The Pittsburgh Chapter of the NAACP was organized in 1915 in the home of Attorney William H. Randolph who lived on Webster Avenue. Attorney Randolph became the first President. Jennie Proctor was elected Secretary and L.A. Hamilton Treasurer.
There were three powerful men at that meeting to help with the organization, they were W.E.B. DuBois, James Weldon Johnson and Walter White.
SAY "NO" TO THE East End Plan
We (NAACP AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS) desire to come together in opposition to the merger of Peabody and Westinghouse among other things included in the plan.
The Board is scheduled to vote on the East End Plan on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Be there (341 S. Bellefield Sts.) to let the board members know we do not support this plan.
We are planning to convene an informational meeting and gather petitions from the community in opposition to the plan. The community meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, the day before the board votes.
Save these dates. Schenley High School (Reizenstein School) 6:30-8:30 pm
The health, well-being and safety of our children are at stake.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND WE NEED TO TAKE A STAND NOW!
EDUCATION IS A CIVIL RIGHT!
Marilyn Barnett
Education Chair-Pittsburgh Unit NAACP
The NAACP has been in existence for a century securing victories in the struggle for justice and equality in America. Founded on February 12, 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. In 2009, the NAACP will celebrate 100 years as the nation's oldest civil rights organization.
Our Mission
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Our Vision
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.
We Are One Hundred-NAACP 1909-2009
The Pittsburgh Branch of the NAACP has begun a membership drive to meet
the request of the National for each Branch to get 100 new or renewed
memberships. We are asking for your support in this great effort.