WIU Chapter N.A.A.C.P.

WIU Chapter N.A.A.C.P. Western Illinois University Chapter National Association of the Advancement of Colored People

The College Chapter shall subscribe to the general policies and programs of the Association. The purpose and aims of the college chapter shall be to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens; to achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States; to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic pr

ocesses; to seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state and local laws securing civil rights; to inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination; to educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of these objectives, consistent with the NAACP's Articles of Incorporation and Constitution. In addition, its objects shall be to inform youth of the problems affecting Africans in the Diasporas and other people of color; to stimulate an appreciation of the African American contribution to US civilization; to develop an intelligent and militant youth leadership. These objectives shall be pursued in accordance with the policies of the Association within the framework of the University's regulations. Students may contact the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center for more information.

02/04/2013

1993 - First African-American woman named Poet Laureate of the United States: Rita Dove, also the youngest person named to that position

02/04/2013

1993 - First African American appointed Surgeon General of the United States: Joycelyn Elders

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1997 - First African-American model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition: Tyra Banks

02/04/2013

1997 - First African-American actor to star in the lead role in a comic-book adaptation movie (Spawn): Michael Jai White

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1998 - First African-American woman to hold the rank of rear admiral in the U.S. Navy: Lillian Fishburne

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1998 - First African American to play in the Presidents Cup: Tiger Woods

02/03/2013

1999 - First African-American CEO of a Fortune 500 company: Franklin Raines of Fannie Mae

02/02/2013

2001 - First African-American woman to win the ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year award: Beyoncé Knowles

02/01/2013

2001 - First African-American president of an Ivy League university: Ruth J. Simmons at Brown University, also the first permanent female president of Brown.

02/01/2013

NAACP presents to you THE MASQUERADE BALL Friday 2/15/13 at 9:00pm-12:00am in the Bay/Henn underground (Club Wetzel) tickets are $3 in advance $4 at the door. For non-students $5 in advance & $6 at the door. Food & beverages will be provided. This is a NO JEANS NO GYM SHOE event so get your tickets!!!! TODAY!!

02/01/2013

2001 - First African-American president of the Unitarian Universalist Association: Rev. William G. Sinkford

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