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Welcome to the Dayton Unit NAACP
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Message from our President
On behalf of the Dayton Unit NAACP, 1st Lady Jean and I, welcome you to our Website. Founded in 1915, the Dayton Unit NAACP is the oldest and largest Civil and Human Rights organization in the Dayton Region. Our members, volunteers, office staff, organizers, committee chairs, Twitter and Facebook friends continue to fight for social justice for ALL Americans. We hope you have an opportunity to view our Annual Reports to be enlightened about our work. Please navigate through our website to learn more about our organization. We encourage your youth to participate in our youth enrichment programs.
Your Community servant,
Dr. Derrick L. Foward
President
"Move Forward With Foward"
"Our Success Is Influenced By Your Actions (DLF)"
Founded in 1915, the Dayton Unit of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the city’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Our members throughout the Dayton Region and Montgomery County are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. Our core goals are to Inform, Educate and Empower the Citizenry as we pursue justice and equality for all Americans.
For more information on the Dayton Unit NAACP, please call (937) 222-2172 or visit www.naacpdayton.org
Advocating For Victories
Helen Dewberry Sleep Number Case
Conducted a press conference with our client Helen Dewberry so she could share how she was treated by management at the Sleep Number store in Miami Township.
Helen Dewberry Sleep Number Case
President Foward held a meeting with Executives of Sleep Number regarding the mistreatment of Helen Dewberry. Was able to secure an undisclosed settlement for our client. “This is another victory on behalf of all Daytonians,” said Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Unit NAACP. “All citizens should be treated with respect and dignity when shopping at retail stores,” said Foward.
Who We Represent?
Multi-Racial
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
The NAACP was founded by a multi-racial group of people pursuing to end racial discrimination.
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
Multi-Generational
We have an active Junior Youth Council (Ages 1-13), Youth Council (Ages 14-17), High School Chapter (High School Students), and Adult Unit, an opportunity for everybody to get involved!
Multi-Cultural
Multi-Generational
Multi-Cultural
We protect the Civil and Human Rights of all Americans.