Fall 2024
NAACP Modesto: Kitchen Table Book Club:
In-Person meeting on
Thursday, September 26, 2024, Time: 6:30 - 8 pm
422 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA. ( NAACP Office)
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris
In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris’s memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose.
The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dear—those of community, equality, and justice.
An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible.
Books are available at Barnes and Nobles bookstore on Mchenry, Modesto CA.
Go to the desk and request your copy . They are on hold under NAACP Kitchen Table Bookclub
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To the vibrant and resilient LGBTQ+ community, the California vs. Hate Campaign stands firmly by your side. Your courage in the face of adversity and your unwavering authenticity inspire us all.
Together, we fight against hate and discrimination to ensure a world where love and acceptance triumph over prejudice. Your voices, your stories, and your experiences are essential in this journey.
Let’s continue to support each other, celebrate our diversity, and create a California where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, is free to live and love openly and proudly.
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PRESIDENT
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ERIC JACKSON
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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“Black residents experienced disproportionate use of force by Modesto police over past decade.”
Over the past decade, the Modesto Police Department has used force against Black individuals at a rate of more than four times greater than their population, according to police data.
“Reporting on disproportionate uses of force against people of color makes clear what communities of color across California and the country have long known. Police violence is a tool of racial oppression,” said....
"If you feel you have been treated unfairly by the Modesto Police Department, fill out an NAACP COMPLAINT FORM"
NAACP response letter to the Modesto Bee article on disproportionate use of force.
Modesto City Council approves Forward Together recommendation to establish a Citizens Review Board with an Independent Auditor to help improve relations between the community and law enforcement. Read More at ModBee...
