Town Hall Meeting to Organize Against Racism
in Westport and Fairfield County!
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The Connecticut NAACP State Conference and the Greater Norwalk NAACP Branch announce a Town Hall Meeting scheduled to address concerns and experiences related to racism in the community. The event will take place on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 6pm at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, 10 Lyons Plain Rd, Westport, CT
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Individuals throughout Fairfield County are invited to participate and voice their perspectives on combating racism in our society. The initiative stems from recent allegations around incidents of racist bullying, which have deeply affected families in the Westport community.
Many families courageously shared their experiences of alleged racist incidents targeting their children in the Westport School District during a recent Board of Education meeting. Their testimonies shed light on the urgent need to address systemic racism and discrimination within educational institutions and the community.
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This event aims to create a platform for open dialogue, advocacy, and solidarity against racism. It will provide a space for community members to share their stories, offer support, and advocate for meaningful change to combat racism.
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The Town Hall Meeting will serve as a collective effort to address racism as a community-wide issue and promote inclusivity, equity, and respect for all individuals. Join us on May 9th to stand together against racism and work towards a more just society.
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For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Norwalk NAACP President, Brenda Penn-Williams
1s Vice President
Mark McElveen
203 857-9940
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#### About NAACP:
The NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
Download and Print the below membership Form and mail to us with your payment: Norwalk NAACP, PO Box 1647, Norwalk, CT 06852
Fair Housing:
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
If you think you've been discriminated against in the sale or rental of an apartment, condominium or house in Norwalk, contact:
NORWALK FAIR HOUSING OFFICE
(203) 854-7820
MSuib@norwalkct.org
Thank you, to all who helped to make our Freedom Fund Banquet a success. We had a great time and enjoyed some memorable remarks from our Guest Speaker and Awardees.
Click here to see a copy of our Banquet Book
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Thank you for visiting the website of the Norwalk Branch NAACP. Our effort will be to keep the community informed of our actions and activities via this site, as well as other forms of communication. Please visit the site often and stay in touch. We need your support in order to effect change where change is necessary and, to that end, we understand our responsibility to keep you informed. Thank you and know that we will be diligent in our efforts of always striving for justice and equality for all.
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Brenda Penn-Williams, President
Norwalk Branch NAACP
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