NAACP Norwich Branch

06/15/2026

Please join the NAACP Norwich Branch and Global City Norwich for the 37th Juneteenth Commemoration Ceremony and Flag Raising to commemorate the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

The Juneteenth Commemoration Program and Flag Raising will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm on the David Ruggles Memorial Freedom Courtyard, 100 Broadway (in front of City Hall).

Ms. Lucy Anne Hurston, niece of Harlem Renaissance Writer Zora Neale Hurston, Owner Hurston Research LLC, Sociologist, Notary Republic will be the keynote speaker.

The Daniel D. Jenkins, Jr. Memorial Award will be presented to Pastor Adam Bowles, Lead Pastor Castle Church. The Daniel D. Jenkins, Jr. Memorial Award is given in honor of the late Lt. Daniel Jenkins of the Norwich Police Department and first Chair of the 1989 Juneteenth Day Parade and Celebration held in the City of
Norwich.

This event is free and open to the public.

06/13/2026

Today is Women’s Veterans Day- thank to all the women who have served.

Today, on Women's Veterans Day, we honor the women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

Women veterans have helped shape our nation's history while breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. Their service extends far beyond their time in uniform, strengthening families, communities, and our collective future.

Today and every day, we thank them for their service and recognize the lasting impact they continue to make.

06/09/2026

❤️ LOVE LIVES HERE ❤️

Join the Norwich Area Interfaith Association on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Castle Church, 4 Broadway, Norwich, as we officially launch the Love Lives Here Campaign: One Norwich, Many Stories, One Community.

This campaign is about building belonging, celebrating our diversity, and creating a Norwich where everyone feels seen, heard, valued, and welcomed.

Come meet your neighbors, learn about the campaign, sign the Community Pledge Against Hate and Racism, and help us build a stronger, more connected community.
This is just the beginning. The launch marks the start of a growing movement of storytelling, community conversations, partnerships, and initiatives designed to bring people together and strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Because love is louder than hate.

And together, we are Norwich.

📍 Castle Church, 4 Broadway, Norwich
📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

The NAACP today announced the launch of the NAACP Advancement List, a new national recognition initiative designed to celebrate and elevate the extraordinary accomplishments of Black leaders, innovators, creators, and change agents across every industry.

From business and technology to entertainment, education, healthcare, public service, advocacy, and beyond, the NAACP Advancement List will honor individuals whose work is driving meaningful progress for Black communities and shaping the future of America.

Learn more: https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-celebrates-black-excellence-across-all-industries-through-advancement-list

06/04/2026

🇺🇸🖤❤️💚 Join Us for Norwich's Juneteenth Flag Raising 🖤❤️💚🇺🇸

The Norwich Branch of the NAACP and Global City Norwich invite you to join us as we raise the Juneteenth Flag on Friday, June 19, at 5:00 PM in the David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard, 100 Broadway, Norwich, in front of City Hall.

This year's theme is "We Shall Overcome."

These words have inspired generations of people who dared to dream of a more just and equitable America. They remind us that progress is not inevitable. It is achieved through courage, perseverance, faith, and collective action. As we celebrate Juneteenth, we honor those who endured the injustice of slavery, those who fought for freedom, and those who continue the work of building a nation where liberty and opportunity truly belong to everyone.

Juneteenth commemorates the day when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder that the journey toward justice continues.

Please join us as we come together in remembrance, reflection, hope, and community.

Friday, June 19, 2026
5:00 PM
David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard
100 Broadway, Norwich, CT

Together, we remember. Together, we celebrate. Together, we overcome.

06/04/2026

What if film could spark real change for Black communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis?

It can.

Our Climate in Color Program is open, and we're looking for one talented filmmaker to produce a short film that centers environmental and climate justice while imagining a brighter, more innovative future.

Learn more and apply by June 29: https://naacp.org/climate-color-program

06/02/2026

On Monday, June 1, 2026 the Norwich City Council presented the NAACP Norwich Branch with a citation declaring the month of June as JUNETEENTH in the city of Norwich.

06/01/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈

has always been both a declaration and a demand.

A declaration that LGBTQIA+ lives are worthy of joy, dignity, and respect. A demand that the systems around us rise to meet that truth.

This month, we celebrate the resilience of a community that has never stopped pushing for a more just world, and we recommit to that push alongside you.

Equity isn't a destination for some. It's a future we must build together, for everyone.

11/16/2025

We are hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator on a part-time, temporary basis. If you are interested or know someone who is, share this with them. The application closes November 18th, 2025. You can find our job posting on Indeed - the link is below.

https://www.indeed.com/job/community-engagement-coordinator-4c5d487680c02cd4