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November 10, 2022 Branch Elections and Slate of Candidates

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On Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM the Election of Officers and At-Large Members of the Santa Fe Branch Executive Committee will take place online using Election Buddy.

Members: Please make sure that I receive your correct email address and smart phone number as soon as possible and no later than October 25, 2022 so that you can receive your electronic ballot from Election Buddy via email or text.

Slate of Candidates:

President: Simesha McEachern

1st VicePresident: Demetrius Armstrong

2nd VicePresident: Liz Rickert

Secretary: Maguy Larochelle

Assistant Secretary: Devin Egber

Treasurer: Cedric Page

Assistant Treasurer: Wilson Plowman

Officer at Large: Lou Levin

Officer at Large: Carol Johnson

Officer at Large: Kelly Davis

Support women’s rights

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The Santa Fe Branch NAACP supports a woman’s right to make her own reproductive decisions. Abortions are now banned in more than a dozen states including some that make no exceptions for rape, incest, or fetal abnormalities. Abortion is protected in New Mexico; let’s keep it that way!

To join in our advocacy on behalf of the health and well-being of all people, visit our website: naacpsfnm.org

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Your Vote Counts

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Do you feel powerless or frustrated in 2022? Do you feel progress has been lost when you have to fight for rights you’ve already won and thought you’d never lose?

There IS something you can do right now:

The only thing stopping your rights from being overturned is your voice. The best way to raise your voice in America is to vote. Now is the time. Register to vote and vote in November. You can make a difference sin 2022.

The NAACP is an advocate for equity for everyone, especially those who have been historically disenfranchised. Our goal is to make sure that everyone who can vote, does vote.

To join in our advocacy on behalf of the health and well-being of all people, visit our website: naacpsfnm.org

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History of the NAACP

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Are you interested in the history of the NAACP?  Cornell University Keynotes (eCornell Keynotes) is presenting just that.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) Then, Now, and the Future 

Friday, September 30, 2022, 12pm EDT

Register at this link: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K093022/

EVENT OVERVIEW

Join us for an in-depth, interactive discussion with NAACP Chief of Staff Eris Sims. We’ll look at the origin story of the NAACP, the work that the organization is currently focused on, and perhaps get a glimpse into what the future holds for one of our nation’s greatest institutions.

Then: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) grew out of race riots that occurred in Springfield, Illinois, in August 1908.

Now: African Americans have made significant gains during this century, victorious in the election of a Black president as well as many Supreme Court decisions.

Future: Let’s talk about it! You’ll have an opportunity to ask Ms. Sims your questions directly.

Register at this link: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K093022/

Letter to the Editor

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In the wake of the terrible atrocities committed against Muslims in our neighboring city of Albuquerque, we of the Santa Fe Branch of the NAACP wish to extend our condolences to the Albuquerque Muslim community, and our continuing support for our Muslim community here in our city.  

These atrocities must stop.  Bigotry and hatred are ever-present forces, and we will continue our ongoing work against these racist attitudes and horrific actions against anyone, regardless of race or religion.