NAACP
West Volusia Branch
NEW MEETING DAY AND TIME!
Third Mondays at 6 pm
at the Chisholm Center in DeLand
What Can the NAACP Do for You?
The West Volusia NAACP is committed to building a future where fair housing, healthcare access, economic opportunity, and racial equity are a reality for all. Your zip code should not define your destiny. Together, we are working to break systemic barriers and create lasting change—but we need you to stand with us.
What’s Ahead in 2025?
Our focus is on Project 2025, a policy proposal that threatens the progress we’ve made. If enacted, it would:
- Increase policing and incarceration
- Reduce funding for community-based alternatives
- Eliminate initiatives that address systemic racism in the justice system
These changes would lead to higher incarceration rates and deepen racial inequalities. This effort has already begun, and we must remain vigilant in our fight for justice, equity, and democracy.
What Can You Do for the NAACP?
Join us! Your voice matters—your seat at the table matters. Together, we shape policies, challenge injustices, and protect our rights.
The NAACP aims to ensure political, educational, and economic equality for all while eliminating racial discrimination through democratic action.
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for justice.
Sean King
President, West Volusia NAACP
Here’s What’s Happening in West Volusia
From a Student’s Point of View
From Thursday, April 25th, through Saturday, April 27th, I spent time in Orlando for the 2025 NAACP Spring Quarterly Area Meeting. Looking back on the experience, there were many positive aspects to this meeting. I was able to meet many important members of our...
Our First VP Takes Note
State President Adora Obi Nweze stated that she will be travelling the state to visit different branches. This year, the membership drive is the focus. Dr. Caroline Shine presented the President and her Vice Presidents with copies of the book, “The Bomb Heard Around...
The Bomb Heard Around the World
In 1951 America's terrorism was homegrown. There were no battles fought on American soil. Yet there were twelve bombings targeting black Americans, Catholics, and Jews in "Jim Crow" Florida. And one of those bombs was, symbolically, heard around the world. Harry T....
BLACK BIZ DIRECTORY
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In 2021 the West Volusia Chapter of the NAACP collaborated with DeLand Pride to create a black business directory for the community. In order to satisfy the grant that was awarded to DeLand Pride, the site BlackBizDeLand.com was launched in October. At that time, 50% of the businesses were DeLand and the rest were mostly from the east side of the county. Immediately, we saw the need and ability to support the entire county and transitioned the site to BlackBizVolusia.com on December 1, 2021.
Right now, we need boots on the ground to help lay the foundation and get more businesses (and non-profits) involved. Below are ways the community can help:
1) Encourage black-owned businesses to be listed in the directory. It’s free, just use this link to submit your information: Business Submission Form
2) Invite everyone you know (black, white, purple, and green!) to visit, like, comment on posts, and share the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blackbizvolusia
3) Share this information!
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM
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Thank you for contacting the West Volusia NAACP. The attached form is designed to allow you the opportunity to express alleged grievances that have taken place within Volusia County. Please complete the form in its entirety. Once reviewed, you will be contacted at the email or phone number you provide on the form. At that time, you will be informed of the next steps in the process. This may include a request for additional documents, witness names and contact information, and a request for an interview to gather additional details. Thank you for allowing the WVNAACP to assist you.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2025
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Each year the West Volusia Branch of the NAACP awards educational scholarships to students. The scholarship recipients will be awarded funds, which will be “DIRECTLY” disbursed to the college or university of their choosing.
The West Volusia NAACP Education Committee has always made education is a PRIORITY! Applying for the “David H. Staples Freedom Fund Scholarship” will be a great start to a successful future. Please read the following guidelines carefully and submit your completed scholarship application prior to the deadline.
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