UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly Membership Meeting JOIN US at JUNETEENTH (More below) July 10, 2025, Next Membership Meeting The meeting location and Zoom link for the next meeting will be sent out in a separate email to members between 2 to 7 days before the meeting.If you have any questions, please reach out to the Assistant Secretary at secretary2linnbentonnaacp@gmail.com. | Not Yet A Member? If you are interested in attending but not a member (or did not receive the Member Only email), please contact our Asst. Secretary Jeremy Colson for meeting information: secretary2linnbentonnaacp@gmail.com. Learn more about the vital work of the Linn Benton NAACP Branch and Become a Member Today >> |
| Keynote Speaker Michael A. Johnson Michael A. Johnson, a Washington DC native now based in Atlanta, is an education leader who drives innovation across K-12 school districts, higher education, and education and non-profit organizations. He specializes in data-driven strategies that enhance Black student success, enrollment, curriculum design, and financial sustainability. As Chief of Staff for the PROPEL Center, he supports HBCUs students and educators through resource access and industry partnerships. Previously, as VP of Enrollment Management and Technology at Miles College, he increased enrollment by 18% while improving technology access. At Indiana University Bloomington, he advanced diversity initiatives and school district partnerships. A first-generation college graduate with a Master's from Indiana University and BA from North Carolina Central University (HBCU), Michael is pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Change from USC. His leadership potential was recognized through his selection as a 2022 Fellow for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute for Aspiring Presidents at Clark Atlanta University.
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FOUNTAIN DEDICATION HONORING FOUNDER DR. CALVIN HENRY Speakers included Branch President Dr. Barry Jerkins, Vice President John Phillips IV, Past President Darlene Andrus, Albany Mayor Alex Johnson and Albany City Councilor Dr. Ramycia Shantell. More on Dr. Henry can be found here. |
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Vice-President Phillip's son takes his first drink from the new fountain, |
See the Branch YOUTUBE Channel for videos of pastFReedom Fund and Juneteenth events |
Past Events 2025
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Past Events 2024
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