Youth Council Advisor: Ed Jackson 315 922 O482/jacked075@gmail.com
JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th. The holiday’s name is a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth..” It commemorates the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation (and their subsequent freedom.” From chattel slavery) reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19 1865, three years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the proclamation. It is considered the longest-running holiday in African American and Black communities, and was often observed with community celebrations on the third Saturday in June. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021` after the U. S. congress passed the Juneteenth Independence Day Act.
“LISTEN UP”
January brought a new administration to Washingaton, D.C., headed by President Trump, who immediately signed a slew of damaging executive orders. Some of these orders included:
Moving to end birthright citizenship guaranteed by the Constitution.
Barring asylum for refugee seekers.
Terminating DEI programs across the government.
Removing the protections for transgender people in federal prisons.
Eliminating environmental justice programs that [protect low income communities from pollution.
So how do we – as individuals and NAACP members and a nation respond to this daily deluge of horrific news? We respond by being ‘ALL IN’ on our commitment to fighting for racial justice and human rights , when things get tough we get going.
WE NEED YOU, YOU SHOULD NOT SIT ON THE SIDELINES AND WATCH ISSUES PERTINENT TO YOUR COMMUNITY PASS YOU BY, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ADVOCATE FOR CRIMINAL AND JUENILE JUSTICE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND VOTER ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY!
The Youth Council was initiated in 1935 by executive secretary Walter White. White realized the need for a specific branch of the NAACP for the younger generation. At the time the youth were considered members of the main adult branches, yet many of them had different opinions than the older generation.
The NAACP has a rich history in civil rights and organizing. But more importantly we are still the most extensive and most rooted Association of civil rights leaders across the country. YOU are now a part of that,. We are prepared to show the power we have in our commitment to social issues in the community. We believe in people power, and that we will always be a superpower in the fight for social, economic and racial justice.
NAACP ORGANIZATION
The Adult and Youth leadership positions of the branch are:
President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. there is also an Executive Board composed of Officers and Committee Chairs. These officers take action on NAACP policy and issues in the community by educating and communicating to residents, how to address and resolve issues in the community.
NAACP LEADERSHIP:
NATIONAL CEO & PRESIDENT: Derrick Johnson
NYS CONFERENCE PRESIDENT: L. Joy Williams
NYS REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Linda Robinson
UTICA/ONEIDA COUNTY BRANCH PRESIDENT: Freddie Hamilton
YOUTH COUNCIL ADVISOR: Edward Jackson, 315 922 0482
BE WOKE
Woke means awakened to the needs of others, to be well informed thoughtful, compassionate, humble and kind. Eager to make the world a better place for all people.
THOSE WHO DIED FOR YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE.
REV. DR.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
VERNON DAHMER
LOUIS ALLEN
MEDGAR W. EVERS
LAMAR SMITH
JAMES CHANEY
JIMMIE LEE JACKSON
HERBERT LEE
REV. GEORGE W. LEE
ANDREW GOODMAN
REV. JAMES J. REEB
The NAACP is laser focused on youth council members becoming good citizens of the community, therefore you should become aware of issues involving the community and the best way to do that is to read your local newspaper and listen to television and radio news broadcasts/podcasts that provide information on issues of vital interest to you as a person and citizen.
The Oneida County Board of Legislatures meet the second Tuesday of the month, at 2:00 p.m. At the County Office Building, 800 Park Ave.
The City of Utica Common Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. 7:00 p.m. At City Hall, 1 Kennedy Plaza
The City of Utica School Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Board Office at 929 York Street.
The UCSD will have a Budget Hearing on Tuesday May 6th at the board Office
The UCSD will have a city wide Job Fair on May 8, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott, 4-7p.m.
In the Words of Congressman John Lewis, When you see Something that is not Right, “You must say Something, You must do Something”!
