January 4, 2014

In It’s About Justice hosted by Meryl Johnson, Cleveland NAACP Executive Director Sheila Wright talks with Meryl about a variety of topics including the East Cleveland shooting of Melissa Williams and Timothy Russell, gay marriage, poverty, and voting rights.

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January 2014

Cleveland NAACP Executive Director is named one of the Most Interesting People 2014.

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October 2013

Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, in partnership with the Cleveland NAACP, announced the launch of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Strategies Against Violent Encounters (S.A.V.E) Initiative.  In cooperation with Witness/Victim Services Center, the Sheriff’s Department will conduct four, free self-defense seminars across the county on awareness and actions to avoid or address violent encounters.

Click here to view the schedule of classes (also found on the Cleveland NAACP Calendar)

September 23, 2013

Alexa Lewis of American Law Radio TV talks with Sheila Wright, Executive Director, Cleveland Branch of the NAACP, about her background and role with the NAACP, as well as the objectives of the NAACP.

August 1, 2013

In light of the tragic death of Trayvon Martin and the overwhelming national awareness around numerous issues surrounding this case, the NAACP advocates for creating a set of laws called “Trayvon’s Law” which embodies legislative responses that will greatly reduce the likelihood of another tragedy like the Trayvon Martin incident. Trayvon’s Law is a set of bills that focus on ending racial profiling, repealing stand your ground type laws, creating law enforcement accountability through effective police oversight, improving training and best practices for community watch groups, and mandating law enforcement data collection on homicide cases involving people of color. Some of these policies can be pushed on the state level; others may lend themselves well to more local campaigns. The NAACP will continue to advocate for these policy changes on the federal level as well. Advocates across the country can push for any combination of these policies that makes the most sense for their city, state, or local jurisdiction.

Learn more about Trayvon’s Law by clicking here to read the Bill Summary.

May 27, 2013

Powell Caesar, well-known Clevelander and spokesman for many, has died

It is with tremendous sadness that we share the news that our beloved friend and colleague Powell Caesar has passed away.  Mr. Caesar was a well respected member of our organization and our community respectively. In addition to his professional endeavors, he served as an advisor and a spokesperson for one of the oldest civil rights organizations in Northeast Ohio’s history, the Cleveland NAACP. He was our friend and our champion. He will be missed dearly by all.  We ask that you keep his family in your prayers. We will keep you abreast of arrangements as they develop.

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January 14, 2013

The Plain Dealer, Stan Donaldson

Cleveland NAACP Selects New Executive Director

The Cleveland NAACP hired a new executive director Monday who said she would work with leaders in the organization to continue the group’s effort in fighting for civil rights.

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December 8, 2012

NAACP Cleveland Branch – Press Release

Cleveland NAACP Press Statement 

The Cleveland Branch of the NAACP asks the U.S. Justice Department for an independent, professional and thorough investigation of the recent high-speed chase that started in downtown Cleveland and ended with the deaths of two individuals.  Click here to read the press statement…

Click here to read the letter to the United States Department of Justice

November 12, 2012

The Plain Dealer, Stan Donaldson

Cleveland NAACP elects the Rev. Hilton Smith as president

The Rev. Hilton Smith on Sunday was elected to a two-year term as president of the Cleveland NAACP.  Click here to read more…

November 9, 2012

The Plain Dealer, Stan Donaldson

Cleveland NAACP to hold election on Sunday

The Cleveland NAACP wants its members to vote in one more election this month, a contest that will determine the unit’s first new president in 20 years.  Click here to read more…