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NAACP Spotyslvania Newsletter February 2024




*FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

*EARLY VOTING FOR THE NATIONAL PRIMARY HAS ALREADY STARTED!

*JJ WRIGHT MUSEUM - A WEALTH OF BLACK HISTORY IN OUR OWN BACKYARD!


*Repost: A People Without the Knowledge of their Past History, Origin and Culture is Like a

Tree Without Roots (by Marcus Garvey) As we enter into the month that is designated as “Black History Month” we ask the question who cares? The perception is Parents don’t talk about it! Kids don’t read about it!


Schools don’t teach it! Very few blacks visit the Spotsylvania John J. Wright historical museum. So, where does black history fit in? The new Governor signed an executive order directing school not to teach the real history of Black’s Americans and established a hot line so parents can inform his office when teachers attempt to address this uncomfortable subject. Do we as a people really want to know our history? How much black history do you know? Have you ever sat down with your kids or grandkids and mentioned anything about black history?


How about You! What history are you making? Are You helping to improve or make something better for someone else? What is Your legacy going to be? How will Your kids

remember You? A tree without roots will float away and eventually be gone from our view. Are blacks and their history fading away? These are question we ask you to ask yourself.


How do you feel about black history? Does it really matter? Have we allowed many of those great successes obtained through blood, sweat and tears fall by the wayside or slip away? Do you want to make a difference in your community and create your own legacy, as well as assist in continuing the legacy of our forefathers?


Contact us at 540-847-7637.

2024 UPCOMING PRIMARY PRESIDENTAL ELECTION:

. IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES AND DEADLINES:

Early Voting Begins - January 19

Deadline to register or make changes - February 12

Deadline to request a ballot be mailed - February 23

Two Saturdays oper for Early Voting - February 24

& March 2

Early Voting Ends - March 2

Must Vote at Your Precinct - On ELECTION DAY


*This Month is an Excellent Time to Visit the John J. Wright Educational and Cultural Museum. The museum provides a wealth of information, antique artifacts, old pictures, and lots of history about the African American citizens of Spotsylvania County. For more information contact rbeverly_2000@yahoo.com


*The Spotsylvania Sunday School Union Will Conduct a Black History Program on February 17, 2024. The event will be held at the John J. Wright Park site at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Wayne Robinson will be guest speaker. For more information, contact Ms. Loretta Hill at 540-845-2830.


*On February 3rd at 8:00 pm, The Stage Door Production Will Present its 2nd Annual “African American Jubilee Celebration”. Branch President Pastor Moe Petway will be a special guest. You can purchase tickets at www.stagedoorproductions.org.

Address: 810 Caroline St. Fredericksburg VA 22401.

For more information contact Vice President Alinda Coates 804-307-1573.


*On February 21, 2024 at 6:30 -7:30 pm Germanna Community College will present Scholarship Training on Zoom. Pastor Stevenson Reedwill serve the moderator. Meeting ID 827 9628 3997 link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/82796283997


*The James Farmer Multicultural Center at U. of Mary Washington College is Hosting a Variety of Black History Month Activities. For more information, visit the college website or contact the center at 540-645-1044.

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