Tag: spokane naacp

The Spokane NAACP put on a Town Hall meeting in lieu of their monthly general meeting last night (March 20) at Central Library’s nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall to discuss “Addressing Racial Incidents in Our Schools.”

At Bethel AME, their new Pastor, Benjamin Watson, is spending this month reclaiming Blackness in the Bible as well as throughout U.S. history.

What do the African American men in Spokane think about racism at the hands of police officers and how do they feel? Do they live in fear for themselves and for their children? What do they think about the protests and what do they think society needs to do where they are concerned?

The NAACP Alaska Oregon Washington State Area Conference will be held from Friday to Sunday, (Sept.13 - 15) at Northern Quest Resort and Casino, which will host guest speakers and hold workshops that will address current issues involving communities of color and taking action to vote.

“Black Lives Matter.” “Not One More.” These messages along with many others were written on signs as part of a Black Lives Matter vigil on Saturday.

How can the Spokane NAACP move past the Rachel Dolezal story? After a community meeting Monday night, the answer, it seems is by becoming a larger, more unified organization.

What are your thoughts on the recent stories about Rachel Dolezal's identity? How should the faith community respond?