UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly Membership Meetings

May 14, Next Membership Meeting

The meeting location and Zoom link for the next meeting will be sent out in a separate email to members between 2 to 7 days before the meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Secretary at info@linnbentonnaacp.com.

April Special Speaker Dr. Zipporah Brown - Holding It All Together: Naming Stress & Reclaiming Our Well-Being explores what stress is, how chronic stress impacts our minds and bodies, and why it often goes unrecognized in our daily lives. Together, we’ll name the weight many of us are carrying and learn practical, culturally relevant strategies to support healing, resilience, and overall well-being.

Dr. Brown is a licensed occupational therapist, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing equitable access to quality healthcare through culturally responsive, community-centered approaches. Read More A first-generation scholar and Board-Certified Diplomate of Lifestyle Medicine, she integrates her clinical expertise, authentic leadership, and lived experience to design innovative wellness solutions. Her work spans community-based care, higher education, and organizational partnerships, all grounded in a commitment to empowering individuals and diverse communities to heal and thrive.

Not Yet A Member?

If you are interested in attending but not a member (or did not receive the Member Only email), please contact our Secretary Jeremy Colson for meeting information: info@linnbentonnaacp.com.

Learn more about the vital work of the Linn Benton NAACP Branch and Become a Member Today >>

FMI Contact:  Deidre Green

For More Information Contact; JoAnn Miller

Your Family - Your Community - Your Oregon
How Federal Actions impact Oregon Families 

• Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 12 pm, Riverfront Community Center, Albany
• Saturday, April 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Corvallis Community Center, Corvallis

Join concerned Oregonians from across the political spectrum as we prepare for the midterm elections.

Learn about critical topics such as Health Care, Housing, Education, Affordability, State Economy, Voting Integrity, Public Safety in the age of ICE, and more. Break-out sessions led by informed speakers will examine how current and future federal actions affect the welfare of Oregon families.

FREE to attend, including refreshments. In Albany, childcare also available from KidSpirit. 

More Info Here >>

Volunteers Needed! Sign up to support these events today at this link >>

These events made possible by planning and coordination support from League of Women Voters Corvallis; Indivisible Salem-Keizer; Indivisiblt Benton County, Rural Organizing Project.

See the Branch YOUTUBE Channel for videos of past
FReedom Fund and Juneteenth events

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program

Thursday, January 15, 2025 | 12–2 PM

Dr. Intondi serves as the new Executive Director of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility and is a research scholar at Cornell University's Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies.

A nationally recognized expert on nuclear disarmament and environmental justice, Dr. Intondi is the author of African Americans Against the Bomb and Saving the World from Nuclear War. His presentation will explore how Dr. King's commitment to nonviolence, anti-nuclear activism, and environmental justice connects to today's social movements and the challenges facing marginalized communities.

This was an opportunity to engage with timely issues of racial equity, peace, and environmental stewardship through the lens of Dr. King's enduring vision.This in- person only collaborative event is free and all are welcome to attend! Bring a friend and we hope to see you there!

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