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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
Nominations Officially Opens For Hall Of Freedom Awards
It's Time to Nominate!
Nominations are officially open for the 72ndDayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards, and will close on October 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Nominations can be made by anyone, and any person, entrepreneur, corporation, business or organization can be nominated based upon the criteria for each category. There are 3 new categories this year. You can only nominate one person per category; if you nominate more than one person in the same category, your nominee(s) will be disqualified. To nominate someone, you must complete the "Summary of Qualifications" and upload a "JPEG Photo" of your nominee on the Google Form (https://forms.gle/rHifua5oGtKbiXEh6). Please view award categories and remember to only nominate one person per category. No family member can be nominated for the award named in their family member’s honor.
Winners will be announced during the 72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards to be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dayton Convention Center.
Advocating For Victories
Jack Runser Cerebral Palsy Case
At Dayton Unit NAACP, we believe that everyone deserves equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Our client reached a settlement agreement with the City of Dayton for his alleged wrongful arrest and was awarded $45,000. “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 by our law enforcement officers, especially those individuals with disabilities. It’s now time to start the healing process,” said Foward.
Laticka Hancock Big Mac Cheese Turned Assault Case
Our team consists of highly skilled and experienced civil rights advocates who are passionate about making a difference. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the best possible representation and achieve the justice they deserve. On September 1, 2023, Todd Stanley, former Butler Township Police Sergeant, was found guilty of first-degree misdemeanor assault charge, for punching our client in the face over a piece of cheese that was left off of her Big Mac sandwich. "This is another victory on behalf of citizens throughout the Dayton Region" said Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Unit NAACP. "I applaud Judge James Brogan on his swift, yet thoughtful decision to find Stanley guilty of assault. This sends a very clear message to Law Enforcement Officers that they can be found guilty too," 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.