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COMMUNITY EVENT ALERT!

“Salama” is a Swahili word that means safety. It has a historical etymological relationship with the Hebrew word, shalom (peace), the Arabic, salaam (a greeting), and Portuguese salamo (flying or soaring). The word points to the freedom that comes with being safe as you enter and dwell in a particular space or community.

Scarritt Bennett Center in collaboration with Beyoncé Mass presents Salama Circles: an intentional respite and safe space for Black women all over the globe to soar, to be free to express emotion and release pain, and anger for the sake of healing.

Salama Circles is a four-part series that invites Black women all over the globe to directly address issues of grief, joy, pleasure, and burden by engaging in conversation about the intersectional realities that Black women face daily, and how they impact particular kinds of trauma and exclusion.

Salama Circles will also offer resources and models of healing that allow Black women to reclaim joy and pleasure as mechanisms of liberation.

DETAILS
Date: October 21, 2020
Times: 12pm – 1:30pm Central Time
Free and open to Black women across the globe!

TO REGISTER: https://scarrittbennett.org/events/10-21-20-october-salama-circle-pleasure/

Today is the last day to register to vote! Are you registered??

Check your status NOW at www.proudvoter.org

The Nashville NAACP & New Covenant Christian Church will have a ‘Last Call Voter Registration Drive’ this Sunday, October 4th from 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Are you registered? If you come you can check your status, get registered and also get information about things like changing your address!

You can apply for financial assistance including rent, utilities, and mortgage due to COVID-19. Make sure you come out if you’re in need or looking to get involved!

New Covenant Church
2201 Osage Street
Nashville, TN 37208

74th Annual Tennessee State NAACP State Convention to be held virtually October 8th - 10th!

Registration and inquiries should be sent to [email protected]

DEADLINE - OCTOBER 2ND, 2020

New Covenant Christian Church is the proud recipient of a $400,000.00 Metro CARES Act Grant.

The funds are for rent, mortgage and utilities that are behind all the way back to March. And if you are unable to pay your bills in September, October or November, we would like you to apply as well!

Please share this flyer everywhere and visit www.newcovenantnashville.org to apply!

Are you registered to vote?

Check your status at www.proudvoter.org!

Be Represented. Be Heard. Vote. Be Represented. Be Heard. Be a Proud Voter Tennessee consistently ranks among the worst states for voter participation. Underrepresentation leads to values and priorities being ignored. Help us break the cycle! It all starts with ensuring you’re registered to vote. CHECK YOUR VOTING STATU

"We may not have chosen the time, but the time has chosen us.” - John Lewis

The NAACP, Eastern Stars and Masons getting the vote out! Early voting is from October 14th - October 29th!

Check your voting status at www.proudvoter.org

Nashville NAACP and Partners sending out 10,000 postcards telling voters to “Check Your Status” at
www.proudvoter.org

Many thanks to;
Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.
Lady Julie A. Hopkins, President

Hendersonville Area (TN) Links
Valencia Price, President

Eden Grand Chapter AF & AM

Moira E Frierson
Grand Worthy Matron
Body of Christ
Pastor, Riley Walker Jr.

New Covenant Christian Church
Pastor, Judy D Cummings

Activist Artists Management
A Novel Group - Book Club
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Nashville Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter-
Beverly Glaze-Johnson
Social Justice Chair
The Overton Family
The Davis Family
The Taylor Family
and many individuals.

In solidarity a team effort!

The Nashville NAACP is happy to be a sponsor of “Our Vote Matters”. Mark your calendars for October 4th at 3 pm CT.

❓ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE❓

🗳 The Nashville NAACP in partnership with Bad Habits Mc/Sc branch will be hosting a voter registration drive!🗳

‼️ THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th‼️

11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tha Habitat
2700 Tucker Rd Nashville,Tn 37218

🌭FREE FOOD🌭
💸FREE GIVEAWAYS EVERY HOUR💸

You are invited to join our NAACP General Membership Meeting tonight!

When: Sep 24, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-yprD8pG9LcibIHD_1s_-lwHILBLS9K

The injustice we’re witnessing at this moment can be sensed throughout the nation. It is unacceptable that, once again, culpability has eluded those guilty of state-sanctioned murder.

https://www.naacp.org/latest/naacp-denounces-decision-not-charge-police-officers-responsible-murder-breonna-taylor/

NAACP | NAACP Denounces Decision to Indict One Police Officer in Connection to the Murder of Breonna Taylor The NAACP released a statement regarding Louisville city official's decision to indict one police officer in connection with the murder of Breonna Taylor.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month!

Check out the latest Health Blog from Community Health Advocate and Nashville Branch Health Committee Member, Mark A. Lollis, on childhood obesity and how to join the fight.

To view the full article visit: https://www.naacpnashville.org/blog

The NAACP has teamed up with Oprah Winfrey and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network to host the special town hall event, “OWN Your Vote: Our Lives Depend On It.”

As we continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, racial injustice and voter suppression, the OWN Your Vote initiative seeks to provide solutions and tools to lead the Black community to the ballot box.

Join us this Thursday, September 24 at 8pm ET, for this virtual conversation that will focus on the significance of this election and the importance of the Black vote.

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_baiLAVgZRKqje1KYUVB1Kg

It's time to employ ! It's and a great opportunity to answer these crucial questions:

Are you registered to vote? Is everyone in your family registered to vote? And is your community registered to vote?

Check your status at www.proudvoter.org

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 5TH ELECTION! DON'T FORGET THERE'S MORE AT STAKE THAN JUST THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION!

REGISTER.

REGISTER OTHERS.

VOTE!

Check your status at www.proudvoter.org

We are devastated by the passing tonight of Supreme Court Justice . Justice Ginsburg was an incredibly accomplished civil rights lawyer who devoted her entire legal career to the pursuit of equal justice and eliminating discrimination of all types.

Today, the partnered with to kick off , a day to ensure that you, your family and your communities are counted and equipped to employ your .

❓ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE❓

🗳 The Nashville NAACP in partnership with Bad Habits Mc/Sc branch will be hosting a voter registration drive!🗳

‼️ SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th‼️

11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tha Habitat
2700 Tucker Rd Nashville,Tn 37218

🌭FREE FOOD🌭
💸FREE GIVEAWAYS EVERY HOUR💸

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Eden Grand Chapter AF & AM Order of the Eastern Stars. Some SiStars and kids helping to fill out the postcards for the Nashville NAACP.

Thanks for your participation!

The Nashville NAACP and partners sending out 10,000 postcards telling voters to “Check Your Status” at
www.proudvoter.org

Many thanks to;

Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.
Lady Julie A. Hopkins, President

Hendersonville Area (TN) Links
Valencia Price, President

Eden Grand Chapter AF & AM
Moira E Frierson, Grand Worthy Matron

Body of Christ
Pastor, Riley Walker Jr.

New Covenant Christian Church
Pastor, Judy D Cummings

Activist Artists Management

A Novel Group - Book Club

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Nashville Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter- Beverly Glaze-Johnson, Social Justice Chair

The Overton Family

The Davis Family

The Taylor Family

and many individuals.

In solidarity a team effort!

Join the Movement
www.naacpnashville.org

Members of the Nashville Branch NAACP,
Make your voices heard!

Mayor John Cooper will choose a new police chief in 2020. The Nashville Branch of the NAACP wants Mayor Cooper to hear what characteristics you want in our next Police Chief.

To make your voice heard please click the following link found on our website https://hub.nashville.gov/s/

(All responses are confidential in that none of your contact information is required to complete this survey. This means that neither your name, address, email address or any other contact information is needed to complete this survey. Your anonymous response will be received by Mayor Cooper's Office and your responses will be considered in Mayor Cooper's selection of a new police chief.)

week one begins today at 4P ET! Join us for the ACT-SO Competition Awards Ceremony followed by the Public Opening Address at 6P ET.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION!

LAST DAY TO REGISTER - OCTOBER 5TH

EARLY VOTING - (OCTOBER 14TH - OCTOBER 29TH)

We are 53 days from election day!

Join us, the , the & our partners for the livestream of the National Townhall on Environmental Justice & Frontline Communities TONIGHT to learn about what it means to make sure your voice is counted.

RSVP: natwild.life/ # #

“There are so many ways for us to express ourselves and our views––and voting is one of our most powerful tools for doing just that.” - Michelle Obama

Are you counted?!? You’re not going to want to miss this event on Facebook Live from TN Masons PHA featuring keynote speakers Terrance O. Fluker & State Representative Harold M. Love, Jr..

The census affects us in so many different ways. We need you to learn about the various ways and participate! Follow their page by following this link ---> https://www.facebook.com/TN-Masons-PHA-110279537439000

Join and NAACP President, , along with filmmakers, and for an exclusive conversation on the new documentary, All In: The Fight for Democracy. Moderated by .

Register today at https://naacp.org/111th-national-convention-registration/

What’s at stake?

Billions in federal funds for public education, hospitals, housing, roads, bridges and more.

The number of seats TN has in Congress.

Your community! Your voice!

Go to my2020census.gov to complete your census today!

Join the Women In The Naacp: Virtual Membership Drive with special guest speaker Judge Rachel L. Bell as we seek to enhance the leadership role of women, serve as an advocacy vehicle for issues affecting women and children, and advocate for the positive development of children.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcOmsrj8pHdMqLTDsSEltiUMMqYeDGk72

(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)

Committee Chairperson
Robin Kimbrough Hayes

The Nashville NAACP is in search of chairpersons for the following committees:

- Communications, Press & Publicity

- Prison Branch

- Finance Freedom Fund

- Education

- Young Adult

- Youth Works

If interested, contact us by noon on September 8th via e-mail [email protected]