This historic event will be a testament to a century of resilience, advocacy, and progress in our community as we move forward into the next century together to shape the future. As we reflect on our branch’s rich history, we will also honor local individuals and organizations fighting for social justice.
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024!
Join us from 6:30pm -10:00 pm for cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and silent auction.
RSVP and Ticket information will be available in the coming months.
We look forward to your presence as we commemorate a century of progress and call all to renewal in action; continuing the legacy and shaping our futures!
3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
NAACP Media Youth Council is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in partnership with the Borough of Media, PA and the Heritage Park Committee to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the US and celebrate the rich history and traditions of the African Americans in the Media, PA area on Saturday, June 15. The event will be held from 12:00 to 3:00pm at Heritage Park at 5th and Broomall Streets in Media, Pennsylvania in Delaware County. This is a free event.
The celebration will be a fun-filled afternoon for all ages which will include live music, spoken word, trivia, craft activities, live fitness demonstration, local community organizations and powerful words from our local community leaders. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Black Joy!”.
About The NAACP Media Branch
The Media Area Branch NAACP was established in the early 1920’s. The Branch formation was in response to a series of unfortunate incidents that occurred in the Borough. These events began when a white Media High School female was criminally assaulted in the rural section of town near Lima. In response to the dangers of the situation, community members John E. Jones and Percy O. Batipps, Sr. called on a group of local African American leaders to create a temporary organization for the general defense of the Black population… Read More
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