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

06/01/2026
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05/26/2026
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a chance for us to pause as a community and recognize the extraordinary individuals whose bravery and commitment shaped the freedoms and rights we treasure today.

Honoring them is about choosing, every day, to stand up for the same values they believed were worth the ultimate sacrifice: fairness, justice, and dignity for all.

“Out Of Bounds”: NAACP pushes athlete boycott of southern colleges
05/25/2026

“Out Of Bounds”: NAACP pushes athlete boycott of southern colleges

The battle over redistricting is now spilling into college sports, with the NAACP urging Black athletes to reconsider playing for SEC schools in states accus...

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05/17/2026

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Congratulations to all the recipients who received scholarships at each G.I.S.D. high school! We are super proud of you ...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to all the recipients who received scholarships at each G.I.S.D. high school! We are super proud of you and excited to see where the future takes you.

A huge thank you to all of the Garland NAACP Executive Members who took the time to present scholarships across the district. Your dedication and commitment to our students truly makes a difference.

And another special thank you to our newly elected District 2 Councilman, Justin Caraway, for taking the time to present one of our scholarships to a deserving award recipient. Your support for our youth and community is greatly appreciated!

05/06/2026

Garland ISD has been named Texas District of the Year by HEB Excellence in Education! 🎉

This incredible honor is a reflection of the relentless commitment to excellence shown by our students, staff, and community every single day. From the classroom to the community, we are proud to be Built Different and driven by purpose, passion, and pride.

As part of this recognition, Garland ISD has been awarded $100,000, which will directly support continued innovation and opportunities for our students.

This is what happens when a district comes together with a shared vision for success. This is Garland ISD. This is excellence in action.

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