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#BRINGBRITTNEYHOME

Please take a few minutes and join in on this important effort. Women leaders across the country are mobilizing a sign-on letter to elevate the need for Brittney Griner's immediate return.  We are requesting your support.  Many of you are aware of the importance of elevating our voices in support of Brittney Griner.

 

Sisters,

Please consider signing and sharing with women in your network.  Please complete this link, if you want to sign this letter to stand in solidarity to support Brittney Griner's return home.  The letter will be submitted to the White House and shared with the media.  We are asking that Black Women who wish to sign the letter, to fill out the form below.  Please note that the letter will only list First Name, Last Name, and State.

 

Brothers,

Although this letter is for women to stand in solidarity, we appreciate you extending this to your network of women leaders, sisters, wives and partners that may want to sign this letter in support of Brittney Griner.

 

The Link to Review and Sign the Letter is Here: https://forms.gle/ZXip2zcuXuEjpfNd9

Deadline for Signature is Sunday, July 3rd.  6pm EST 

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WE ARE FIGHTING FORWARD EVENT

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The Greater New Haven Branch of the NAACP,
105th Annual Freedom Fund Event
We Are Fighting Forward!
Thursday, May 12th ~ 7:30 pm
SHUBERT THEATRE
A concert with R&B artist
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN
Opening Act by Solo Musician with the:
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Congratulations to our 2022 Honorees:
Shenae Draughn * Scot X. Esdaile * Honda Smith * International Festival of Arts & Ideas *
Dr. Keith Churchwell
Tickets range from $60 - $100; Every ticket includes an Annual NAACP Membership
Go to: www.shubert.com, or in person at the box office, or call 203-562-5666; Mon - Fri 12 -6 pm
For Sponsorship and Ad information, please e-mail: naacpffd@gmail.com
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CRT Virtual Panel Discussion

Critical Race Theory Event

The Greater New Haven NAACP is hosting a

Virtual Panel Discussion (*below please see the UPDATED webinar link)

CRITICAL RACE THEORY:

What it is – What it is NOT…

Tuesday, December 7th, 7pm

 

Panelists:

1. Retired Judge Angela Robinson (Quinnipiac School of Law)

  1. ProfessorNadiyah Humber (UConn School of Law)
  2. State RepresentativeBobby Gibson (CT State House of Representatives)
  3. Ingrid Canady, Executive Director of the State Education Resource Center (SERC)

Moderator:      Dr. Benjamin Foster, Jr., Adjunct Professor of African American History at Central Connecticut State University

 

Topic: Critical Race Theory Panel
*Time: Dec 7, 2021, 7pm,  Join Zoom Meeting

*Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83980628945
Or One tap mobile :
US: +1-312-626-6799

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Yale New Haven Hiring Initiative

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FYI: Please join ConnCAT, Elm City Communities, The Greater New Haven NAACP, and the Urban League of Southern Connecticut in a Collaborative Community Conversation featuring Yale’s New Haven Hiring Initiative Team. During this presentation, virtual attendees will learn about Yale’s application process, employment pipelines, and frequently filled positions!
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.