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SHARE THE JOURNEY TO FREEDOM
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE
The NAACP was founded Feb. 12. 1909 and is the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely recognized grassroots–based civil rights organization. Its more than half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.
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The Hard Truth
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Excess African American Death in WNC (2010-2014)
15%
Drop in investment in K-12 education (2002-2017)
1/4
Children in Macon County experiencing hunger
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Get Involved!
Meetings for members are held on the third Saturday of every month. Please mark your calendars. We hope to see all of our members at our monthly meetings, and if you are not currently a member, we would love to have you join! To become a member or receive more information please contact us.