NAACP Media Branch

100th Jubilee
2024-11-08 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Springfield Country Club, 400 W Sproul Rd., Springfield, 19064, United States
Thank you to our 100th Jubilee Sponsors!

Silver Level: Rosa Parks Sponsor

Bronze Level: Thurgood Marshall Sponsor

Supporter Level: Foot Soldier for Justice

As we mark a century of leadership in the fight for civil rights, we are honored to announce that Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes will deliver the keynote address at the NAACP Media Area Branch 100th Jubilee Celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Springfield Country Club.

Senator Hughes, a tireless advocate for equality and justice, has been driving force for change both statewide and nationally. His dedication to advancing social justice and uplifting underserved communities makes him the perfect speaker for this momentous occasion.

“Having Senator Hughes as our keynote speaker is a reflection of our shared commitment to fighting systemic inequities and pushing forward the civil rights movement,” said Cynthia Ann Jetter, President of the NAACP Media Area Branch. “This Jubilee is not just a celebration of the past 100 years but a call to continue the work for justice in the future.”

In addition to Senator Hughes’ keynote address, the evening will include:

Dinner

Live entertainment

A silent auction

The presentation of the Foot Soldier of Justice Awards, honoring:

League of Women Voters

Media Fellowship House

Nile Swim Club

Honeycomb Union American Methodist Episcopal Church

Chester (PA) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

UDTJ

These organizations have exemplified the spirit of service, community empowerment, and advocacy, and we are proud to recognize their contributions.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors and supporters including:

SILVER Level: Rosa Parks SponsorMedia Fellowship HouseBRONZE Level: Thurgood Marshall SponsorsDelaware County Community CollegeThe Lang Center at Swarthmore CollegeState Representative Jennifer O’MaraState Senator Tim KearneyGoshen MechanicalState Senator John KaneSUPPORTER Level: Foot Soldier of JusticeState Representative Lisa BorowskiDavid & Marjorie Rosenberg Family FoundationDr. Andrew Rosen, D.M.D.

Your generous support will help make this historic celebration possible and allow us to honor a century of community, resilience, and growth.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Springfield Country Club, 400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

Tickets: Sales end on Thursday, October 31st, or while tickets are available at naacpmediabranch.org or click here.

This Jubilee is a once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating the past 100 years of progress and the many individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in shaping our fight for civil rights. Be part of this historic evening and help support our ongoing mission to advance equality and social justice for all.

January 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-01-07 19:00 - 20:00
Tonight’s special presentation will be from PA State Senator Tim Kearney of District 26 discussing the current challenges facing PA including SEPTA challenges and their impact on regional and Black communities, zoning reform for housing and its racial impact (current and historical), preserving public education, and fully funding our public schools.

36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
2025-01-25 15:00 - 18:00 | First Church Media, 350 W. State St., Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
For over 30 years, Media Fellowship House and the Media Area Branch NAACP have honored Dr. King’s legacy with one of the largest MLK celebrations in our region. Keynote this year is Gregg Volz, JD, on inequities in juvenile justice and challenges of reentry after incarceration. We are honoring Mary DeWitt & Paulette Carrington (Pardon Garden Project) and Jonathan Abdur-Rahim King (Safe Corridors). This impactful series of events is free and open to all. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of justice and service with us!

February 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us this evening at 7pm for our monthly General Membership Meeting with a special presentation from Sari Stueber of Transition Town Greater Media sharing information about the Circle of Aunts and Uncles project.

2025 Black History Month Poster Contest and Awards Ceremony
2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Media Community Center, 301 N. Jackson St., Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
Every year the contest features participation from elementary and middle schools across Wallingford-Swarthmore, Springfield, and Rose Tree Media School Districts, as well as Media-Providence Friends School and The School in Rose Valley. This year’s theme, “Black Inventors Who Made Daily Life Better,” highlights the groundbreaking innovations of African Americans.

March 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us tonight at 7:00pm for a special presentation from Brittany Crenshaw of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties sharing more info on their programs and services.

April 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us this evening at 7pm for our monthly General Membership Meeting with a special presentation from Delaware County Health Department sharing information about vaccines and public health.

May 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Tonight at 7:00pm is our General Membership Meeting with a special presentation from Delaware County Community College’s VP of Academic Affairs, Marian McGorry, Ph.D. on an overview of DCCC and its offerings.

June 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Tonight at 7:00pm is our General Membership Meeting with a special presentation from Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Southeastern President, Andrea Fink who will speak about PSEA’s current priorities in educational equity, teacher recruitment and retention, and advocacy regarding school funding or policy updates that impact our region.

Movie Night Screening: Disrupted: Injustice, Trauma, and Healing
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 19081, United States
Join us for a powerful screening of Disrupted: Injustice, Trauma, and Healing — a documentary exploring race, class, and the deep impact of incarceration in Philadelphia.This is a FREE event. After the film, stay for a community conversation featuring filmmaker John Pace and a panel of local leaders, artists, and advocates working toward justice and healing. Let’s come together to watch, reflect, and take action.

July 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us Monday, July 1 at 7 PM! This month’s guest speaker is Kelly Sides, A.S., Paramedic, who will be discussing Emergency Preparedness. She serves as Emergency Services Specialist with Delaware County’s Department of Emergency Services, as well as Acting Volunteer Manager and CISM Team Coordinator with the Special Operations Division.

NAACP Media at Dining Under the Stars
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
Media Area Branch NAACP is tonight’s featured non-profit during Dining Under the Stars thanks to the Foundation for Delaware County’s sponsorship. This year, the NAACP Media Area Branch is focused on advancing equality in education and housing, supporting youth leadership, and increasing voter engagement. We are committed to amplifying not only our own initiatives, but also the work of community partners and nonprofits with shared values and missions. Together, we’re working to drive meaningful change across the area.

September 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
September’s General Membership Meeting is Tuesday, September 2nd at 7:00pm! Join us for our special presentation from Jennifer Mattson, Office Coordinator for The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Main Line PA discussing NAMI’s education programs and support groups for families and peers, and information about their community events.

October 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
October’s General Membership Meeting is Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00pm! Join us for our special presentation from Richard Womack, Vice Chair for The Delaware County Council discussing activity and community news in the county.

America's Conflicting Constitutional Visions: The Quest for Common Ground
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Media Upper-Providence Library, 1 E. Front St., Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
America’s political polarization is often fueled by clashes between two rival visions of the Constitution—one traditionalist, one progressive. Yet both interpretations are deeply rooted in the Constitution itself.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Rogers M. Smith—a leading scholar of American constitutional law and political thought—explores how the Reconstruction Amendments—the 13th, 14th, and 15th—embody elements of both visions, and how they may offer a shared sense of national purpose that can guide us toward common ground today.

Join us for an evening of reflection, history, and dialogue on how the Constitution continues to shape America’s future.

About the SpeakerRogers M. Smith is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. A leading scholar of American constitutional law and political thought, he is the author of nine books, including Civic Ideals (Pulitzer Prize finalist) and America’s New Racial Battle Lines (2024). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a past president of the American Political Science Association.

This event is co-hosted by Media Fellowship House and Media Area NAACP. Thank you to Media Upper-Providence Library for welcoming us to their space to hold this event.

FreeA suggested donation of $10 will support community programs at Media Fellowship House

January 2026 General Membership Meeting
2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us for our 1st meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 PM as we welcome Mayor Joi Washington as our featured speaker for the NAACP Media Area Branch January 2026 General Membership Meeting.

Mayor Washington made history as the first woman and first person of color to serve as Mayor of Media Borough. A Moore College of Art & Design graduate, Media Borough Council Member and longtime Media resident, she will join us for a thoughtful, community-centered conversation about what makes Media special, the needs of residents, and how we can continue working together to ensure Media remains a thriving, safe, and welcoming borough for all.

Need meeting access? Go to https://forms.gle/ArVvVTgmi1BXLQb87 , scan the QR code OR email us at medianaacp@gmail.com .

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.

37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday Commemoration & Spirit Hall of Fame
2026-01-18 15:00 - 18:00 | First Church Media, 350 W. State St., Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
Media Fellowship House and NAACP Media Area Branch invite you to:

37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday Commemoration & Spirit Hall of Fame

Sunday, January 18th, 3–4:30 pmCommunity Dinner to Follow, 4:30 – 6pm*Snow date: Saturday, January 24th, 3-4:30pm

First Church Media

350 W State StMedia, PA 19063

Learn More and Register:

https://mediafellowshiphouse.org/event/mlk2026

This year, our program focuses on Our Rights, Our Responsibility: Protecting the Promise of the Constitution with a keynote address offered by Vince Stango, Executive Vice President and COO of the National Constitution Center.

The occasion will highlight the induction of remarkable community heroes into the MLK Spirit Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding contributions to uplifting constitutional rights.

This year’s Spirit Hall of Fame inductees include:

Martha Hickson, along with young adult advocates Miranda and Mitchell, honored for their leadership in advancing the Freedom to Read Act (2024) in New Jersey.

Centro De Apoyo Comunitario, recognized for its commitment to promoting the well-being and rights of immigrant communities

February General Membership Meeting
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Our February NAACP Media Area Branch General Membership Meeting featuring Sheriff Siddiq Kamara, the youngest sheriff elected in United States history.Sheriff Kamara will share his vision for a Sheriff’s Office rooted in fairness, transparency, accountability, and service, followed by an open dialogue with members focused on community trust, civil rights, and public safety.

📅 February General Membership MeetingTuesday, February 3, 2026🕖 7:00 PM📲 Scan the QR code or request access here:Link for access: https://forms.gle/ArVvVTgmi1BXLQb87📧 Email for access at: medianaacp@gmail.com

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation. All are welcome!

NAACP Media Area Branch Exhibit
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-03-10 15:00 | Delaware County Historical Society, 9 W. Front St., Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States
The NAACP Media Area Branch Exhibit will be open to the public from 10 am – 3 pm Tuesday through Thursday until March 10th at the Delaware County Historical Society (9 W. Front St., Media, PA)

March General Membership Meeting
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Our March NAACP Media Area Branch General Membership Meeting featuring a special Health & Wellness Panel focused on advancing equity in care and addressing health disparities in our communities.

We’re honored to welcome Main Line Health System Director of Health Equity, Vanessa Saylor, and Erica Loizos, Bilingual Doula & Doula Coordinator at Family Village.

Together, they will lead a timely conversation on advocating for equal access to affordable healthcare and confronting disparities that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities. Topics of particular focus include:

• Mental health awareness• Nutrition and food access initiatives• Black maternal health advocacy

This discussion will include insights, community resources, and an opportunity for open dialogue about how we move from awareness to action — right here in Media and across Delaware County.

📅 March General Membership MeetingTuesday, March 3🕖 7:00 PM📲 Scan the QR code or request access here:Link for access: https://forms.gle/ArVvVTgmi1BXLQb87📧 Email for access at: medianaacp@gmail.comWe hope you’ll join us for this important and impactful conversation. All are welcome!
