"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

COMMITTEE UPDATES
 

NAACP DC/Paul Davis Restoration Partnership Kicks Off in South Madison!

On Saturday, July 11 the Dane Co. Branch through the efforts of our Housing Committee in collaboration with Paul Davis Restoration, kicked off our RESTORING OUR COMMUNITY "Partnership to Build a Better Community" home repair project by providing a complete roof replacement at the home of Mr. John Moncrief, Jr. and family.  

This program is based on the NAACP mission to advocate for better housing conditions in our community, and Paul Davis Restorations desire to make our community a better place.  If you'd like more information on this program, or if you or someone you know could benefit from it, please contact Jewelline Wiggins at 608-833-9539, or email her at: moss72brow@gmail.com.

"This house has been a part of our family for over 60 years, has raised 3 generations of Moncrief's and holds many cherished memories."  Thank you for your service to the community, to our family and making our home a safe place again." 
  --Mr. John T. Moncrief, Jr.

1st COVID-19 SURVIVAL KIT
Distribution

In collaboration with Dane County Emergency Management, members of the Branch Fundraising Committee conducted the first distribution of NAACP DC Covid-19 "Survival Kits" during a neighborhood COVID-19 testing held at the Northport Apartments on Tuesday, July 14.  Committee members Gail Moore, Jewelline Wiggins, Bill Franks along with Rhoda McKinney were on hand and distributed 155 "Survival Kits."

COVID-19 is serious, and it is devastating our community.  In the coming weeks we will distribute more kits at more sites throughout our community. If you'd like to join us, or have a site that could benefit, please contact Gwen Jones at: naacp36ab@gmail.com or 608-335-2002.

Survival Kit Contents: Face masks (disposable & reusable), hand sanitizer, COVID-19 information, NAACP and Voter information.
Peace Walk for Justice
Community Speakers included State Representative and Dane County Board Supervisor Shelia Stubbs, Madison Black Chamber President, Camille Carter and NAACP Dane County President, Greg Jones. 
The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted of Mason, Most Worshipful Grand Master Anthony J. McGaughy, Sr. and Unity Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, Grand Worthy Matron Kathleen A. Crape led a Peace Walk for Justice on Saturday, July 18, 2020. 

The free public event was designed to help raise awareness of the systemic oppression of black people, police brutality, racism and economic disparities.
 
The walk began at Fountain of Life Church, passed Mt. Zion Baptist Church and ended at the Urban League of Greater Madison.
President Greg Jones discusses police officer selection and accountability with WKOW-TV.
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Coronavirus and Our Communities

The coronavirus outbreak is officially a pandemic, according to the World Health Organization. Because of the racial and economic inequities embedded in our country’s systems, the effects of the coronavirus could be compounded for Black, Brown, Asian, and indigenous communities, as well as other population groups.

The NAACP has released a resource to guide officials responsible for addressing health, economic, and other impacts, in remediating some of the issues that are disproportionately affecting communities of color.

Our policy experts have outlined key considerations and recommendations in containing the spread of the coronavirus.
The full guide is available to download here.

NAACP Wisconsin State Conference |
Wisconsin Primary Election Position

With Madison Facing the Greatest Academic Achievement Gap in its History, the African American Community Questions MMSD Superintendent Hire.   

“Dr. Gutiérrez’s background and experience do not satisfy the Black community’s expectation to address the scope of issues facing the Madison District’s challenge for improved educational outcomes for all students.”   “There is a significant lack of confidence demonstrated by the Black community in his answers to our questions in the meeting held prior to his public meeting.”
 

Read entire letter below.

VOTER SUPPRESSION UPDATE -- Feb 28, 2020 

WISCONSIN APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS ORDER TO PURGE VOTERS FROM ROLLS

A Wisconsin court of appeals handed down a win for Voter Rights on Friday by overturning a ruling that sought to purge up to 209,000 Wisconsin residents from voter registration rolls.

WISCONSIN NAACP STATEMENT ON

VOTER DEACTIVATION
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The NAACP Dane County Branch is proud to support this Madison College event!