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General Meetings are Open to the Public!

Meetings are held every

third Tuesday of each Month
At 6:30pm at the

"New Meeting Location"

Second Baptist Church Social Hall

529 California Ave,

Modesto, CA 95351

You can also connect via ZOOM

Join the Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502166410

 

Meeting ID: 815 0216 6410

 

Dial: 1 669 444 9171

Grow With Us

"The purpose of knowing history is so that you won’t repeat it.
We’re not going back!"
Wendy Byrd, President

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. 

OUR VISION

The principal objectives of the Association, as written in the NAACP Constitution, shall be:

  • To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens

  • To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of the United States

A Message from our Branch President 

Wendy Byrd

Since its founding in 1909, the NAACP has stood as a guardian of democracy and a champion for justice. That national mission lives locally through branches like ours — the Modesto/Stanislaus Branch — where history meets the present, and where the work of civil
rights is carried forward not in theory, but in real communities, by real people.

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2026 FREEDOM FUND BANQUET

SAT, MARCH 21, 2026

Modesto Centre Plaza 

2025 Highlights

Click Here For More about our Keynote Speaker

John L. Burris, a renowned civil rights attorney with over forty years of experience, is celebrated for his significant impact on police litigation and advocacy for civil  rights. His career, highlighted in a 2025 documentary, Godfather of Police Litigation and his book "Blue vs. Black: Let’s End the Conflict between Police and Minorities," has earned him widespread recognition, including multiple prestigious honors in 2025 such as Lawyers of Distinction, National Bar Association Centennial Lawyers of Distinction, and 

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The 57th NAACP Image Awards 
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Join us at our upcoming events and be part of the change in our community

Staying Connected With the Community 

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MONTLY HEADLINE

Save the date! The 57th NAACP Image Awards airs on Saturday, February 28, 2026, live on BET

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We’re excited to welcome back comedian, actor, and writer Deon Cole Returns as host!

Scholarship

 NAACP Inspire Initiatives Scholarships,  — 
If you know a Black student or student of color in need of financial assistance for college, please encourage them to apply. Whether they’re a high school senior preparing for their next step or a current student furthering their education, these scholarships can help lighten the financial burden.

Available scholarships include:

If you’ve already applied, we encourage you to share this opportunity with your friends, classmates, and community. Let’s work together to make sure every deserving student has a chance to succeed.

Know Your Rights

Both the California Constitution and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protect your right to free expression. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights.

Choose from the scenarios below to make sure you’re prepared before heading out into the streets.

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 Community Business Support!

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AFRICAN AMERICAN GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY

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FREEDOM FUND 
2025

On behalf of the Modesto/Stanislaus NAACP, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of our annual Freedom Fund & Community Service Awards Banquet, held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Modesto Centre Plaza.

Your generous contribution played an important role in helping us celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of local leaders and organizations who continue to make a meaningful impact in our community. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in advancing the mission of equity, justice, and progress.

Thank you once again for your support. We look forward to continuing this important work together.

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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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2025 OFFICERS

WENDY BYRD

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT

CONSTANCE GUSTAFSON

1ST VICE PRESIDENT


DR. SAMUEL WHITE-EPHRAIM

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

ERIC JACKSON

SECRETARY

GIA SMITH

TREASURER

Gladys Williams

Sherri Nelson

Christopher Nelson

Juanita Gaillard

Dr. Jacquelyn Forte

Michael Baldwin

Sharon Froba

Angela Dallas

Dr. Ana Andrade

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