NAACP Medgar Evers College Chapter

02/12/2026

Repost: On this day, the NAACP was founded with one goal: to advance and protect civil rights and justice for all.

117 years later, that mission still stands.

Happy NAACP Founders’ Day.

02/09/2026

“You can kill a man, but you can’t kill an idea.” - Myrlie Evers Williams 🙌🏽

At the NAACP Medgar Evers College Chapter, we believe that education must be rooted in the full integrity of our history. Recently, federal administrative shifts have sought to remove specific, vital language from Mr. Evers’s story, specifically proposing to remove the word “racist” from brochures at the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in reference to the white supremacist who murdered Mr. Evers.

We respond with resilience and an unyielding power of the written word. 📚✨

To truly uplift our youth and honor the Evers family, we must use the language that accurately reflects their sacrifice. We cannot teach the triumph of the Civil Rights Movement without acknowledging the specific forces that Mr. Evers overcame.

The NAACP Medgar Evers College 7-Book Selection serves as our commitment to preserving the truth. These books provide the context, the vocabulary, and the courage our students need to carry the legacy forward.

The Selection:

1️⃣ The Autobiography of Medgar Evers | His writings, letters, and speeches.
2️⃣ For Us, the Living | by Mrs. Myrlie Evers-Williams & William Peters
3️⃣ Watch Me Fly | by Mrs. Myrlie Evers-Williams & Melinda Blau
4️⃣ Medgar & Myrlie | by Joy-Ann Reid
5️⃣ Medgar Evers: Mississippi Martyr | by Michael Vinson Williams
6️⃣ Remembering Medgar Evers | by Minrose C. Gwin
7️⃣ A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story | by Nadia Salomon

We invite you to read with us, honoring the past by refusing to diminish it.

02/06/2026

Incomparable, honorable, legendary.

The true standard, founded in service, defined by excellence, ethical development and historic contributions to humankind; redefining the pursuit of liberty and fulfilling the promise of this nation’s creed. We stand in solidarity through acknowledgment of the truth. Divisive narratives and lies are always silenced when the truth comes to light.

02/05/2026

🗳️ Democracy in Action: The 2026 NY Primaries are coming.

Medgar Evers fought for the right to vote, now it’s our turn to exercise it. The New York Primary Election is June 23, 2026. This is where we choose the leaders who will represent our community.

Key Deadlines:

📍 Feb 14: Deadline to change party affiliation (NY is a closed primary!)
📍 June 13: Voter registration deadline
📍 June 13-21: Early Voting

Our vote is our voice. Don’t wait, check your registration today using the QR code on our slides. ✊🏾

02/04/2026

D.C. is where all the power happens, we carry the charge and a great standard to fulfill the mission. 🏛️⚡️

A few weeks ago the NAACP Annual Stay Ready Summit took place in Washington, D.C. First, a major shoutout to the NAACP National Youth & College Division for an incredible Annual “Stay Ready 2026” Summit. The National Office truly set the bar, giving us the blueprint to lead and level up our impact. ✊🏾

We are excited to share that our very own Medgar Evers College Chapter President represented Unit 2831-B and has been selected as a National College Affordability Ambassador alongside Branden Gilles from the NAACP Union College Chapter. 🎓🗽 They’ll be leading the charge on college afford initiatives in New York State for their respective communities to ensure education is accessible and affordable for everyone.

The Recap & Highlights: 📸

Stay Ready Education Roundtable: A heavy-hitter session on legislation with Congressman Mark Takano, Princess Moss (NEA), Vincent Evans (CBC), Ashley Harrington (NAACP LDF), Tevon A. Blair, M.A., and Keturah Butler-Reed. 🎤

Student Mental Health Leadership: The cohort was trained by Dr. Chris T. Pernell, MD, () and Dr. Raquel Martin, PhD, ( )to serve as a Mental Health Leaders. We’re bringing that focus on wellness and healing back to the MEC campus! 🧠🛡️

Culture, Community & Leadership: A powerful joint session led by Tevon A. Blair, on the intersection of identity and student advocacy.

Expert Insights: Gaining strategic tools from A.B. Burns-Tucker (), Hart Research, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. 📚

The Network: 🤝 So much love to the College Affordability Ambassadors cohort and the student leaders from across the map. Special thanks to Derrick Lewis, Jimel Calliste, and Marie Rattigan, for their leadership.

We are bringing that D.C. energy back to Brooklyn; staying ready so we don’t have to get ready! ✊🏾

02/04/2026

Gratitude and reflection at the Centennial. In 2025, we gathered to celebrate the Medgar Evers Centennial Gala, marking 100 years since the birth of our namesake and honoring his vast and enduring legacy.

Medgar Evers’ life provided a roadmap for progress, demonstrating how dedication and vision can shape history. As the NAACP Medgar Evers College Chapter, we are proud to be part of the living history he began. His legacy is the foundation we build upon every day through leadership, scholarship, and service.

The gala was a powerful testament to how one life can influence generations. We move forward with purpose, guided by the path he paved for us all.

We stand on the shoulders of a giant, we are committed to honoring the Medgar Evers legacy through unity continually.

02/04/2026

Last year we gathered to celebrate the Medgar Evers Centennial Gala, marking 100 years since the birth of our institution’s namesake, honoring his vast and enduring legacy.

Medgar Evers’ life provided a roadmap for progress, demonstrating how dedication and vision can shape history. As the NAACP Medgar Evers College Chapter, we are proud to be part of the living history he began. His legacy is the foundation we build upon every day through leadership, scholarship, and service.

The gala was a powerful testament to how one life can influence generations. We move forward with purpose, guided by the path he paved for us all.

02/03/2026

Young Worker Townhall from the National Youth & College Division🔥

The NAACP Youth & College Division is hosting a Young Workers Town Hall to bring together labor leaders, organizers, and young people for an honest conversation grounded in lived experience and shared priorities ahead of the march.

This is not just a discussion. It is a space to name the challenges young workers are facing, hear directly from those organizing across sectors, and connect this moment to collective action.

Event Details:

Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM ET

02/01/2026

01/28/2026

89th New York State Convention Recap 🏛️⚖️

Medgar Evers College was well-represented at this year’s convention, focusing on the work of advocacy and civic engagement. We are pleased to share that our efforts were recognized with several acknowledgments:

• 🏆 Best College Chapter: NAACP Medgar Evers College
• 🏆 Best Youth Council: Brooklyn Youth Council
• 🗳️ Medgar Evers Voting Award: Awarded to James Viafara, Medgar Evers College Chapter President

In addition to these recognitions, our Chapter President contributed to the convention’s success by serving as a panelist and as a member of the Convention Planning Committee.

Gratitude & Appreciation 🤝
We extend our sincere thanks to the NAACP New York State Conference Leadership for their guidance and for hosting a productive convention.

We also thank Medgar Evers College for their continued support of our chapter’s mission. Finally, a special thank you to our chapter members these awards are a result of your commitment and hard work on the ground.
Back to the mission. ✊🏾

01/27/2026

Earlier this month, James Viafara, NAACP Medgar Evers College Chapter President and Mali Gibbs, Chairman of Education Innovation for the NAACP Medgar Evers College Chapter and Chapter Co-Advisor Joanna Dorsey, (not pictured), joined the New York State Conference of NAACP Branches’ Youth & College Division for the First Quarterly Meeting of the 2026 calendar year.

This convening brings great strength and unity to the movement, with numerous youth leaders across New York State who were formally sworn in as Executive Committee members. Youth gathered on behalf of their Youth Councils, High-school and College Chapters to champion change.

We are excited to continue learning through policy and advocacy, race and justice, and many other committees leading change for youth in New York State.