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President’s Report – September 2026
September 26, 2026 Greetings Freedom Fighters and Friends, As we transition from a busy summer into the fall, our branch continues to show up across Sonoma County—strengthening relationships, celebrating community leadership, and preparing our members for an important election season. Over the past month, I was grateful to represent the branch at several community gatherings,…
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President’s Report – August 2026
August 17, 2026 Greetings Freedom Fighters and Friends, As we move through August, I am proud of the momentum our branch continues to build through advocacy, youth leadership, community investment, and partnership. This summer has given us much to celebrate while also reminding us that our work must continue to move from information to action…
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The State of Black Opportunity
2026 Sonoma County Black Community Equity Scorecard Executive Summary The State of Black Opportunity: 2026 Sonoma County Black Community Equity Scorecard is the Santa Rosa–Sonoma County NAACP Branch’s inaugural equity scorecard, providing a data-informed assessment of opportunity for Black residents across Sonoma County. Using fifteen indicators spanning education, economic mobility, and housing, the report measures…
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Inaugural Summer Youth Social Justice Institute
History • Activism • Voice • Creative Expression This summer marked the launch of our first three-day Summer Youth Social Justice Institute, an educational enrichment experience designed to deepen young people’s understanding of Black history, civic engagement, social movements, and the power of their own voices. Created especially with the experiences of Black youth in…
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President’s Report – July 2026
July 6, 2026 Greetings Freedom Fighters and Friends, As we gather for our July Membership Meeting, I want to begin by thanking each of you for your continued commitment to the work of our branch. June was a month filled with celebration, education, advocacy, and community building. Every event reminded us that the NAACP is…
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President’s Report – June 2026
June 1, 2026 Greetings Freedom Fighters and Friends, As we gather for our June Membership Meeting, I am proud to reflect on a remarkable month of community engagement, advocacy, celebration, and service. May was filled with opportunities to strengthen our relationships, honor our students, support families, and advance the mission of the NAACP throughout Sonoma…
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President’s Report – May 2026
As we enter the month of May, I extend my sincere appreciation to each of you for the energy, care, and commitment you continue to bring to our work. The momentum we built in April carries forward, and it is clear that our branch remains deeply rooted in both advocacy and community-centered healing. In April,…
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Researchers uncover history of slavery in Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Historical Research Project exposed the roots of slavery and exploitative labor in Sonoma County. Three researchers explain what they found. Originally reported in the Santa Rosa Junior College Oakleaf News by Tess Toldhwoss, Summer Abdel-Khaliq • April 30, 2026
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Protect Our Students’ Future!
Letter from the Education Committee to Santa Rosa City School Board Trustees
