Events

General Adinission: $150.00 Tickets, Journal Ads, and Sponsorship Package Purchases Can be Made At: https://www.naacpjamaica.org/dinnerdance2024

Raising our awareness about credit, money, finances, and starting your own business.

Join us for an evening of camaraderie, networking, and education we hear from the persons vying to be our nation's next Vice President. Attendees are encouraged to support this black-owned business by purchasing food and drinks from this delicious menu.

Did you know that your general election ballot will include SIX ballot proposals? Come learn about the proposals that will be on your ballot. We're also officially opening our new office, so please join us for our grand opening.

With summer still in full swing, we've invited Shawn Slevin from the Swim Strong Foundation to speak about her organization's advocacy around water safety education for youth and adults.

In response to grassroots organizing, New York City passed a plan to close the Rikers Island jails by 2027. This is a historic opportunity to end mass incarceration, advance racial justice, reinvest in our communities, and build different approaches to safety and accountability.

This month, we have prepared a presentation about the June 2024 Judicial Primary for Queens Civil Court and Surrogate's Court. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the importance of voting in judicial elections.

The Dinner Dance Committee plans the annual gala to raise funds to support the Jamaica Branch NAACP operations and programs.

• Wills and Trusts • Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy • Funeral and End of Life Pre-Planning

Event will be canceled due to inclement weather or heat advisory.

This month, we are excited to welcome Jodia Vanel, the New York Federal Program Officer with the U.S. Department of Commerce, N TIA. She will share information on the federal government's Internet for All Initiative, focused on Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment.