DANE COUNTY NAACP UPDATES
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BRANCH CALENDAR
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BRANCH ISSUES DEMANDS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
NAACP DANE COUNTY
2021 BRANCH DEMANDS
The "Branch Demands" outlined below were developed following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
NATIONAL NAACP NEWS
ACTION ALERT: UNIFORMED POLICE REFORM
With your help, we can put an end to the horrors of police brutality and reform a criminal justice system that fails to properly hold law enforcement officials accountable.
ACTION ALERT: CONTRACT FOR BLACK AMERICA
As the world faces unprecedented times and new realities during this global pandemic, and incidents of hate and domestic terrorism are perpetuated leading to routine brutalization of Black Americans, the health and safety of our people are at an unparalleled risk.
2020 ANNUAL MEETING RECOGNIZED TWO WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE
At the December 22, 2020 NAACP Dane County Branch Annual Meeting, out-going Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair, Edward Murray, was recognized for his years of service, and his commitment to ensuring the rights of our Veterans.
We commend Ed's leadership, commitment and compassion for those who have served. Thank you!
Attorney A. Steven Porter received the Branch Advocacy Award at the 2020 Annual Meeting. Atty. Porter was recognized for providing pro bono legal services in the protection of the civil rights of a tenant under lease.
His advocacy led to the Madison Police Department issuing additional
guidance of what is expected of officers when facing similar situations.
