08/2022

Come join us and meet Dr. Unseld Robinson

11/07/2022

TRUTH!!

11/07/2022

Let us handle your ride to the polls to tomorrow. Pull up in a ride on us and !

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3gYoc75. Valid for 2 free rides* (Up to $25. While supplies last. Terms apply.)

11/06/2022

Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony

Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony

11/05/2022

Now in collaboration with Buffalo NAACP , the tickets for our screening will are FREE! Do not wait! Tickets are VERY limited! 1 entry per person! Limit 10 per group!
https://buffalonaacp.org/black-panther-movie-public-screening/

11/05/2022

WNY Education Alliance Conference

10/29/2022

10/29/2022

Make Your Voice and Your Choice Count.
VOTE
Early Voting Starts Today

10/27/2022

2023 COMMUNITY-BASED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

2023 COMMUNITY-BASED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

This program helps train building owners who live on the East Side in real estate development.

10/27/2022

JCRC was in attendance at this past week’s Buffalo NAACP 54th Annual Medgar Evers Awards Dinner. Buffalo’s JCRC was honored to be able to purchase a table and have so many members of our community in attendance to support all the good work of the NAACP Buffalo Branch.

10/25/2022

Reverend Mark E. Blue, president of the Buffalo NAACP, speaks at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tues., Oct. 25 at 12:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84579042678