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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.

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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.

Sponsorship Support Thanks to:

Oregon Department of Education/AABSS
Linn Benton Community College
Benton County Health Department
Linn County Health Department
Corvallis School District Foundation.

IMPORTANT: Venue changed to The Calapooia Commons Cafeteria (2nd Floor)

Juneteenth Program (downloadable pdf)

FOUNTAIN DEDICATION HONORING FOUNDER DR. CALVIN HENRY
On Saturday March 22, 2025, NAACP Branch Officers, members and supporters celebrated and honored founder, Dr. Calvin (Cal) O.L. Henry with the dedication of a new drinking fountain with ADA and water bottle stations on the downtown Corvallis riverfront.

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.