Committees
The standing committees are where the NAACP agendas are accomplished. Each of these committees were formed to address specific concerns. The committee members share a common goal; to eradicate discrimination and to secure justice and equality for all people.
To find out how to get involved in a committee, contact Edwina Sessions
[email protected] or 609-893-3313.
Membership
Works to maintain and increase the unit's membership.
Freedom Fund
Plan and conduct branch fundraising and entertainment activities.
Legal Redress
Receives and investigates complaints of discriminations
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Political Action
Seeks to increase registration and voter educational awareness; work for the enactment of municipal, state and federal legislation designed to improve the status of minority groups.
Education
Seeks to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in the educational community.
Community Coordination
Enlist the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Americans and other communities of color.
Criminal Justice
Seeks to eliminate harsh and unfair sentencing practices that are responsible for mass incarceration and racial disparities in the prison system; fight for the restoration of the voting rights and removal of barriers to employment.
Communication, Press, Publicity & Technology
Promote media content, social media and branch activities for public awareness. Embracing technology as a key social determinant; monitor social media and other outlets for branding, marketing and proprietary use.
Finance
Maintain the financial needs
of the branch and draft an adequate annual budget.
Economic Development
Implement local efforts and support national programs to preserve and expand economic empowerment. Encouraged business development and home ownership.
Environmental & Climate Justice
Addresses environmental iniquities in the community
Health
Works to promote, protect and maintain the health of African Americans; assess the health needs of the community; advocate for equal access to health education, care, treatment and research; sponsor health-related activities.
Housing
Study housing conditions in the local community; receive and address discrimination in housing affairs. Disseminate inforamtion and other assistance which may eliminate housing discrimination.
Labor & Industry
Seeks ways to improve the economic status of minority groups by working to eliminate discriminatory employment practices, wage differentials based on race, unequal opportunities for training, promotion and unfair dismissals; work for improved opportunities in vocational and apprenticeship training.
Armed Forces & Veteran Affairs
Seeks to establish a working relationship with agencies having the responsibility in the affairs of members of the various Armed Services and Veterans; reports acts of discrimination.
Religious Affairs
Promote programs designed to give moral and ethical interpretation to the civil rights struggle.
LGBTQIA+
Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, with the "+" representing other gender identities and sexual orientations. This committee addresses complaints of discrimination whether public or private. They also disseminate information and other assistance which may be necessary.