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The Official Page of the Northern Dutchess Branch of NAACP. Branch Number 2165-B

05/12/2026

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨

Join us TONIGHT for the Northern Dutchess NAACP’s Meet the Candidates Forum for the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education elections.

Come hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and stay informed about the future of our schools and community.

📍 Mid-Hudson Library Auditorium
105 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY
⏰ Tonight | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Your voice. Your community. Your future. We’ll see you there! ✊🏾

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05/06/2026

Join the Northern Dutchess NAACP for a Meet the Candidates Forum for the Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education elections. This is an opportunity to hear directly from candidates, learn about the issues impacting our schools, and engage in an important community conversation.

🗳️ Your voice matters — and so does your vote.

📍 Mid-Hudson Library Auditorium
105 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY
🗓 May 12, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

An informed community is a powerful community. We hope to see you there as we continue the work of civic engagement and educational advocacy. ✊🏾

For more information: [email protected]

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04/19/2026

🗳️ Your Vote. Your Power.

Join us as we come together to reflect, learn, and take action by reviewing our voting rights history and understanding the power we hold in shaping what comes next.

📍 Nubian Directions
248 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY
🗓 Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hosted by the Northern Dutchess NAACP Civic Engagement Committee, this is a space for community, education, and empowerment.

Our voices matter. Our votes matter. ✊🏾

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04/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the community for the First Annual Jane Bolin Day 🤍⚖️

We are deeply grateful to our incredible collaborators and community partners who helped bring this event to life. Your partnership and commitment to advancing equity, representation, and justice made this day truly meaningful.

A heartfelt thank you to:
Vassar College Political Science Department & ALANA Center, Celebrating the African Spirit (CAS), Dutchess County Historical Society, End the New Jim Crow Action Network, and the entire Jane Bolin Day Committee.

We also extend a special thank you to our distinguished panelists and moderators, whose leadership and insight made this event so impactful:

✨ Dr. Judge ‘Yomi’ Ajaiyeoba
✨ Judge Sharon N. Clarke
✨ Judge Gigi N. Parris
✨ D. Jen Brown, Esq.
✨ Dr. Taneisha Means Davis

Your voices and contributions continue to inspire and uplift the next generation of leaders in law and justice.

Together, we honored the legacy of Judge Jane Bolin while continuing the work of building a more equitable future.

This is what community looks like. ✊🏾

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04/01/2026

Join us for the First Annual Jane Bolin Day—a powerful celebration of diversity, legacy, and progress in American law ⚖️✨

In 1939, Jane Bolin made history as the first Black woman judge in the United States. Now, we gather to honor her legacy and continue the work of uplifting equity in today’s legal system.

Come be part of an inspiring afternoon featuring a panel of distinguished Black judges, community resources, and connection.

📅 Date: April 11th
⏰ Time: 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Location: Scenic Hudson (58 Parker Ave)

🎟 A ticket is required for entry
🔗 RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or link provided—this is a FREE event!

Let’s celebrate history while building the future—together. ✊🏾

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03/07/2026

Today’s the day!

Join us at 4 PM for our virtual workshop on How to Run an Effective Meeting. If you want to strengthen your leadership skills and learn how to run more productive meetings, this session is for you.

🕓 Today at 4 PM
📍 Zoom

Meeting ID: 875 940 9815
Passcode: 959684

Hosted by the NAACP Northern Dutchess Branch Young Adult Committee and Beulah Baptist Church Young Adult Ministry.

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/05/2026

Strong leadership starts with strong meetings.

Join us for a virtual workshop on How to Run an Effective Meeting. Whether you’re leading a team, organizing in your community, or building leadership skills, this session will help you run meetings that are productive, focused, and impactful.

🗓 March 7, 2026
⏰ 4 PM
📍 Zoom

Meeting ID: 875 940 9815
Passcode: 959684

Presented by the NAACP Northern Dutchess Branch Young Adult Committee and Beulah Baptist Church Young Adult Ministry.

Bring a friend and come ready to learn!

02/19/2026

Join us for Nubian Directions II for their 22nd Annual Black History Celebration: “Vigilance & Courage: Our Moments in the Struggle.” ✊🏾
An evening of inspiration, music, and reflection featuring guest speakers and youth choir.

🗓 Monday, February 23rd
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 248 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
📞 (845) 452-8574

Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! 🖤💚❤️

11/09/2025

Plastic is everywhere — in our food, our clothes, even our bodies. What began as a marvel of modern science has become one of the planet’s biggest threats to our health, climate, and future.

Beyond Plastics’ founder Judith Enck, alongside journalist Adam Mahoney, exposes the truth behind the plastic crisis in their new book, The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late — out December 2, 2025 via . 💚

✨ This book is both a wake-up call and a roadmap for real change — filled with practical steps we can all take to reduce plastic use and fight for policy solutions that work.

📚 Pre-order is available now :
👉 beyondplastics.org/problem-with-plastic-book

10/22/2025

ATTENTION CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE RESIDENTS🔔

Early Voting 🗳️ Starts this Saturday, October 25th! It is also the last day to register to Vote for this November!

Let your voice be heard And Make Sure to Get your voting done early! Elections matter and have consequences! Don’t sit on the sidelines, be the change that you’d like to see in your community!

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103 Market St
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601-4028

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https://www.ndnaacp.org/

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