The Brooklyn NAACP

The Brooklyn NAACP Brooklyn Branch of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ( NAACP ) The Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP was established in 1920.

It was a year of turmoil and pervasive lynching of African-American men. The first meeting of the Brooklyn NAACP, held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in December 1920, was an anti-lynching meeting. Attending that meeting was Congressman Leonidas C. Dyer of Missouri, who introduced the Anti-Lynching Bill in Congress. Also present was Senator Joseph Frank of Maryland, an unwavering anti-lynching c

ampaigner. Over the years, the Brooklyn Branch has gained a reputation as one of the largest, most effective and influential branches of the NAACP. At its peak, the branch had a membership of some 10,000. The Brooklyn Branch is poised to reclaim this rich history with its restructuring. Since its reorganization in June 2005, the branch has emerged with a young and committed leadership. This leadership is determined to build on the branch’s rich legacy of activism and defending the social, economic, political and legal rights of people of color.

The next branch general membership meeting is on Wednesday August 26 via zoom 6:30 pm is new membership orientation and ...
08/24/2026

The next branch general membership meeting is on Wednesday August 26 via zoom 6:30 pm is new membership orientation and 7:00 pm is the general membership meeting.

You cannot mobilize against a homeowner renting part of her home to make ends meet and then shrug when more than 57,000 ...
08/21/2026

You cannot mobilize against a homeowner renting part of her home to make ends meet and then shrug when more than 57,000 rent-stabilized apartments sit vacant. That double standard has real consequences for Black and Brown families. Brooklyn knows this story all too well, and Former Assemblymember Dr. Annette Robinson who has represented our communities in the Council and State Assembly makes the case for accountability and common-sense housing reform here: https://citylimits.org/opinion-57000-empty-apartments-and-not-a-word-of-apology/

Due to the flood watch this evening this event is cancelled
07/28/2026

Due to the flood watch this evening this event is cancelled

Bushwick you are up next.
07/26/2026

Bushwick you are up next.

R&B princess Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn, and on August 8th Brooklyn comes out to celebrate her life and music. Featuri...
07/24/2026

R&B princess Aaliyah was born in Brooklyn, and on August 8th Brooklyn comes out to celebrate her life and music. Featuring a band performing her biggest hits under the music direction of Taja Cheek (L’Rain), plus DJs, dancers, loving testimonials, and more.

07/22/2026

Your vote is important. Your voice matters. NAACP

The next branch general membership meeting is on Wednesday July 29 via zoom 6:30 pm is new membership orientation and 7:...
07/22/2026

The next branch general membership meeting is on Wednesday July 29 via zoom 6:30 pm is new membership orientation and 7:00 pm is the general membership meeting.

The branch at the International African Arts Festival Int'l African Arts Festival
07/04/2026

The branch at the International African Arts Festival Int'l African Arts Festival

Our membership bell rang for three illustrious newbies: the Baker Twins, Dr. Aubrey & Dr.Gerry (author of In The Mix: Ve...
06/28/2026

Our membership bell rang for three illustrious newbies: the Baker Twins, Dr. Aubrey & Dr.
Gerry (author of In The Mix: Veggie Power), & Rev. Dr. Linda Barnette.
Cheers to the Education Committee for an impactful initiative preceded by The Right to Read (a powerful 71-minute documentary screening that explores reading as a fundamental civil right) & The Reading Revolution (in Von King Park). Special thanks to the team at Mt. Sinai Church for their hospitality, Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., brothers from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.,the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. for pulling up & all volunteers.

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147 Prince Street
New York, NY
11201

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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(347) 836-9025

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