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Our Mission

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of

Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic

equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racialdiscrimination.

The mission of the NAACP Youth & College Division shall be to

inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial

and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and

political status of

African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their

harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of

the African Diaspora and other people of colors contribution to civiliza-

tion; and to develop an intelligent, militant effective youth leadership.

Our History and Purpose of Event For 100 years, the NAACP built and grew on the collective courage

of thousands of people. People of all races, nationalities and faiths united

on one premisethat all men and women are created equal. From the bal-

lot box to the boardroom and onto college campuses, the NAACP has been

the leading organization in the ght for civil rights and social justice. They

have involved everyone from school children to laborers to professionals topresidents to just ordinary men and women, and students who decided to

champion whats right and just. The nations oldest civil rights organization

has changed Americas history and will continue to do so in the years ahead.

The purpose of this event is to celebrate the signicant role the or-

ganization has played in leading social change in America. At the NAACP,

weve been working for 100 years to make this moment possible. From

Brown v. Board of Education to Rosa Parks to President Barack Obama,

courage and hard work have set the stage for victories that many of us

thought wed never see. So today we celebrate those collective victories as

a people and hold on to the belief that we can anticipate many more in our

future.


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President Address

Executive Board 2008-2009

The Executive Board and members of the National Association forthe Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Buffalo Youth and College

Chapter would like to welcome you to our First Centennial Banquet. We are

very excited that all of you have come to commemorate with us on this very

special night. NAACP was founded One hundred years ago and since then

minorities have been able to overcome many obstacles with the help of the

NAACP.

In 1999 the youth and college chapter was founded at the Universityof Buffalo. Since then we have grown. At rst we were a club ghting for

membership and the spotlight. We have expanded many programs. We have

been able to educate and entertain our college peers at the same time. Over

the past two years we have received POC club of the year. We are celebrat-

ing 100 years, which means everything is being done bigger and better than

the previous years. I am very fortunate and honored to be president this

year. I started as an activities coordinator and have earned my way to be-ing president over the past 3 years. This has not been an easy ride, but with

the help of the past and present executive board members before me I have

had some type of guidance. They paved the way for me and thanks to them

I have been able to expand and make NAACP bigger and better than ever

before. Nothing would be possible without devoted members. The members

who have stuck by us when administration was giving us a hard time are the

reasons we are here today. The motto I follow each day is What doesntkill you only makes you stronger. A great man once said The ultimate

measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where

he stands at times of challenge and controversy (Martin Luther King Jr.). I

have obtained the skills to overcome many challenges and my goal in life is

to give people the skills that they need to overcome similar challenges. One

hundred years strong and we cant be stopped. We came, we saw and we are

still conquering. NAACP will never become complacent. We know there is

always work to be done and for the next One hundred years we will con-

tinue to work, especially for our youth. Our vision is to help develop a new

generation of leaders. NAACP has made a leader out of me, and for that I

am very grateful. I hope everyone has a swell night and enjoy themselves as

we celebrate.

Message from the E-board


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Kimberly K. Lindo, Vice-President

Upon joining the Executive Board for the 2008-2009 academic

year, I thought this opportunity would be just a hobby, an extracurricular

activity. A year later Im beginning to realize that I stumbled on my pur-

pose. Not just my personal purpose, but what I believe to be the purposeof human beings as a whole. On a college campus, some of us may feel we

dont have the ability to touch as many people as we think may be suf-

cient in order to generate change. I beg to differ. Mahatma Gandhi said:

Be the change you want to see in the world. The movement towards cre-

ating a better world didnt start with us and it wont end with us, but while

were here we should make the most of it. So be seless and serve, expect-

ing nothing in return, be bold and courageous unafraid of being different,do something that will be remembered long after you are not and most

importantly, do your part to leave your mark. For those that are involved

with student organizations or outside community clubs, political clubs

and other endeavors, from the NAACP at UB Youth and College Chapter,

we commend you for your dedication and encourage you to continue and

strive towards excellence.

Freddy Guerrero, Treasurer

Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but theyre really not. Their

companions, with every failure comes success in life.

CathelineJean-Mary,Secretary

When one door closes another opens. But often we look so long so regretfully

upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has

opened for us.

CassandraBowens,ActivitiesCoordinator

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and

make a new ending.


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ShariSimmons,ActivitiesCoordinator

What lies behind us and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to

what lies within us - Oliver Wendell Homes

MarishaBooker,EducationChair

Nothing is invincible, thats why we have to make everything we do now count.

KellySmall,HealthChair

You lose the right to complain, unless you do something about it.

AntonioUpia,PublicityCoordinator

To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.

AnikaBrabham,PublicityCoordinator

A smile is always on my face because its the little things in life I get excited

about.

Undergraduate Advisors

Junior Isme Jovan Ramirez Seun Adelegan


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Meet & Greet

Cocktail HourWelcome and Introduction

of Executive BoardDinner

Presentation of Awards

Introduction of Speaker

Guest Speaker:

Mayor Byron BrownAnnouncements & Thanks

Celebration


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AbouttheGuestSpeakerByron William Brown II was born in Queens, NY and was elected

on November 8, 2005 as the 58th mayor of Buffalo, New York and is the

citys rst African American mayor. He rose to elective ofce after serving

in a variety of political roles. He began his political career performing as an

aide to local representatives in several legislative bodies (Buffalo CommonCouncil, Erie County Legislature and New York State Assembly) and later

getting involved in a regional political organization.

After several roles as a legislative aide, he was appointed to an Erie

County cabinet-level post as the Erie County Director of Equal Employ-

ment Opportunity. Since taking ofce, Mayor Brown has followed those

three guiding principles by launching a Zero Tolerance Law Enforcement

initiative targeting quality of life crimes, along with other criminal activity

in the city; implemented the management accountability tracking CitiStat

Buffalo program, which monitors city departments service delivery activi-

ties on a weekly basis; and recongured the citys economic development

activities by creating the Department of Economic Development, Permit

and Inspection Services, a change that has provided greater coordination

and cooperation in all development activities taking place in the City of

Buffalo.


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NAACP SHOUT OUTS

To all my NAACP family. Love you w/all my heart! My R.E.A.L brothers

from another mother and my Broodahs!! Graduating class of 09. We out!

Diggz

Congratulations to NAACP on 100 Years and this banquet!! I love you

guys and am very proud of all your hard work. Love always Mili

A special shout out to my oh so lovely elegant ladies and sexy exclu-

sive men of UBST! Rolling deep and stepping strong since 08-09! Get it!

Showtyme

Shout out NAACP 100yrs going strong. I see you!!! Look out for Cari-

fest April 11th.-CSA Prez Jerome

Shout outs and congrats to NAACP for 100 years. Dont forgot to look out

for Spring Extravaganza (UBST) April 11th-Marc a.k.a. Corey G

Shout out to UB Step Troupe my favorite org! Very proud to be an elegantlady! Rollin deep and stepping strong!!! 08-09.-Ashley Hewlett

Shout out to the pretty girls of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc and a spe-

cial shout out to UBST.-Catherine B.

Shout to Excentric Flow/UBST & Class Entertainment

Congrats to NAACP on 100years!!! I love yall BLACKOUT!!! Big ups

to my BFF Cassie B. You too gone in these streets!!! Margie

Big ups Kool Kidz. Congrats NAACP on 100 years. Special Shout out to

Kim and Cass!!!- John

Shout out to my Fall 2008 NeosS.A.N.K.O.F.A. I love you all!!! LoveLauren


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To All my Single Ladies & Taken Ladies. Its $1 for you b4 11:30 and

$10 ALL NIGHT After. Crown Ent

Congratulations to the NAACP on all their success!! Keep it going.- Josh

Congrats to NAACP, especially Cassie, Shes the nicest person I know!!!!

Shout out to the Black Student Union on another successful Black His-

tory Month!!! Congrats NAACP on 100years!!

Congrats to NAACP on 100 years. From CSA

Congrats to my sandz. I love you All. SAnKOFa Fall 2008. To di World-

outlast

Shout out to Angela!!! The best President for NAACP and Class Enter-

tainment!!! Much love for you!!! God Bless, MadeyStar

Shout out to NAAMMSCP Psiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!! And every other UB

Club. Congratulations to the Graduates of 09!!!-Matthew Barrow

Congrats NAACP on 100years!!!-TJ

NAACP was a MAJOR part of my UB experience. And I love my

NAACP Family. Keep the tradition going!-Brittny

Shout out to all my ladies Peggy, Sheila, Bre, Akilah and Denesha-Patrice

Special Shout out to Rare Expression and my 08 CADS family. Love you

guys!!!-Patrice

Shout out to Kool Kidz Ent. Quality over Quantity.


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To my E-Board.. NAACP, WE DOES THIS! OFTEN IMITATED NEVER

DUPLICATED!!!! I love you guys and Im so proud of us. Lets keep ris-

ing!- Kim

Hugs and Kisses to Audrey, Michelle and Fadima. Cool Girls All day!!!!

At the end of the day, its quite alright!! Thanks John lol!!! Love Kimand Cass

Shout out to everyone whos GPA is on point as of THIS semester!!

Shout out to the EOP Family 08Shout out to Class Ent, DRTV and

Kool Kidz

Shout out to all the International Clubs!!!! Congrats NAACP on 100years!!! Kim youre it-Henry

The United Negro College Fund..lol sike. Congrats NAACP. Keep up

the great work. You guys stat about your business. Love, the most faithful

supporter. -E

Congrats on 100 years strong. Much Love, MikellShoutout to High Soceity, LGI ENT and most importantly Kim of NAACP

on their 100 year anniversary- Slim

Congrats NAACP on 100yrs. Special Shout out 2 Cassandra I love you

friend! Rest In Peace Leah Garcia. We miss you down here!! Keep watch-

ing over us!!-Krista

Big ups to my bestest Cass H and my BFF Smagie!-Cass B

Congratulations NAACP. Keep up the good work. - Quamell

NAACP! Youre the BEST! Sylvester (GSU)


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Congrats to NAACP on 100 successful years. Shout out to the best club

BSU, & TOOOO CUTE my Sorors.-Shea

Happy 100 years. Shout out the lovely and talented e-board of BSU!!!

Black Explosion Feb 28th.-Yasmin

Mis amigos from NAACP!! Im here to support!! Much Love to K.Lindo,

my sis Cass and Freddy!!!!- Karla

Shout out to the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, shout to the BSU We have

held Buffalo down since 1967, shout out to the 1st Student Fashion

show!!-King Ramzez II

Shoutout to my Rooms!! I love you!!! And I couldnt leave without shou-

tin BSU! We go hard! Black Explosion Feb 28th!!-Kua

Shoutout 2 NAACP!! Love my ABS all day!!- Sho

MMS:SOCIETY OF POSITIVE THINKING

NAACP is the HARDEST WORKING ORG I KNOW! KEEP DOING YA

THING FOR 100 MORE YEARS!!

Congratulations to NAACP on your 100th anniversary!!!!Keep up the

good work. Special shout out to my Cool Girls, Kool Kidz & Darth

Dream-Audrey

Shoutout to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority IncorporatedAnd all my SPR08

SANDZ!!! SPECIAL SHOUTOUT to my favorite NAACP E-Board mem-

bers Kim & Cassie. Luv yall. -Margaret


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Upcoming Events & Meetings for the month of February

NAACP Founders Week

February 9th 13th, 2009

Is Your Major Worth It?

In conjunction with Minority Management Society

Tuesday February 10th, 2009

Am I My Brothers Keeper?

In conjunction with Poder and the Black Student Union

210 Student Union 5pm

Wednesday February 11th, 2009

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Black Experience

Thursday February 12th, 2009

What is being black all about? Take a walk down memory lane with us as we

reminisce on the past, recognize our present and look towards our future.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAACP!!! at 5pm | 145a SU

Come help us blow the candles out on 100 years!

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Whats in a Name? Nationality vs. Ethnicity: Is there internalized racism?

In conjunction with Caribbean Student Association

Friday February 13th, 2009

145A Student Union 5pm


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