Cheltenham Area Branch NAACP

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Cheltenham Area Branch NAACP Our Cheltenham NAACP, Branch 2383 General Body Meetings are every third Monday at 7 PM each month. The NAACP is a membership organization serving the community.

Use this link to become a member: https://naacp.my.site.com/BecomeaMember/s/ William Taylor - President

Cheltenham Area Branch of the NAACP Serving the Towns of: Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Springfield, Plymouth Meeting and Whitemarsh Townships. Mission Statement
The mission of the Cheltenham Area Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP, is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons, and to eliminate racial hatred and racial, ethnic religious and sexual orientation discrimination in Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Springfield, Plymouth Meeting and Whitemarsh Townships. Vision Statement
The vision of the Cheltenham Area Branch NAACP mirrors the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. Objectives
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 its Constitution.

07/02/2026

🎤 West Philly’s Got Talent! 🎤

In 2026, the nation marks its 250th anniversary and here in Philadelphia, we’re celebrating with the voices, creativity, and talent of our own community.

Community Hero PA is looking for local performers to take the stage at our 5th Annual Community in Action Festival for the West Philly’s Got Talent Contest!

Do you sing, dance, perform spoken word, play an instrument, tell clean jokes, or have another stage-friendly talent? This is your chance to show West Philly what you’ve got.

🏆 $250 Prize in honor of the 250th celebration
⏱️ 3-minute performance limit
👥 Ages 18 & up
🎭 Family-friendly content only

📍 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway | Philadelphia, PA 19139
🕐 Contest Time: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
🎉 Festival runs 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/west-philly-talent

Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your talent. Let’s celebrate creativity, culture, and neighborhood pride — West Philly style.

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06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Black freedom.

Juneteenth reminds us of the strength, resilience, and determination of those who came before us and the responsibility we share to continue building a more just future.

May we honor the legacy of our ancestors not only through reflection, but through action — in our work, in our communities, at the polls and beyond.

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06/19/2026
On Monday, June 15th, the Cheltenham Area Branch of the NAACP honored graduating students from high schools in our servi...
06/19/2026

On Monday, June 15th, the Cheltenham Area Branch of the NAACP honored graduating students from high schools in our service area, providing them with a scholarship Award. We congratulate each of you and wish you well in your future endeavors.

Gianna Lear Cheltenham High School
Arena Robinson Jenkintown High School
Chase Lee Springfield High School
Kayla Boakye Plymouth Whitemarsh HS

Please join the Cheltenham Branch of the NAACP at these local Juneteenth events. On Thursday, June 18th, there will be a...
06/06/2026

Please join the Cheltenham Branch of the NAACP at these local Juneteenth events. On Thursday, June 18th, there will be a Juneteenth flag raising at the LaMott Community Center at 12 noon. Then, on Friday, June 19th, the Cheltenham African American Alliance will host the annual Celebration of Freedom Festival at Cheltenham High School from 10 am - 4 pm. We hope to see you there!
William Taylor III

PLEASE MARK YOU CALENDARS ! There will be a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the La Mott Community Center on Thursday...
05/23/2026

PLEASE MARK YOU CALENDARS !

There will be a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the La Mott Community Center on Thursday June 18th @ 12 0'clock. Please pass the word and plan to attend this historic event.

Juneteenth is a Federal Holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in1865 when union troops arrived in Galveston Texas, to announce that the state's enslaved Black residents were finally free.... more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation

Great news happening in Bucks with the Bucks County NAACP
05/21/2026

Great news happening in Bucks with the Bucks County NAACP

The African American Museum of Bucks County is preparing to open at Boone Farm, marking the organization's first permanent home. Click here to read 👉 https://ebx.sh/uZ7jId

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