The Mission and Vision of the Branch
The mission of the Alexandria Branch of 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 discrimination.
The vision of the Branch is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.
Upcoming Events and Announcements
FEBRUARY
• 2, General Membership Meeting, Charles Houston Community Center, 7 - 9 pm. Join us to hear from
Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy. He will be discussing his work on Capitol Hill and how the Branch can become more active in advocating on the local and federal level.
• 4, Black HIV/AIDS Day Symposium, Alleyene AME Zion Church, 1419 King Street, Alexandria, VA
• 17, NAACP Image Awards, Live on NBC from 8-10 pm. This event will showcase the achievements and performances of people of color in the arts. Featured will be a star-studded line up of performers, winners, and presenters.
• 26, Black History Month Program and Soul Food Tasting, Charles Houston Community Center
(co-sponsor Black History Museum), 2 - 4 p.m.
Theme: "Black Women in American History and Culture." Membership table set-up. www.asalh.org