NAACP Garland TX Unit

NAACP Garland TX Unit The Garland Unit of the NAACP was chartered on July 6, 1984 with 127 members. Ms. Goldie Locke served as founding president and Mr. Johnnie O. Mr. C. L.

Steadham was first vice president, along with 18 Executive Committee members. Two of the original 18 board members are still active today: Mr. Chester Johnson currently serves as chair of Legal Redress and Ms. Carol Montgomery is active on two committees. Richard Dockery, NAACP regional director, chaired the standing-room-only organizational meeting where two key issues were addressed: 1). the fir

ing of African American police officer Sam Allen; 2). substandard schools in the minority area of Garland. Sam Allen was later rehired as a Garland fireman. To address schools, the Garland Unit became a plaintiff to the original school desegregation court order filed by the United States Justice Department and the Texas Education Agency. This judgment is still in effect today. Legend of Presidents

Ms. Goldie Locke – Founding President 1984 – 1985
Rev. Bryant – 2nd Administration 1986 – 1987
Mr. Marvin Burrell – 3rd Administration 1988 – 1989
Ms. Leala Green – 4th Administration 1990 – 1996
Mr. Billy (BJ) Williams – 5th Administration 1997 – Feb 2012
Mr. Ricky McNeal – Interim President – March 2012 – December 2012
Mr. Ricky McNeal – Current Administration, Beginning January 2013

09/05/2026
🎒📚 Back to School & Community Health Fair!Yesterday’s Garland NAACP and Garland ISD Back-to-School Drive & Health Fair a...
08/10/2026

🎒📚 Back to School & Community Health Fair!

Yesterday’s Garland NAACP and Garland ISD Back-to-School Drive & Health Fair at Homer B. Johnson Stadium was a beautiful display of community in action!

We were grateful for the incredible turnout and for the many volunteers, churches, community organizations, fraternities, health partners, and others who came together to support our students and families.

The Garland NAACP sincerely thanks everyone who gave their time, resources, and service to make this event a success. This is what community looks like! ❤️

Wishing all of our students and families a healthy, safe, and successful school year!

07/31/2026
History Lives in Our HomesSometimes the greatest history lessons aren't found in museums—they're found in our own family...
07/31/2026

History Lives in Our Homes

Sometimes the greatest history lessons aren't found in museums—they're found in our own family keepsakes.

While sorting through treasured belongings, I uncovered original copies of The Dallas Express, the first Black newspaper in Dallas, including the February 17, 1968 edition. Its pages capture a pivotal moment in American history, covering the aftermath of the Orangeburg Massacre, the work of the NAACP, education, politics, and the determination of Black communities to pursue justice and opportunity during the Civil Rights Movement.

One of the most inspiring discoveries was a feature on a Personality Training Course. Long before today's workforce development programs, these classes equipped Black women with professional skills such as cashier training, telephone etiquette, machine operation, and office readiness—opening doors at a time when opportunities were often limited.

The collection also included historic magazines honoring icons like Joe Louis, Coretta Scott King, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy, preserving the stories of leaders and families who shaped our nation's history.

These discoveries are a reminder that Black history is not just found in archives—it lives in our homes, our families, and the stories passed from one generation to the next. As members of the NAACP, we have a responsibility to preserve these treasures so future generations understand the sacrifices, resilience, and achievements that brought us to where we are today.

Our history deserves to be preserved, shared, and celebrated—because our legacy matters.

Join us Tonight:
07/28/2026

Join us Tonight:

07/28/2026

We didn't come this far to only come this far. Our light is real. Our power is undeniable.

We've seen what's at stake, and we know the assignment. Our commitment to justice, equity, and a democracy that actually works for all of us has never been stronger.

07/28/2026

Welcome to the Family Humungous Award: TEXAS DISTRICT OF THE YEAR!!!

Garland ISD starts the new school year as the Texas District of the Year. This honor belongs to every teacher, bus driver, custodian, paraprofessional, and every employee who serves our students each day.

Spread the word, and tell your neighbor that GISD is the place to be for EVERY child in the DFW metroplex.

GISD is Unmatched. What We Build Here Changes Everything!

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75046

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