From a Student’s Point of View

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

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...
A Renewed Commitment

A Renewed Commitment

Last weekend, I was privileged to represent the West Volusia NAACP at the Florida State Conference Spring Meeting in Orlando. It was a weekend filled with inspiration, learning, and powerful connections, and I’m excited to share some of the highlights with our members...
Critical Race Theory

Critical Race Theory

My name is Dr. Ursula Scott. I am an experienced, female African/Native-American, award-winning educator. While an HBCU undergraduate in Dr. Cheeseborough’s Transformational Generative Grammar class, I was implored to have a philosophy of education. In 1989 I came to...
Scholarship Recipients Announced

Scholarship Recipients Announced

The Education Committee of the NAACP West Volusia Branch is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 David Staples NAACP Scholarship. Two students were selected this year, Asia-Marie Olude, from Pine Ridge High School, and Jayland Patrick, from DeLand High School. We...