 The NAACP is an organization that continuously strives for success. Through a balance of intellectual, political and social programming, the chapter has been able to reach out and meet the needs of the campus. Inclusiveness is an aspect that is held as a priority. The chapter does not discriminate, rather it welcomes members of all races. The NAACP can be seen co-sponsoring events with various campus organizations such as the Black Student Alliance, the Latino Student Alliance, the National Panhellenic Council and the Student Activities Council.
Examples of Chapter Programs & Events:
Image Awards- Campus version of the national organization's annual event where campus and community individuals or organizations are recognized. In April 2002, the Image Awards will take place for the third year. The Lifetime Achievement Award receipient and Speaker of 2001 was Danny Glover.
Two-On-Two Basketball Tournament- Competition between various teams from ODU and surounding universities. Besides the obvious athleticism there is music and food. November 2001 marked the first time of this event.
General Assembly Meetings- Bi-Weekly meeting held on Thursdays at 12:30p.m. in the Webb University Center. Open topics relevant to today's college student are discussed.
Below is the chapter at Busch Gardens. click the picture to go to the national website.
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Since its inception the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was poised for a long, tumultuous and rewarding history. Although it may be possible to chronicle the challenging and harrowing legacy of the NAACP, the real story of the nation's most significant civil rights organization lies in the hearts and minds of the people who would not stand still while the rights of some of America's darker citizens were denied.
From the ballot box to the classroom, the dedicated workers, organizers, and leaders who forged this great organization and maintain its status as a champion of social justice, fought long and hard to ensure that the voices of African Americans would be heard. The legacy of those pioneers such as W.E.B DuBois, Thurgood Marshall and Roy Wilkens and the hundreds of thousands of nameless faces who worked tirelessly can not and must not be forgotten..
The history of the NAACP, is one of blood sweat and tears. From bold investigations of mob brutality, protests of mass murders, segregation and discrimination, to testimony before congressional committees on the vicious tactics used to bar African Americans from the ballot box, it was the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that saved lives and changed many negative aspects of American society. While much of its history is chronicled in books, articles, pamphlets and magazines, the true movement lies in the faces---black, white, yellow, red , and brown---united to awaken the conscientiousness of a people, and a nation. This is the legacy of the NAACP!
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