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Monday, 06 September 2010

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DAYTON UNIT NAACP BEGINNINGS

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•In 1914, from the 5th Annual Report of the NAACP: Prospective branches, most of the following are to be chartered in the near future:

•Albuquerque , NM

•Atlantic City, NJ

•Baltimore, MD

•Cincinnati, OH

•Columbus, OH

•Dayton, OH

•Des Moines, IA

•Jacksonville, IL

•New Orleans, LA

•Peoria, IL

•Springfield, IL

•Springfield, OH

•St. Joseph, MO

•Toledo, OH

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•Dayton Chapter established on February 10, 1915 at Zion Baptist Church. The Dayton Chapter NAACP was Officially Chartered by the NAACP Board of Directors on May 10, 1915.

•First Branch Officers:

•James C. Farrow, President (Letter Carrier U.S. Post Office)

•Moses H. Jones, Vice President (Leading Colored Lawyer in entire State of Ohio)

•William O. Stokes, Secretary (Local Colored Lawyer and father of Rembert Stokes)

•Rev. Robert T. James, Chaplin (Local Colored minister)

•Miss L.M. Troy, Treasurer

•Executive Committee

•Charles Price, (Colored Cement contractor and businessman)

•W.D. Chamberlain (Caucasian businessman)

•Frederick Rike (Co-Owner of Rike’s Department Store)

•Mrs. Charles S. Kumler (Wife of Co-owner of Rike-Kumler Department Store)

•E.C. Harley (President of E.C. Harley Company)

•Rabbi David Lefkowitz (Leading Jewish Leader)

•Rev. E.E. Thompson (Caucasian business)

•Mrs. Julia Carnell (Wealthy Caucasian and philanthropist)

•Dr. B. A. Rose

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_ Dayton Unit NAACP Vision Statement

The Dayton Unit NAACP VISION is to fulfill the Dream of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by capitalizing on the 2nd “A” of the NAACP, which stands for ADVANCEMENT.

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NAACP Mourns

IN MEMORY

Rev. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks

January 31, 1925 - April 15, 2010

Dorothy Height

March 24, 1912 - April 20, 2010

NAACP President and CEO Remarks on Haiti Earthquake

“The entire NAACP family is deeply saddened by the earthquake that occurred in Haiti yesterday afternoon. The thoughts and prayers of the NAACP’s 2200 units go out to the families and those affected by this tragedy,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “The swift actions by the US Government and other countries show the world’s compassion for tragedies like the one that occurred in Haiti. The NAACP commends President Obama for the Administration’s rapid response to this tragedy.”

On Tuesday, shortly after 5:00 PM, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck 10 miles southwest of the Haitian capital of Port Au Prince. Preliminary reports say that well over 3 million people were affected and that it will take days before we know the true damage to the city.

“We are asking all of our members to do what they can to assist the people of Haiti that have lost their homes, business, family members, and livelihoods,” stated President Jealous “The NAACP plans a relief effort, which will be announced this week, to help with bringing food, water, temporary shelter and medical services to the people of Haiti,” Jealous said.
"An earthquake of this magnitude is a tragedy anywhere in the world. An earthquake of this magnitude in Haiti, however, is even more devastating because of the political, economic, and social fragility in the country. Our concern for our sisters and brothers in Haiti will move members of the NAACP with compassionate responses for immediate relief as well as advocacy for longer term support for recovery and viability,” stated Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley, Chairman, International Affairs Committee of the NAACP Board of Directors.

Help Haiti

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The entire NAACP family is deeply saddened by the devastation in Haiti, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and those affected by this tragedy. The NAACP is asking our members and supporters to do whatever they can to assist those who have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their loved ones. In the weeks ahead we will bring you a number of opportunities to get involved in relief efforts in your communities.

Today, the need for aid is crucial, and we ask that you make an emergency donation through the NAACP for Haiti Fund.

The NAACP is working directly with our partner organizations on the ground, and donations made to the NAACP for Haiti fund will go to support the effort to bring food, water, shelter and medical services to the people of Haiti.

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 July 2010 )