Dear NAACPers: The Committee on Education of the Virginia State Conference NAACP is in support of Virginia Commonwealth University's college chapter NAACP in protesting Governor Youngkin's intrusion into what is being taught at VCU The governor has demanded that he...
Brown Grove wins further encroachment on their community proposal that came before the board of supervisors on March 27, 2024. The community came together to oppose what would have been a parking./storage of old unusable vehicles. This is a residential community. The...
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EARLY VOTING !!!
Are you aware that in Virginia there is a Presidential Primary for both parties on March 5th? You may vote in whichever primary you choose. Early voting starts January 19th at your registrar's office. Democratic Ballot Choices for President Joe Biden (D),...
The Hanover NAACP shares our condolences with our Fairfax Branch NAACP. It was my pleasure to also work with Michelle in her role with the Virginia State PTA. She was an avid fighter for justice in all venues. She will be missed.. Patricia Hunter-Jordan, President...
NAACP Celebrates Historic Victory in Lawsuit Against Former President Trump
https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-celebrates-historic-victory-lawsuit-against-former-president-trump
Hanover leaders search for the descendants of 13 unmarked graves on future Hanover school land
Patricia Jordan, president of the Hanover Chapter of the NAACP told 8News the county notified her after making the discovery. Recently the chapter has worked to put together a map of historically black cemeteries to help prevent future developers from building on that...
NAACP 88th Annual Convention
Welcome to the 88th Annual Convention of the NAACP Virginia State Conference! The convention will be held Friday, October 27 - Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Omni Hotel Richmond. This marks our first in person convention since 2019. Our theme for the Convention is...
Man speaks out after alleged knife attack in Hanover County
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC)– The same day that Ahmaud Arbery’s killers were sentenced for hate crimes a Hanover man spoke with 8News of a similar event he experienced. Ralph Mills said that just like Ahmaud Arbery, he was jogging when attacked unprovoked by a man...
Hanover County School Board to consider axing equity advisory group
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – The Hanover County School Board will consider whether to dissolve the community advisory board that helped write the district’s equity policy – a group that had its work paused by the school board and has not met in nearly a...