NAACP Lancaster, PA

09/29/2026

NAACP HEALTH LEADS FORUM | OCTOBER 8 | 7 PM ET
REGISTRATION

Greetings, NAACP Leaders & Friends,

Please join us for the NAACP Monthly Health Leads Forum on October 8, 2026, at 7 PM ET.
During this month’s forum, we will be joined by Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, MD, PhD, MHS, with the American Heart Association (AHA) to learn about their Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ initiative—to build upon our launch of the Supporting Healthy Weight Learning and Action Guide.

The Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study is a nationwide effort by the AHA to better understand long-term health experiences of adults living with obesity or those who are overweight. The study explores real-world experiences of adults navigating weight and health challenges to help improve care and redefine what it means to live well.

We will also launch our Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Handbook, Closing the Gap. This handbook is designed to educate and empower our communities about breast health, breast cancer prevention, and the importance of early detection. It highlights how limited access to healthcare, healthy food, transportation, screening, and insurance can contribute to breast cancer disparities and delayed diagnoses.

The handbook provides practical resources to help people access preventive care, make informed decisions about their health, and advocate for themselves and their communities.

FULL AGENDA

OCTOBER NAACP HEALTH FORUM PROGRAM:

NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS & INITIATIVES
Center for Health Equity Updates
Healthy Living BEYOND Weight: The American Heart Association's Landmark Research Study Bridging Lived Experience and Research
Presenter: Dr. Chiadi Ndumele, MD, PhD, MHS
Principal Investigator, Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study
Closing the Gap: Breast Cancer Awareness & Prevention Handbook Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH ROUND-UP & SPOTLIGHTS
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Menopause Awareness Month

OPEN FORUM

WHAT TO EXPECT:
These forums are designed to promote alignment and collaboration on the national, state, and local levels.
We will provide an opportunity for national updates, regional/state/local highlights, and partner spotlights in a dedicated space to convene with health leads across the country.

REGISTRATION:
All participants must register in advance to attend the forum by clicking the following link: https://naacpheadquarters.zoom.us/meeting/register/2ssTrCiyQ2G5fhwX0MxIoQ #/registration

These forums are designed to promote alignment and collaboration on the national, state, and local levels.

We hope you will join us for this informative discussion as we continue working together to advance health equity and improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.


In Unity,
Center for Health Equity Team

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Monthly Health Leads Forum . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/26/2026

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Trump, allowing the federal government to use an error-prone citizenship-check database that could incorrectly flag some eligible voters as non-U.S. citizens. But this decision does not allow states to conduct mass voter roll purges before this year's midterm election.

States’ use of this so-called “SAVE” program is voluntary, and federal law blocks states from carrying out mass purges of the voter rolls within 90 days of an election.

The NAACP remains vigilant and ready to fight. Right now, the most important thing you can do is make sure your voter registration is active and up to date.
✅ Check your voter registration status
✅ Make sure your address is correct
✅ Make a plan to vote. Voting is underway in some states and ends on November 3rd
✅ Get your family and friends to do the same

Visit naacp.org/vote to get started or check your state's official voter registration website.

We expect attacks on our right to vote because this administration fears what happens when We the People use our power. That’s why they’re working so hard to block access to the ballot box.

If you experience any problems with your registration, learn about an unlawful purging of the voter rolls or experience other voting problems, contact the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

With less than 40 days left until the end of the midterms, make a plan to vote.

Together, we will continue fighting to ensure every eligible voter can make their voice heard.
In Solidarity,

Dominik Whitehead
Chief of Field, Membership Growth and Unit Sustainability

08/09/2026

The NAACP Lancaster Branch is aware of a recent incident and the concerns raised by members of the community. We are actively gathering information and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the matter.

If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination or unequal treatment and would like to file a complaint, please contact the NAACP Lancaster Branch at 717-723-8892 to schedule an intake.

NAACP Lancaster Branch

06/20/2026

🎉✊🏾 Celebrate Freedom, Culture, and Community! ✊🏾🎉

You are invited to join us for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Cultural Mixer — a powerful celebration of African American history, heritage, resilience, and the continued journey toward freedom and unity.

Come enjoy an afternoon of culture, fellowship, community connections, and reflection as we honor the legacy of Juneteenth and the generations who fought for justice, equality, and opportunity.

📅 Saturday, June 20
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Crispus Attucks Community Center

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we celebrate our shared history and strengthen the bonds that move our community forward.

Juneteenth is not only a remembrance of freedom delayed—it is a commitment to freedom, justice, and progress for generations to come.

We look forward to celebrating with you! ❤️💛💚🖤

06/20/2026

Today, we celebrate Black freedom.

Juneteenth reminds us of the strength, resilience, and determination of those who came before us and the responsibility we share to continue building a more just future.

May we honor the legacy of our ancestors not only through reflection, but through action — in our work, in our communities, at the polls and beyond.

Happy !

05/13/2026

Fighting for our rights has never been optional. It’s how we protect our communities, our voices, and our future.

The work continues. The fight continues.

https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-denounces-louisiana-committee-move-erase-majority-black-district

05/01/2026

Today’s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana vs. Callais is a direct attack on Black voters and marks a shameful moment in our democracy. This ruling opens the door to racial gerrymandering that will take us back to Jim Crow. This ruling is a betrayal of Black voters and the promise of democracy. We will not stay silent.

https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-condemns-supreme-courts-ruling-against-voting-rights