Santa Fe NAACP Newsletter APRIL 2009

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P.O. Box 15692 ~ Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87506-15692 ~ (505) 424-6100

PresidentPresident Carol JohnsonCarol Johnson SecretarySecretary Cynthia GedeCynthia Gede

11stst Vice PresidentVice President Wanda Ross- PadillaWanda Ross- Padilla Asst. SecretaryAsst. Secretary Alex DownenAlex Downen22ndnd Vice PresidentVice President Agnes MosesAgnes Moses TreasurerTreasurer Christine JohnsonChristine Johnson

April 2009

2009 marks the 100th Anniversary of the founding

of the National Association for the Advancementof Colored People. We are the oldest Civil Rights

Organization in America.

PRESIDENTS LETTER Carol Johnson

I am honored to be the president of the Santa FeBranch of the National Association for the

Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) during

its centennial year. The NAACP is an integral partof my history and my life. I was president of the

Santa Fe Branch in the eighties.

My family has a long history with the NAACP

dating back to the thirties. My in-laws, Thomas,sr. and Jetter Johnson were founding members of

the Santa Fe Branch. Thomas, sr.; my husband,Thomas, Jr.; and my sister-in-law Bea Johnson

have all been president of the Santa Fe Branch.

This centennial year is an exciting and historicaltime. The United States of America has its first

African American President. We have come a longway but there are still things to be done.

Until every person is judged by his or her

character and not the color of his or her skin,

language, country of origin, abilities, socio-economic status, sexual orientation or age, wecannot sit back and relax.

We must partner and join forces with others of

like interests and concerns. (see Objectives of theNAACP on address page of this newsletter)

All member, please recruit new members and get

involved in Branch activities so we can continue

the mission of the NAACP and make Santa Fe,New Mexico, the country and the world a better

place for all.

BAN OF RACIAL PROFILING& REPEAL OF DEATH PENALTY!

The Family Justice Campaign, a project of theNAACP Santa Fe Political Action Committee,

includes ten local nonprofit organizations that

have joined together to advocate for policies ofequality and justice in New Mexico. (more)


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During the 2009 Legislative Session, the FamilyJustice Campaign prioritized four legislative

proposals: treatment instead of incarceration fornonviolent drug offenders, the creation of a

statewide Department of Peace, the repeal of thedeath penalty, and an official ban of bias-based

profiling in our state.

Thanks to the wonderful efforts of NAACP

members and advocacy organizations, two of ourimportant reforms passed this legislative session a ban of racial profiling and the repeal of the

death penalty.

The Family Justice Campaign took a leadershiprole in passing the statewide ban of racial

profiling. The new law defines and bans bias-based profiling, which includes targeting

individuals based on race, ethnicity, color, as wellas religion, political affiliation, gender, and sexual

orientation. The law directs law enforcementagencies to develop policies, procedures, and

training protocols to prevent and prohibitprofiling, and allows for oversight and

investigation of profiling complaints by the

Attorney Generals office.

One of the member organizations of the Family

Justice Campaign, the Coalition to Repeal theDeath Penalty, also achieved great success this

session by repealing the death penalty in NewMexico a fight that took over twelve years.

The two additional Family Justice Campaign

endorsed proposals did not pass this year, but we

will continue to advocate for these importantpolicies in the future. You can get involved with

the Family Justice Campaign by contacting Bob

Moses, chair of the Santa Fe NAACP PoliticalAction Committee.

Congratulations, everyone, for your wonderful

achievements to improve New Mexicos criminaljustice system.

-Julie RobertsMember, Santa Fe NAACP

Policy Coordinator, Drug Policy Alliance NewMexico

REGION VI CONFERENCE

The 61st NAACP Southwest Region Civil RightsAdvocacy Training Institute brought together

representatives of the Arkansas, Louisiana,Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico NAACP State

Conferences in Albuquerque, March 26-28, 2009.Despite a spring snow, which hampered travel for

some, the Institute was a great success.

The theme of the Institute was NAACPCentennial: One Hundred Years and the Struggle

Continues. Excellent workshops for adults and

youth provided attendees with information andstrategies to strengthen the ability of their states

and branches to continue the struggle for civilrights for all within their communities. Dr. Earnest

Johnson, NAACP National Board Member andLouisiana State President encourage us to

increase our membership, especially young

people, at the Membership Luncheon on Friday. Afabulous Gospel Extravaganza rocked the house

on Friday night.

At the Saturday Youth Luncheon, former USAmbassador to South Africa Delano Lewis cited hishistory and experiences as an example for youth of

the benefit of hard work and dedication in achieving

goals. The culmination of the two days was theinspiring motivational Freedom Fund Banquet

presentation by NAACP President and CEO

Benjamin Todd Jealous.


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TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA AND GHANA

The Santa Fe Branch of the NAACP is planning

the trip of a lifetime for September next year.Plan now to join. Here are a few of the

highlights:

Experience the culture of traditional South Africaat the National Craft and Cultural Fair in

Mpumalanga. Enjoy the natural beauty andwildlife of Kruger Park. Learn about South Africa's

troubled history and great leaders first hand visit the house where Mohandas (Mahatma)

Gandhi lived during his years in Johannesburgwhen he was developing the theory and practice

of nonviolent resistence (satyagraha). See RobbinIsland within sight of beautiful Cape Town where

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.

Learn about the role of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commissions in helping the Nation

to heal from the trauma of the apartheid regime.

Spend an optional additional week in Ghana toexperience the rich culture and warm hospitality

of the old Gold Coast. Visit Cape Coast Castleand the Castle Museum, a UNESCO World

Heritage Site and home to the infamous Door ofNo Return. See Kumasi, capital of the fabled

Ashanti kingdom, and shop in one of WestAfrica's largest and most colorful traditional

markets. Tour Accra, capital of the first modernAfrican state to gain independence from colonialrule and one of the most progressive countries on

the continent today.

To see the complete itinerary and the easy

payment plan, go to the Santa Fe Branchwebsite, www.naacpsfnm.blogspot.com, or

contact Champion Services Travel, PO Box44140, Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 (301)

686-0970 office, (301) 686-9000 fax E-mailcchamp154@comcast,net.

SANTA FE NAACP YOUTH COUNCILUNIT 6844 COLLEGE NEWS

Jamilla Abdullah was granted a GATESMILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIP. All college expenses

will be paid through a Ph.D at any college of herchoosing! Jamilla plans to attend Eckerd College

in St. Petersburg, Florida next fall.

Regina Whitehead was also granted a GATESMILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIP. She is going to

Nevada Las Vegas University.

Lilli Raphael loves New Orleans, Louisiana andbeing a student at the University of New

Orleans. She spent the Spring break in New YorkCity and will be home looking for a summer job

when school ends May 9th. When she returns toUNO, she will be a Resident Assistant in the

dorms helping and overseeing other students.

Joseph Bieg has completed two trimesters at

the University of Oregon in Eugene with good

grades. He has taken classes in Art and EthnicStudies. He is now in his 3rd trimester. He plans

to come to Santa Fe for the last 2-3 weeks inJune. Then he will return to a new apartment in

Eugene where he has a summer job canvassingfor an environmental agency.

Aaron and Ryan Patterson, sophomores, will

be joined by their brother Gabriel Pattersonthis autumn at Colorado College. Gabriel received

a $24,000 grant to kick-start his Pre-Med studies.Aaron will continue with Pre-Med courses and

Ryan will continue with Business and Economicsclasses. Congratulations to all!


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JUNETEENTH 2009Saturday, June 13th

5pm 8pm

Begins with music & spoken

word

Followed by a Barbecue

Picnicat

St. Bedes Episcopal ChurchWith Picnic & Playground Area

Located on SE corner of San Mateo and St. Francis

Celebrate NAACPs 100th Birthday !A Time to unwind, share good food and friendship

BRING:Something to cook on the grill &

a side dish or dessertPROVIDED: Drinks, plates, cups, & barbecue sauce

Juneteenth is a day on which honor and respect is paid for the sufferings of slavery, and

emancipation from slavery. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June

19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and

beyond. Former slaves in Galveston rejoiced in the streets with jubilant celebrations.


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In case of rain we can meet indoors!

More Info? 438 4368


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PAPER OR PLASTIC?

Should our Newsletter be just paper, paper &email/website, or just email/website?

The Santa Fe branch of the NAACP can go green

and save trees and money if we have ournewsletter only via email/website.

We want to hear from our membership on this

matter. Go to our website and cast your vote.http://naacpsfnm.blogspot.com

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

"If you believe people have no history worthmentioning, it's easy to believe they have no humanityworth defending.

For over forty years,

William Loren Katz

he has written 40highly praised books

on African American

history.

Mr. Katz isan American

educator, historian,and author of many

books on African-American history, including a number of titles for

young adult readers. He is particularly noted forhis extensive writings on the 500-year history of

relations between African-Americans and NativeAmericans in the New World.

William Loren Katz plans to speak in Santa Fesoon. Ill be in the front row with all those

interested in learning about The Black West: Adocumentary and pictorial History; Black

Women of The Old West; Black Indians: AHidden Heritageand more.

Don't miss this chance to meet this remarkable

educator, historian and author. Stay tuned for

details and dates! -George GederPLANNING MEETING

The Santa Fe NAACP Branch 2009-10 PlanningMeeting was held March 10, 2009 during

combined Executive Committee and Membershipmeetings. In this centennial year and the next,

we are planning productive and excitingactivities, which will increase our ability to

continue the struggle for civil rights for all.

Some of the activities planned include events toincrease membership and strengthening our

partnerships with other organizations with likemissions; speakers at monthly meetings;

Juneteenth and Martin Luther King, Jr. holidaycelebrations; participation in the 400th

anniversary of Santa Fe; a Walk for FamilyJustice; a trip to Africa

The following members have agreed to chair andparticipate on the following committees:

Communications/Press & PublicityGeorge Geder & Vikki Scott

Community Coordination Cedric Page

Education Rebecca Cecil & Carol Johnson

Finance/Fundraising

Christine Johnson, Daran Moon & Carol Johnson,

Political Action

Bob Moses & Reena SzczepanskiYouth Work Isaac Engelson

Health Doris Fields

Membership Cynthia Geder & Alex Downen

Juneteenth Nichoe Lichen & Karen Finney

Legal Redress Karen Finney

Chair and committee members are pending for

the following committees:Armed Services/Veterans Affairs,Religious Affairs, Economic Development,

Housing, Labor & Industry,

and Martin Luther King Day.

Volunteers are need for all committees.Your participation will be greatly appreciated and

will increase our ability to continue the strugglefor civil rights for all.

ABOUT US

Protecting the diversity of culture, ethnicity, andthe rights of people under the law is at the heart

of the mission of the Santa Fe branch of theNAACP. Bruce King, former New Mexico

governor declared, in 1979, that New Mexico is amulticultural state. The NAACP is about ensuring

the political, educational, social, and economicequality of rights of all persons and to eliminate

racial hatred and discrimination.

NIGERIAN ARTIST & AUTHORMOYO OKEDIJI
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Nigerian artist and author, Moyo Okediji, will be

speaking on Contemporary African Art at UNM onThursday, May 7. Prof. Okediji was Curator of

African and Oceanic arts at the Denver ArtMuseum before joining the faculty of Art and Art

History at the University of Texas at Austin.

Okediji has exhibited his work in museums and

galleries in Africa, Europe, and North America.His published books include "The ShatteredGourd: Yoruba Forms in 20th Century American

Art" and "African Renaissance: Old Images, NewForms in Yoruba Art". His he will speak at 5:30

p.m. in the Auditorium of the new ArchitectureBuilding (across from the bookstore on Central).

Anyone wanting additional information can phone

Nancy Pauley at 505 206 8073 or email at:[email protected].

NAACP The Oldest Civil RightsOrganization in America

Founded in 1909

100th Anniversary Celebration in

2009

IF YOU HAVE NOT RENEWED, PLEASE DO

SO USING THIS FORM. WE NEED YOU!

Fill out the form and mail with check or moneyorder to:

Santa Fe NAACP- Membership

P.O. Box 15692Santa Fe, NM 87592

To Join or Renew:

Adult: Annual membership $30.00(includes subscription to The CrisisOr Life Membership $750.00

(payable in 10 annual installments of $75.00 or more)

Child < 13 years: Annual rate $15.00 with Crisis

subscription or $10.00 without Crisis

Jr. Life (duration until age 13) $100.00

(payable in four annual installments of $25.00 or more)

Youth 14-17 years: Annual rate $15.00 with

Crisis subscription or $10.00 without Crisis

Teen Life (duration age 14-17) $250.00payable in five annual installments of $50.00 or more)

Extra Donation $ ______________

Please identify youth / adult status:

NAMES:___________________________________________________________________________

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MAILING ADDRESS:________________________________________________________

Telephone:____________________________

Email:_______________________________

I am interested in participating on thefollowing committee(s):

( ) Civic Engagement ( ) Political Action( ) Armed Services and Veterans Affair( ) Legal Redress ( ) Criminal Justice( ) International Affairs/Immigration( ) Economic Empowerment ( ) Housing( ) Economic Development( ) Labor & Industry ( ) Education

( ) Health ( ) Membership ( ) Youth Work( ) Press & Publicity ( ) Religious Affairs( ) MLK Day ( ) Juneteenth( ) 100th Anniversary Activities( ) Newsletter ( )Webpage( )Other(specify)__________________________

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mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm, Santa Fe Branch NAACP GeneralMembership Meeting, at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 1601 S. St. Francis Drive at

San Mateo new meeting location.2. Nigerian artist and author, Moyo Okediji, will be speaking on ContemporaryAfrican Art at UNM on Thursday, May 7, 2009

3. Free Grant Writing Training; June 9, 10, & 11th. HUD sponsored; EmbassySuites 1000 Woodward Pl. ABQ. Details: 505-245-7100

4. Maternal Dreamer #2;written & performed by storyteller Ramona KingMay 8th-10th; Wise Fool Studio, 2778 Agua Fria St. Santa Fe; 505-242-0834

Special thanks to the following members who assisted in getting out this newsletter: Carol Johnson,Julie Roberts, Victoria Scott, and Nichoe Lichen.

George Geder, Editor

P.O. BOX 15692SANTA FE, NM 87592-15692

(505) 424-6100

www.naacpsfnm.blogspot.com

NAACP The Oldest Civil Rights Organization in America - Founded in 1909

100th Anniversary Celebration in 2009

OBJECTIVES OF THE NAACPThe principle objective of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) shall be toensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens; to achieve equality ofrights and to eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States; to remove all barriers of racialdiscrimination through democratic processes; to seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state and local lawssecuring civil rights; to inform the public of adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its elimination; toeducate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to secure the exercise thereof, and, totake any lawful action in furtherance of these objectives consistent with the Articles of Incorporation.
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