Local NAACP News – September 2016
Photo: Bruce Kennedy
by Carmen Ramos-Kennedy –
NAACP Activities Engage Public and Public Policy
Voter registration drive
The Asheville-Buncombe Branch NAACP, in coalition with Democracy NC, will continue its voter education and engagement campaign, It’s Our Time, It’s Our Vote. Voter registration Training and/or Registration Drives are scheduled for several upcoming dates:
- Sept. 17 at St. James AME Church
- Sept. 20 location TBD
- Sept. 27 at A-B Tech, UNCA, Warren Wilson College, Mars Hills College, local high schools throughout the county
- Oct. 1 at Hill Street Baptist Church and Blue Ridge Pride Festival
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Darlene Azarmi, Political Action Chair, at [email protected] or (828) 216-3430.
Racial Justice Coalition
Representing the local branch of NAACP on the Racial Justice Coalition, President Ramos-Kennedy will continue engaging with the working group that will review and make recommendations to Chief Hooper in regard to Asheville Police Department’s lethal force and de-escalation policy.
Mountain Moral Monday 3
In coalition with the Mountain People’s Assembly, the local Branch of NAACP and other regional Branches of NAACP, will host Asheville’s third Mountain Moral Monday at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct 24 in Pack Square. Rev. Dr. William Barber will be the keynote speaker. For more details and to volunteer, visit www.facebook.com/events/1193397324043671/
If you have questions, contact Carmen Ramos-Kennedy at (828) 423-6476, or [email protected]. The Branch’s regular monthly meeting is the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Hill Street Baptist Church, 135 Hill St., Asheville 28801.
Carmen Ramos-Kennedy is the President of the Asheville-Buncombe County NAACP Branch #5363. For questions and membership information, call (828) 255-4453, or send an email to [email protected]. Asheville Buncombe NAACP, PO Box 2881, Asheville, NC 28802.
