Northern Oakland County Branch (NOCB) - Naacp

Northern Oakland County Branch (NOCB) - Naacp The founding of the NOCB-NAACP was initiated by the “Men’s Club” of Newman A.M.C. Church of Pontiac, MI. Newman’s Pastor at the time, Reverend J.A. Spears, Rev.

As a result of their hard work and efforts, a Charter was issued by the National NAACP organization on July 12, 1920. Charleston was installed as the branch’s first President. Through the years, others have served as President of the branch: J.A. Charleston, Samuel Whitfield, M.L. Boyles, Rev. W.L. Harris, Ladora Hunt, Leroy Hunt, Dr. Harry Riggs, Frank Carruthers, Lindwood Flack, Jr. , Milton He

nry, Esq., Otis Lawrence, Charles Tucker, Rev. Joseph Moore, Vera Cabarrass, James Dyer, James Matthews, Elbert Hatchett, Esq., Freeman Watkins, Albert Shaw, Jimmie Randolph, Rev. Thomas Hughes, Roosevelt Daniel, Liz Bond. At present, Dr. Eugene Rogers is the Branch President
In 1986 the Northern Oakland County Branch assisted with the birth of a new chapter the Southern Oakland County Branch of the NAACP. Each year, the branch holds its annual Fight for Freedom Dinner. This is the major fundraiser of local NAACP branches through-out the country, as well as, for the national organization. The many “Dinner” sponsors and advertisers help carry out the branches work to ensure equal treatment and opportunity for all citizens. Visit the WEBSITE for information on the Freedom Fund Dinner: www.naacp-nocb.org

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Pontiac, MI
48342

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+12483389334

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