NAACP

Benjamin Jealous, keynote speaker at the NAACP 102nd Annual Convention 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

SAVE THE DATE!
Are you working on health equity and social justice issues and would like to
unify with like minded New Mexicans?
Are you curious to learn more about anti-racism strategies? Do you want to
participate in changing public policy in New Mexico?
Then join the New Mexico Health Equity Working Group (NMHEWG) at the Rotunda Building on University & Basehart as we welcome the renowned
Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones from the CDC who will present:
Steps to Address Institutional Racism
and engage us in reflection and collaborative action planning.
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided. Call Tony Watkins, 505 270-8188, for more
information and to reserve a seat.
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This is the first report from the 2010 NAACP National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

National  NAACP Tea Party Talking Points

1. We are calling for the Tea Party to expel all the racist elements within their organizations.

2. The NAACP does not oppose or affiliate with any political parties. The NAACP is a non­partisan organization and our primary vision is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

However, we do oppose political parties that promote bigotry and extremism towards people of any race, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnicity.

3. The NAACP would like the Tea party to expel the bigots in your ranks, whether individuals or factions. These factions perpetuate and promote racial hatred amongst the Tea Party members and allow for the tolerance of racial hatred.

4. The time has come for them to accept the responsibility that comes with influence and make clear there is no place for racism,  anti-Semitism, homophobia, or any other form of bigotry in their movement. (more…)

Good turnout, inspiring resolution by Otero County NAACP President, Warren Robinson, great entertainment,  beautiful people, great conversations, and a nice cool breeze in the shade of the cottonwood trees next to the Alamogordo Public Library made for a delightful event.  The theme was a salute to Asians and Pacific Islanders across the world.

Opening event from the  state of  Hawaii was by Michael and Desiree Salé, stationed at HAFB.  Michael sang traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs accompanied with his guitar and ukulele.  Traditional hula dance was performed by Desiree with grace and a beautiful smile.  Michael also talked about the history of Hawaii and how it became a statehood.

Karunna & Marie Warren with the New World Drummers and  Dancers completed the entertainment with traditional African drums and dance.

The event was broadcast live by Bob Flott on KUPR 91.7 FM

The Otero County Juneteenth Celebration was excellently planned and organized by Carolyn and Ron Peeler.  Many thanks for their work.

June 20th marks the next Juneteenth celebration at the Alamogordo Public Library. from 11:00 to 2:00 and everyone is invited to attend.

Our theme this year is in a salute to  Native Americans.  We have commitments from native singers, dancers, and speakers. We have also invited, as we do each year, our neighbors from  the Mescalero Apache Reservation, who in turn have always invited the Alamogordo community to attend their Coming of Age Ceremony,  held every year on the first week of July.

This post will be updated as new information  is made available.