About us
The NAACP Newport Branch (NCB) conducts monthly meetings on the last Monday of each month. The meetings are held at the Community Baptist Church Annex on Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport RI. NCB is one of the oldest branches in the country, having been established in 1920. While records have not been kept since its inception, NCB has a long and distinguished history of active involvement in the life of the community. It is important to note that the City of Newport was a major center for slave trading in the 18th century, so many African- American families needed support. Discrimination was a significant obstacle for African Americans and Black people in being able to achieve their rightful places in society. Early NCB efforts focused on social justice and basic needs like food and shelter. NCB members have continued the fight against racial and other forms of discrimination. As an advocacy organization, NCB assists people who request help through its Legal Redress Committee. NCB also takes an active interest in employment, education, housing, and health care. NCB members work with area agencies, helping individuals get needed services.
While NAACP and NCB are non-partisan, people are reminded of the utmost importance of elections and voting. NCB also issues public statements on matters of community interest such as body cameras worn by police, student test scores, housing challenges, access to health care, and the need for more after-school activities for children.
MEETINGS
NCB meets on a monthly basis. Members are asked to attend meetings, volunteer to serve on a committee, and participate in NCB events and activities.
A non-profit, all-volunteer organization in service to the community, supporting people in need, standing for civil
rights, opposing discrimination, and striving to improve the quality of life for all.
MEMBERSHIP IN NAACP
Newport County Branch – NAACP seeks people who share in the belief and effort in treating all people fairly, with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, this isn’t always happening. Our U.S. Constitution, and its various amendments, spell out the rules by which we are expected to act. But, there have been many differences of opinion on the meaning
and application of these words. NCB is not a constitutional referee. But, its members know right from wrong, what’s fair and what’s not.
NCB asks individuals to join the cause and become members – to get behind the call for civil rights, the call for justice and equality, and the call to create the Beloved Community that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so beautifully
envisioned.
Through the NCB organization, members have the opportunity to help others in need. It is this commitment of compassion that motivates members to reach out and support other people who face challenges.