NAACP Oneida County Branch 2167-B

06/01/2026

Make sure to stop by our table at the 2026 Pride Festival hosted by Oneida County Pride Alliance! The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, June 6, at Clinton Arena.

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.

05/29/2026

The NAACP New York State Conference debuted "Black New York Forward," a multi-year, statewide strategy to build durable Black political and economic power across New York State. This means:

✅ Growing statewide NAACP membership to 25,000
✅ A unified rally around key voter mobilization points between now and 2031
✅ Strengthening our narrative power to reclaim our history, teach our truth, and build collective understanding
✅ Develop and launch a Power Map to highlight where Black political power is being left on the table

We'll be joining future meetings to see how the Oneida County Branch can help bring this to fruition on the local level. Stay tuned!

Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/3RFyQ52
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4ffjgXA

05/22/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of attending our sister NAACP branch's Freedom Fund Dinner event. The Syracuse/Onondaga Naacp hosted their 46th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner at the Oncenter, where their theme was "Freedom in Our Time: Defending Democracy & Securing Voter Rights."

This theme recognized the attack we are seeing on our voting rights and how we must keep fighting to ensure people's voices are being heard.

Keynote speaker Mayor of Syracuse Sharon F. Owens gave an empowering call to action for us to not let the voting restrictions stop us from using our political voices and how we must support each other in ensuring people have a plan to vote. That includes registering to vote, casting a ballot, and helping other people around you vote.

Not only did we come here to eat food and connect with people, but also left empowered and motivated to keep the civic work going.

Thank you to the NAACP Syracuse/Onondaga County Branch for the invitation. We are proud to support our sister NAACP branches!

05/19/2026

⭐️ Educating and empowering the youth about the school board ⭐️

Today, we want to highlight our Vice President, Aaron Woodman, for a presentation he did at Rebuilding The Village, Inc, where he spoke to their students about what the school board is, why it is important, and how to get involved in the school board.

Aaron started the presentation by explaining what civic engagement is and why it is important. He laid the foundation that being civically engaged is about working together to have positive change, using your voice to speak up and speak out, and networking with civic leaders. This is important for having an evolving society and not having a static society, and we need to take a seat at the table to make our voices heard to decision-makers.

Aaron explained what a board of an organization is, their core duties, the types of boards, and how boards are structured. Aaron used this foundation to help the students better understand how all boards typically function. For school boards, they operate as a board, but they provide oversight on a school district level.

Aaron broke down what a school board and superintendent can and can't do.

He explained how school board members in the Utica City School District get chosen and how candidates can run for school board.

Aaron explained when & where the school board meets, as well as how these meetings are structured.

This presentation is important for increasing the students' knowledge about the school board, how the school board affects their lives, and why it is important to get to know their school board since it is for everyone in the community. Thank you so much to Rebuilding the Village for inviting Aaron to give his school board presentation.

05/18/2026

300 followers and growing! 🎉

Since launching our page in August, we’ve reached an exciting new milestone, and we’re grateful for every person who has joined our online community in support of equity, advocacy, education, and collective action.

Help us keep the momentum going:
➡️ Visit our page
➡️ Click the three dots "..." and choose the “Invite Friends” button
➡️ Select friends and family who believe in the work of the NAACP

Thank you for helping us build community, amplify important conversations, and move the mission forward together. ✊🏾

05/13/2026

We had a lot of new faces at our May meeting, so obviously we had to get a group picture 💅🏾✨

Thank you to everyone who came out. Great conversations, great energy, and many exciting things coming soon!

Interested in joining us? Comment below, send us a DM, or email [email protected]

05/12/2026

We're giving a shout-out to our Communications Committee Chair Kira Maddox, who was named this year's Best Advisor by the Student Government Association at Utica University!

Alongside her role as Director of Community, Belonging, and Engagement, Kira serves as staff advisor to the Black Student Union and Women in a New Direction, a co-advisor of the K. Della Ferguson Women's Resource Center, and a close supporter of the International Student Union. In their remarks, Student Government leadership recognized her not just as an advisor to her organizations but also as a go-to supporter for students across campus.

We look forward to continuing to work with Kira to leverage NAACP partnerships with our local budding professionals!

05/07/2026

An estimated one in seven, or about 14%, of 10 to 19-year-olds experience mental health conditions, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), yet these remain largely unrecognized and untreated. But next week, the NAACP is giving youth, educators, parents, community leaders, and advocates who serve on the front lines the tools to help fight this crisis with "The Wellness Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Supporting Youth Mental Health."

This session provides a practical roadmap for shifting from crisis response to holistic prevention. Participants will gain accessible tools and strategies to strengthen youth mental well‑being across schools, homes, and communities.

🔗Click here to register: https://naacpheadquarters.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HiRIg7AEQxmOv0IgFLyAtg #/

Don't miss The Wellness Blueprint, an important webinar on youth and mental health.

Young people are facing unprecedented challenges, and it’s time to move from awareness to action. This session is for youth, parents, educators, mentors, and community leaders ready to make a difference.

Gain practical tools to support mental well-being in schools, homes, and communities. Let’s build a healthier future together. https://naacp.org/events/wellness-blueprint-practical-guide-supporting-youth-mental-health

05/06/2026

Congratulations to all of the recipients at this year's United Way of the Mohawk Valley Honoree Recognition Breakfast! Our Branch had an amazing time celebrating those doing good work in our community, especially our fellow NAACP members and supporters!