NAACP Metro Birmingham Branch

10/06/2026

NAACP Metro Birmingham Branch Youth Council High School Council and Junior Council participants of the Della Bryant Oratorical Contest.

High School Division
1st Place- Lael Ponder
2nd Place- Sofia Nunez

Middle School Division
1st Place- Dash Gilbert

Elementary Division
1st Place- Drew Derico
2nd Place- Grace Gilbert
3rd Place- Teah Derico

10/06/2026

NAACP Metro Birmingham Branch Youth Council came to the NAACP Alabama State Conference and conquered each category in the Della Bryant Oratorical Contest! We are so proud of each of our students!

College Division
1st Place - Robert Gaines Jr.
2nd Place -Alexandria Ojo

High School Division
1st Place -Lael Ponder
2nd Place- Sofia Nunez

Middle School Division
1st Place- Dash Gilbert

Elementary Division
1st Place -Drew Derico
2nd Place - Grace Gilbert
3rd Place- Teah Derico

Congrats to our Youth Council!

09/20/2026

Last month we came together to have our first Youth Civic Engagement event at the Boutwell Auditorium.

We were joined by youth panelists from Alabama School of Fine Arts, Tuskegee University, University of Alabama at Birmingham and young professionals from our City government. We were able to engage in conversation around our why, and how we can increase voter and civic participation among our youth in Birmingham and beyond.

Thank you to our sponsors Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway and The Links, Inc. Tri County Chapter for joining in this important work!

Thank you to awyattproduction for capturing this event and sharing our work!



Sheriff Mark Pettway NAACP Metro Birmingham Branch The Links, Incorporated NAACP

09/02/2026

Join us Friday for a Voter Registration Drive at Olivia’s Transit Cafe from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm!

We will have onsite voter registration with live music and food for attendees! We hope to see you there.

08/29/2026

What an amazing conversation at today’s Youth Civic Engagement Event! Thank you to our panelists and all the youth that attended today! We hope to see you at the next one!

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

Please join us Saturday, August 29th from 12:00 pm- 2:00pm at the Boutwell Auditorium as we gather to discuss the importance of voting, engage in conversations, and voter registration!

The event is FREE! Lunch will be provided and students will receive community service hours acknowledgement.

Please use the link below to register today!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/HFawpMdQ6biA39qX6

Thank you to our sponsors: Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway, The Links, Incorporated, Tri County AL Chapter, and Hope Credit Union.

08/25/2026

🗣️Bessemer, make sure you go vote today!! Please make your voice heard!

https://abc3340.com/news/local/bessemer-voters-could-reshape-city-school-leadership-in-tuesday-election

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05/25/2026

Today we pause and to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. Happy Memorial Day.