NAACP Portland Branch
Leading efforts for social justice and opportunity for all.
The NAACP Portland Branch celebrates the victory
of President-Elect Barack Obama
Upcoming NAACP Events
Human Rights Day
Marking the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
With keynote speaker Benjamin Jealous, National NAACP President
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, USM Hannaford Lecture Hall
Co-sponsored by Amnesty International Greater Portland Chapter and the United Nations Association-Maine Chapter
The theme for 2008, “Dignity and justice for all of us,” reinforces the vision of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as a commitment to universal dignity and justice. It is not a luxury or a wish-list. The UDHR and its core values, inherent human dignity, non-discrimination, equality, fairness and universality, apply to everyone, everywhere and always. The Declaration is universal, enduring and vibrant, and it concerns us all.
2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance
Interfaith Dialogue
Saturday, January 10, 6:00 p.m.; University of New England Ludke Auditorium
Music & Gospel Concert
Sunday, January 18; 7:00 p.m.; Merril Auditorium, Portland
Featuring Sweet Honey in the Rock.
The Sweet Honey experience is like no other. These six women have inspired audiences for thirty-five years with their spirited call for a more just and humane world. Their glorious voices blend in a mix that celebrates the sacred music of the African-American church (spirituals, gospels, and hymns) as well as the blues, jazz, reggae, doo-wop, and rap. Honoring the 80th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King and the hundredth anniversary of the NAACP, Sweet Honey weaves songs, stories, and movement to challenge injustice, encourage activism, and honor love. A community gospel choir featuring Maine singers will open the celebration. With ASL interpreter. Presented in association with PCA Great Performances. Purchase tickets
28th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration
Monday, January 19; 8:00 a.m.; Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
Check back soon for more information and to purchase tickets.