The chapter is inviting the public to attend a panel discussion titled “Then vs. Now — What Has Changed,” which will explore cultural changes in the Lima area from the Civil Rights Movement to today.

NAACP Lima Unit 3170 will discuss cultural changes in the Lima area from the Civil Rights Movement to celebrate Black History Month at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Grace Church Ministries, 2945 Wells Drive,

The Dayton branch of the NAACP held an event for Black History Month Thursday. The event was called “Then and Now: What Has Changed?” and had guest speaker Hezekiah Watkins, who is the last surviving Freedom Rider.

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we're highlgihting different leaders in the community. This week, meet your newest NAACP chapter #1016 President Beverly Cade. Beverly says she was so excited when she found out she won.

NMSU’s Black Programs hosted City Connection in celebration of Black History Month at the Health, Education, and Social Transformation Hall Auditorium on Feb. 8. Students talked and collaborated with the City of Las Cruces and NAACP’s Doña Ana County Branch and NMSU NAACP College Chapter.

Since 1909, the NAACP has been advocating for the rights and equality of African Americans. In honor of Black History Month, the University of Memphis NAACP chapter held The Live Museum. Started by Clivona Burse ( UofM NAACP VP) in 2017,

The NAACP stands for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This group is an American civil rights organization formed back in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans.

For 85 years, the NAACP local chapter has promoted Black history and culture and strives to educate SD on thoughtful advocacy and awareness.

This year the theme of Black History Month was African American Labor and speaker Dr. Uzoma Miller focused on the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. He told about the group and how they were dehumanized to the point where they worked long demanding hours and were forced to all answer to the same name, George.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The 2nd annual Black History Month Celebration takes place from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Coronado Theater. The free event begins with performances from the Yavo Drumline, singers, poets and dancers. Attendees will also learn about Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Dr. Mae Jemison and the Tuskegee Airmen.

The Schenectady NAACP celebrated Black History Month on Saturday by honoring the Mohawk Giants, a Black baseball team that played in Schenectady until 1915.