Ashtabula NAACP

08/28/2026

T- 1 day until our 2026 Ohio NAACP Youth Summit with an engaging Youth-Led Community Dialogue featuring elected officials, education leaders, and community advocates. This interactive panel gives students the opportunity to ask questions, share their perspectives, and discuss the issues that matter most—from education and public safety to civic engagement and the future of our communities.

This isn’t just a panel—it’s a conversation where youth voices are heard, respected, and empowered to shape tomorrow’s solutions.

📅 August 29, 2026
📍 University of Dayton Marriott

Join the conversation. Inspire change. Lead the future.

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Willis E Blackshear Jr.
Dayton City Commissioner
Dayton Public Schools
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08/25/2026

African American Male Mental Health Awareness - Public Invited!
6pm Thursday August 27 - Presented by the Ashtabula NAACP. Held at the Ashtabula County District Library. Join us for an important conversation about mental health, wellness, and support within the African American community.

08/13/2026

Join us for an important community conversation about mental health, wellness, and support within the African American community on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Ashtabula Library, 4335 Park Ave, Ashtabula 44004. Guest speaker Albert J. McIntosh, MSW, LISW-S, will address:
• Mental health challenges facing African American men
• Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health treatment
• Building healthy coping strategies and support systems
• Community resources and pathways to healing
Albert J. McIntosh is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in mental health services and child welfare. He is the CEO and co-owner of Hope Behavioral Health, a multi-site counseling practice serving Northeast Ohio. Mr. McIntosh is a respected speaker, educator, and advocate who frequently addresses mental health issues impacting the African American community

08/04/2026

The Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre will hold a virtual conference Friday, August 7 from 9am to5pm. Register below by QR code.

07/16/2026

The NEOCRC wants you to be alert and informed about the latest Parasite virus sweeping across the U.S. and Ohio. Please take this very seriously.

The American Medical Association (AMA) identifies cyclosporiasis as a nationally notifiable gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. The AMA emphasizes the following regarding the infection:

Symptoms
* Explosive Diarrhea: The hallmark symptom is frequent, sudden, and sometimes explosive watery diarrhea.
* Duration: The illness can last for days to weeks, or even months if left untreated, and may feature relapsing symptoms.
* Other Symptoms: Include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Transmission & Prevention
* Source: It is typically spread by consuming fresh fruits and vegetables (such as lettuce, cilantro, basil, and raspberries) or water contaminated with f***s.
* Prevention: There is no vaccine. To reduce risk, thoroughly wash your hands and fresh produce, refrigerate cut produce within 2 hours, and cut away bruised areas.

Treatment & Reporting
* Treatment: The standard and most effective treatment is the antibiotic combination trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Healthy individuals may clear the parasite on their own, but prolonged symptoms or immunocompromised individuals often require medication.

06/03/2026

This is a webinar presented by United Church of Christ for Juneteenth. Thurs, June 18 at 3:30pm. https://ucc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnsM--StTKS7fpbQARnmMg?fbclid=IwY2xjawSNRVpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-6le7M__Rfwy7SMEntq81do0-OG8pemHrtl_6QBxrI2CHhwxjAFrr1ZTN_s_aem_pEt93SbV2y6uCvjl2cMHQQ #/registration

Juneteenth marks the official end of the enslavement of African descended people in the U.S. The original legal declaration was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln January 1, 1863, which instituted The Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day nationally, and Emancipation Day...

05/14/2026

The Northeast Ohio Community Resilience Centre hosted a Reimagining Community Conversation last year in Ashtabula County at the YMCA. This Saturday, May 16 from 10am to noon at Ashtabula County District Library they are hosting the Report Back and would love for you to attend and share the information with your network. Community voice is brutally important to our efforts. This report back is focused on the adverse impact of Climate Change on communities of concern.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/what-ashtabula-county-could-be-community-conversation
Peace and Blessings,
Yvonka M. Hall, MPA
Executive Director
Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition

05/14/2026

Freedom Fighters,
We are not waiting - we are ready! Since our last voting rights briefing, state legislatures across the country have continued moving aggressively to redraw maps, weaken Black political representation, and take advantage of the Supreme Court’s devastating decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
This moment requires urgency, coordination, and action from every NAACP unit, state conference, and ally.
Join the National office of the NAACP for an All Units Call, [email protected]&utm_campaign=" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://naacpheadquarters.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_azjo5zqGSXe7aibw2dMGBw?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=[email protected]&utm_campaign= #/registration: Redistricting Next Steps TODAY, this Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 PM. During this national call, we will provide critical updates on what is happening across priority states including Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and beyond and what our units must do next.

05/06/2026

NAACP Friends and Family,
Wednesday, May 13, 7pm-8:15pm - Join the NAACP Center for Health Equity and the NAACP Youth & College Division for a critical discussion on Youth Mental Health. The Wellness Blueprint is an engaging webinar designed for youth, educators, parents, community leaders, and advocates who serve on the front lines of support.
With young people experiencing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional strain, this moment demands more than awareness — it calls for action.
This session provides a practical roadmap for shifting from crisis response to holistic prevention. Participants will gain accessible tools and strategies to strengthen youth mental wellbeing across schools, homes, and communities.

So glad to be a part of this great organization. Setting an example for my kids. Being a part of the change I want to see in the world. Starting in my own community!

05/01/2026

From the national office of the NAACP regarding the decision of the Supreme Court about voting rights and redistricting. You can watch the replay here:

Emergency Briefing | Louisiana v. Callais: What It Means & What We Do Next