About Us - Prince William NAACP

About the Prince William Branch | Our Mission | Executive Committee

The Branch owes its success and a monumental "Thank You" to our past leaders who worked tirelessly for the citizens of Prince William County and the legacy they left us. Some of those who have ably led the Branch include such outstanding leaders as, the Reverend Frederick Ray, Mr. Eddie Stallworth, Mr. Ira Patterson, and Mr. Kenneth Gibson.

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!

Mission Statement and Focal Points

The mission of the NAACP is to eliminate racial prejudice and to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through the democratic process. This mission is carried out through the implementation of several programs and services. The organization actively keeps its hand on the pulse of the community and modifies its programs and services to meet the changing times. To the extent possible, matters of concern are addressed proactively so that their impact to the community is minimal. The organization also lends a helping hand to citizens in need who have been the victim of unfortunate circumstances. Currently, the organization is focusing its attention on the following: