Welcome to the Dayton Unit NAACP
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
The Foward Administration
Fellow Citizens:
On Thursday, January 10, 2019, several members of the Foward Administration took the Oath of Office.
Our Members Who Have Served Our Nation
Fellow Citizens:
Our Chair of Communications, Press & Publicity Scott Sliver hosted a conversation on DATV for our Dayton Unit NAACP Update TV Show with our Chair, Armed Services & Veterans Affairs, Terrence Williams SrMSgtUSAF (Ret), Felicia Hill, Chair, Health Committee and Agent William T. Spear, Security.
Hot Issues in Dayton
Grandview Medical Center Expanding to Meet the Healthcare Needs of the Community
Who We Represent?
Multi-Racial
The NAACP was founded by a multi-racial group of people pursuing to end racial discrimination.
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
We protect the Civil and Human Rights of all Americans.