Trenton NAACP Youth Council
About Us
EDUCATING, EMPOWERING & ENLIGHTENING OUR COMMUNITY!!!
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the NAACP Youth & College Division shall be to inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of colors contribution to civilization; and to develop an intelligent, militant effective youth leadership.
We aim to educate, connect and motivate local youth toward collective community involvement, cultural pride, and strong cross cultural relationships to buildup strong youth in our communities.
Founders
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National History
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Seventy-five years ago during the NAACP's St. Louis Convention, a passionate and determined youth delegate, Juanita E. Jackson, challenged the leadership of the Association to create a department that focused on the growing concerns of Black youth in America. Through her intelligent leadership, the National Board of Directors passed a resolution creating the NAACP Youth & College Division and named Ms. Jackson its first Youth Secretary in March of 1936.
Today, it is evident that the NAACP is an organization that has developed many powerful, intelligent, young people who are destined to change the world. Our young people must embrace the urgency and dedication exhibited by those same young people in 1936.
Trenton Branch & ACT-SO
