Ashtabula NAACP

06/19/2026

Join us for an important community conversation about mental health, wellness, and support within the African American community on Thursday, June 25 from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Ashtabula Public Library, 4335 Park Ave., Ashtabula OH 44004.
Discussion topics include:
- 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
Guest speaker is Albert J McIntosh, MSW, LISW-S. He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 30 years experience in mental health services and child welfare. He's 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.

Free and open to the public.

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

05/01/2026

FYI, The Ashtabula County Probate Court currently has an employment opportunity available for Deputy Clerk - Probate. For more employment opportunities visit

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04/21/2026

That's our Ashtabula NAACP member and environmental chair Justin Thompson! From the Ashtabula Star Beacon: "An Ashtabula area resident is seeing success in advocacy, organizing and academia across the state and country.
"Justin Thompson was appointed the Ohio NAACP’s Environmental Climate Justice Chair in December 2025 after serving several years chairing a committee on the issue for the Ashtabula NAACP. He said he is grateful for the appointment, and it will allow him to better protect Ohio’s communities and ecosystems.
"The NAACP has a long history of standing up for those who lack the money, influence or power to advocate for themselves, Thompson said.
“ 'In Ohio, there are many inadequacies and inequalities that all too often go unspoken and/or unaddressed by those who have the political power to help those among us who lack the resources needed to improve people’s lives,' he said. 'This is particularly true in low-income communities and communities of color.'
"Thompson said he first began work with the Ashtabula NAACP in March 2019, through a meeting regarding fracking and the now-defunct Petmin pig iron plant announced for the Ashtabula Harbor."

04/14/2026

Please help us spread the word about NAACP's undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities! Apply now! Deadline May 22, 2026. These awards are open to people of all races and backgrounds.
Education is a powerful tool. Through the NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives, we are working to break down barriers and build pathways for the next generation of leaders.
Thanks to generous donors, we are advancing efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunities that prepare students for success in school, work, and life.
Whether you’re a student pursuing your dreams or a community member who can pass this information along to a student in your life, YOU can play a vital role in this mission.