Bridgeport Superintendent Honored With National Recognition Dr. John J. Ramos, Sr. Chosen To Receive the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award from the Consulate of Israel The Consulate of Israel in New York announced yesterday that Dr. John J. Ramos, Sr., Ed. D., Superintendent of the Bridgeport Public Schools, will receive the 2010 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award in recognition of his outstanding work and dedication, honoring the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader's dream of peaceful coexistence between people of diverse religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Superintendent Dr. John J. Ramos says he is honored to receive this recognition. “I humbly accept this award on behalf of the entire Bridgeport Public Schools learning community and the great City of Bridgeport because it is together that we are EXPECTING and pursuing GREAT THINGS! This award is not only for me but, for everyone working on behalf of our scholars and those who truly believe in making Dr. King's dream a reality. I am overwhelmed by the Counsel General and State of Israel 's recognition and will be forever grateful.” read more click here
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“Senator Lieberman'sstaff heard our concerns, but were unable to assure us that the Senator would support the full Senate moving to an ‘up-or-down' vote once the debate on health care reform ended,” stated Scot X. Esdaile, President of the Connecticut NAACP State Conference read more click here (HARTFORD, CT) A Connecticut delegation of civil rights groups met with Senator Joseph Lieberman's staff yesterday to urge the Senator to support comprehensive health care reform and to discuss his intentions for Connecticut residents. Specifically, the delegation asked the Senator to support key provisions in H.R. 3950, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , which was introduced late yesterday afternoon.
“Senator Lieberman's staff heard our concerns, but were unable to assure us that the Senator would support the full Senate moving to an ‘up-or-down' vote once the debate on health care reform ended,” read more click here
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NAACP Urges Congress to Act Quickly to Reform Current Broken Health Care System THE ISSUE: Too many Americans today are straining under the burden of two related trends: shrinking health care coverage and rising health care costs. Over the last decade, millions of Americans have found themselves uninsured, and millions more have become underinsured as the value of their coverage has declined. In the years 2008 – 2010, it is estimated that approximately 6,000 people a day, or almost 7 million Americans total, will lose their health insurance. read more click here **************************
JOHN T. BROWN JR., age 68, of Stamford entered eternal rest Friday, November 27, 2009. "Every now and again an individual comes along to change our lives, challenge our beliefs and help us focus our collective energy". John T. Brown, Jr. was born April 24, 1941 to the late Thelma Cooley and John T. Brown, Sr. in Chesterfield County, VA. He transitioned into eternal rest on November 27, 2009 at Stamford Hospital, Stamford. John was educated in the Chesterfield County school system and graduated from Peabody High School in 1959.
He went on to further his education at Hampton University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Virginia State University. John completed post-graduate work at the University of Bridgeport. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. Once arriving in Stamford, John affiliated with Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where he continued his spiritual involvement and eventually became the Chairman of the Trustee Board. He relocated to Pennsylvania, and upon his return to Stamford, he joined Union Baptist Church. read more click here, Visit Guest Book click here **************************
NAACP Chapters & Branches Support HIV Awareness on World AIDS Day In observance of World AIDS Day, December 1st, NAACP chapters and branches around the country are preparing a number of events to highlight to the problem, the disproportionate impact on communities of color, and the ways that people can protect themselves.
The NAACP College Chapter at Florida Atlantic University got an early start on the observance, sponsoring a campus education forum and a walk of remembrance on November 12, which culminated in the release of a dozen of red balloons in memory of the lives lost to the virus read more click here **************************
Acclaimed Director, Writer and Actor Tyler Perry Donates One Million Dollars to NAACP
Gift is the Largest Received from an Individual in the NAACP 's History Washington, DC (November 23, 2009) - The NAACP, the country's oldest and largest civil rights organization , announced today that acclaimed film director Tyler Perry has donated one million dollars, marking the largest gift ever given by an individual. In addition, Perry purchased several NAACP commissioned Jacob Lawrence lithographs and additional lithographs by celebrated artists Jonathan Green , Elizabeth Catlett and Sam Gilliam . The gift, which will be distributed over the next four years, was made to commemorate the organization's Centennial anniversary.
“We are honored that Tyler Perry chose to support the NAACP,” said Julian Bond , Chairman of the NAACP. “Tyler is a courageous pioneer in bringing positive images of African American culture and struggles to the screen. His remarkable journey from poverty and childhood abuse to become one of the world's most successful filmmakers and entrepreneurs is an inspiration to us all,” Bond said. read more click here. **************************
Longtime Bridgeport NAACP member takes over its helm
Updated: 11/23/2009 12:53:08 AM EST About 10 days ago, Carolyn Vermont, The first vice president of the Greater Bridgeport chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, got a phone call from the civil rights organization's state president, Scot X. Esdaile. Esdaile asked Vermont, a Bridgeport resident, if she would take on the chapter's top job, vacated when Craig Kelly decided to resign as president to spend more time with his grown children and new grandchild.
Vermont accepted the challenge, and will complete Kelly's term, which ends next November. Although she's not sure if she will be a candidate for the group's presidency when the term ends -- she admits she never aspired to be president -- Vermont is determined to do right by the organization she has belonged to since the 1970s. read more click here **************************
Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches 44th Convention Pictures
Nov. 06-07, 2009
Photographer: Walter Bailey click here
Photographer: Cicero Booker click here
AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW HAVEN YOUTH to win some early scholarship money. The Yale NAACP is hosting its annual oratory competition open to all New Haven high school students (Grades 9-12). read more click here
Black Male Academy for Ph.D. Program We will begin the Academy this fall with 10 Black males who are in their junior year of college read more click here
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• Post University has established a scholarship program with the Greater Waterbury branch of the NAACP. read more click here
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Article published Nov 16, 2009
Fitting tribute to 'Mother' Owens
Nov. 16--Probably no one person has spent more time over the years working to improve Norwich schools than Jacqueline Owens, president of the city's NAACP branch.
Of particular interest to her has been a major renovation of Kelly Middle School, which she promoted when the project was first conceived years ago and applauded last week when ground was finally broken. Officials attending the ceremony cheered not just the overall project, but one important component, a new 800-seat auditorium. It will be called the Jacqueline Owens Auditorium, and we can't think of a more appropriate tribute.
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Rotary Club to honor NAACP leader Posted on, NORWALK
By ROBERT KOCH, Hour Staff Writer
The Rev. Lindsay E. Curtis will be recognized for his "many years of outstanding service to Norwalk" during The Rotary Club of Norwalk's Ninth Annual Community Service Award Dinner tonight.
For Curtis' friends and admirers, there is perhaps no better recipient of the award.
"He's somebody that sacrifices his time and his effort and does a great job," said Joseph E. Mann, president and CEO of Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now. "It might be about education and school children. It might be about the community in general. He's just somebody you can count on to do the right thing. Norwalk has a real good friend in him. I think he does a great job and is deserving of the award." read more click here *************************
Stamford NAACP offers police education workshops at the Chester Addison Community Center Stamford, CT . Wednesday, Oct 14th , 6pmBy Magdalene Perez
Staff Writer -- The Stamford NAACP is holding workshops to help youth better understand how to interact with police. The workshops, "The Law and You," are intended to help young people understand that how they act during an encounter with police can determine the outcome of the situation, Stamford NAACP President Jack Bryant said. Bryant said the program is in part a response to continued reports of strained relationships with police in minority communities across the country. ...read more click here **************************
Norwich teen wins medal at science-technology Olympics
By ADAM BOWLES, Norwich Bulletin Norwich, Conn. — In the news: Derell Wilson, 17, of Norwich won a bronze medal in the earth science and space category of the national ACT-SO competition, a yearlong enrichment program sponsored by the NAACP for black high school students.
Academic challenge : ACT-SO, or the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics , concluded with an awards ceremony in New York City . Participants work with a community member, teacher or other adult on a project in three categories. Wilson's project featured the impact of water types — tap, treated or bottled — on plant growth ...read more click here **************************
Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches received a 2009 Thalheimer Award.
Each year, during the NAACP Convention, the Thalheimer Awards are given to branches for their excellence in the areas of Programs and Publication.The award is named after Ross Julian Thalheimer. Born November 21, 1905, in Baltimore, MD, Thalheimer died February 20, 1977. He was a Johns Hopkins University instructor in philosophy and a University of Washington instructor in philosophy and Sociology. He was also President of the Thalheimer Foundation, Inc. (1957-77). see acknowledgement letter. CONGRATULATIONS CONNECTICUT !!! CONGRATULATIONS SCOT!!! **************************
Pictures from the 2009 NAACP Centennial Convention
Connecticut State Conference of NAACP Branches 44th Convention Picture 100 Most Influential Blacks in the State of Connecticut
staff yesterday to urge the Senator to support comprehensive health care reform and to discuss his intentions for Connecticut residents. Specifically, the delegation asked the Senator to support key provisions in H.R. 3950, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , which was introduced late yesterday afternoon. 
Individual in the NAACP 's History Washington, DC (November 23, 2009) - The NAACP, the country's oldest and largest civil rights organization , announced today that acclaimed film director Tyler Perry has donated one million dollars, marking the largest gift ever given by an individual. In addition, Perry purchased several NAACP commissioned Jacob Lawrence lithographs and additional lithographs by celebrated artists Jonathan Green , Elizabeth Catlett and Sam Gilliam . The gift, which will be distributed over the next four years, was made to commemorate the organization's Centennial anniversary. 
chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, got a phone call from the civil rights organization's state president, Scot X. Esdaile. Esdaile asked Vermont, a Bridgeport resident, if she would take on the chapter's top job, vacated when Craig Kelly decided to resign as president to spend more time with his grown children and new grandchild.
Nov. 16--Probably no one person has spent more time over the years working to improve Norwich schools than Jacqueline Owens, president of the city's NAACP branch. 
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