Hanover
County NAACP
We invite all to join us as we celebrate in unity the heroes of Hanover Public school desegregation.. For the first time in 60 years, the Hanover 8 will be recognized by our Hanover County School board for being the first to integrate Patrick Henry and the then Lee Davis High schools. At the request of the Hanover County NAACP, the school board agreed the students deserved to be honored for their sacrifices. We are grateful to former school board member, Mrs. Ola Hawkins for presenting this challenge to our school board on our behalf.
We need your help! We still have work to do!
OUR VISION
We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
THEORY OF CHANGE
We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities. Our work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people.
A great evening on the lawn of Hanover Courthouse…..
A great evening on the lawn of Hanover Courthouse reading banned or otherwise prohibited books and meeting new friends. https://twitter.com/goadgatsby/status/1661526276870471685?s=12
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The Mission Statement
To secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.