On February 2, join a virtual screening of the new documentary, “Left Behind,” hosted by Debbie Meyer, chair of the NAACP Mid-Manhattan Branch Education Committee! The screening takes place in your own home on Monday, Feb 2 at 6:00 PM. Registration is required to participate: Click here to register. “Left Behind” tells the story of […]
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Presented by Rural & Migrant Ministry – Demonstration in Chester, NY opposing a proposed ICE detention facility
Rally against ICE in Orange County: 1/29/26 Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2026 Contact: Cindy-Lee Dorcely, President – naacpmiddletown@gmail.com NAACP Middletown Branch stands in opposition to proposed ICE Warehouse in Chester, NY MIDDLETOWN, NY – The NAACP Middletown Branch adds its voice to the massive public outcry against the proposal to add an ICE processing facility in the Village of Chester. As
Join the NAACP Middletown Branch and guest speaker Crystal Guiga, Esq, for a conversation about estate planning for people of color.
Next Meeting: Jan 20, 2026 Read More »
The NAACP Middletown Branch will meet in-person on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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Residents turned out to show support for our State Attorney General and opposition to Donald Trump’s vengeful and illegal prosecution.
VIDEO: Hands off Tish Rally, 12/6/25 in Middletown Read More »
The NAACP Middletown Branch and NAACP Sullivan County Branch will host a gathering on December 6, 2025 to show support for New York Attorney General Letitia James.
HANDS OFF TISH: Join us in Middletown Dec 6 Read More »
WATCH: NAACP Middletown Branch President Cindy-Lee Dorcely addresses attendees at the No Kings rally in Warwick, New York, on October 18, 2025.
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As a potential government shutdown looms and Congress considers a funding proposal, the NAACP has issued a clear and simple statement: Congress should not vote yes on any proposal that doesn’t protect Americans’ access to healthcare.
NAACP National tells Congress: No Healthcare? No Vote! Read More »
The newly revamped NAACP store features a huge selection of items so you can show your support! Click here to shop
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NAACP Middletown Branch 2025 Freedom Fund Luncheon Sunday, September 28, 2:00 – 5:00 PM Casa Mia Latin Kitchen, Middletown Ticket sales have closed for this event. Honorees: Friends of Robert Lewis Sadie’s Bookseum The Union AME Church The NAACP Freedom Fund began in 1953 as a ten-year program to fund efforts toward full emancipation.
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The NAACP Middletown Branch will host a free showing of “The Right to Read” on Saturday, September 6 at Middletown Thrall Library.
Free screening of “The Right to Read” Sept 6 at Thrall Library Read More »
Join us in Circleville Park in Wallkill for free food and drink, music, games, sports, and family fun!
July 26: 2nd Annual Youth Kickback in Circleville Park Read More »
The Middletown School District will host a job fair at Middletown High School on Thursday, May 22. The fair will be held in the main gym on the lower level of the school, which is located at 30 Gardner Ave Ext. High School Seniors are invited from 2:30 to 3:30 PM Community Members are invited
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Our area schools need more diverse staff with more representation of Black teachers and administrators. To help work toward that goal, our Education Committee is sharing open job opportunities in schools in our region. You can find a full list below. OLAS (New York State’s Online Application System) makes applying for these jobs simple. You
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The NAACP Middletown Branch is deeply disturbed and outraged by the recent incident in which a young Black man, a recent immigrant from West Africa and a member of the Middletown community, was allegedly shot in the back by John Reilly, Highway Superintendent for the Town of Chester.
On the agenda: Officer and committee reports, Preparation for the NAACP National Convention, Updates to the NAACP bylaws, and a presentation from State President L. Joy Williams sharing her vision for the work ahead
NAACP New York State Conference Meeting: Sat, May 10, 2025 Read More »
Cindy-Lee Dorcely, president of the NAACP Middletown Branch, gave a rousing speech in Goshen on April 26, 2025.
Cindy-Lee Dorcely Speech to Speak Out Democracy Read More »
Presented in partnership with the City of Middletown Juneteenth Celebration
June 19: Minority Business Showcase Read More »
MIDDLETOWN, NY – The NAACP Middletown, NY Branch Youth and Young Adult Committee invites area youth and young adults to join our first Chat Session.
The NAACP is working to identify and understand key health indicators in our communities nationwide, and has partnered with Sanofi to collect information via the ACE Your Health Community Wellness Survey.
Take the ACE Your Health Community Survey! Read More »
NAACP and allied organizations file to stop Trump from dismantling the Department of Education, arguing the President does not have that authority.
NAACP sues to halt Trump education cuts Read More »
Join the NAACP Middletown Branch for a town hall meeting focused on local youth and young adults and the issues impacting them.
LET’S CHAT: An open forum for youth and young adults Read More »
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, representatives from the Middletown NAACP lobbied elected officials in Albany to support the NAACP’s legislative priorities.
Middletown NAACP at Lobby Day in Albany 2025 Read More »
The NAACP community mourns the loss of “Mama Dukes,” one of our fiercest leaders, who passed away at the age of 92 on March 1, 2025. The NAACP New York State Conference has created a web page to submit reflections and remembrances, and ask that all such communication be sent using that form. The message
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Senator James Skoufis presented the branch with an Empire Award recognizing our contributions to the community.
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On Sunday, February 23, New York State Senator James Skoufis presented the Middletown Branch of the NAACP with an Empire Award in recognition of their service to the community.
On Tuesday, March 4 the Middletown NAACP will join the New York State NAACP Conference and our colleagues from across the state at a lobby day in Albany. We will meet with our local elected officials to present and advocate for the NAACP’s priorities in the 2025 legislative session. All participants will receive training ahead
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The Black Consumer Advisory tracks and informs consumers about corporations that have rolled back DEI efforts, and those who have maintained their commitment to DEI.
NAACP issues Black Consumer Advisory tracking DEI commitments Read More »
Dr. Rhoda Donat-Flowers gives a presentation on the importance of following up with your primary care physician.
VIDEO: The Importance of Following Up with your Primary Care Physician Read More »
The Middletown Branch of the NAACP joined residents across Orange County in celebrating Black History Month 2025.
Press Release: Middletown NAACP Celebrates Black History Month Read More »
The NAACP New York State Conference has announced its 2025 Resolutions. These resolutions include support for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, Support for the Hunger Free Campus Bill, Expanding Eligibility Criteria for the MTA’s Small Business Development Program, and much more. You can see the full list of resolutions at this link.
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On November 19, 2024, the NAACP Middletown Branch Economic Sustainability Committee gave a presentation about planning for retirement, entitled “Retirement 101.”
VIDEO: Retirement 101 Read More »
On October 15, 2024 the General Membership of the NAACP Middletown Branch voted to accept a slate of candidates recommended by the Nominating Committee. Eligible branch members will cast ballots for the branch election on Wednesday, November 13 from 3PM to 10 PM. Candidates who are elected will serve a two-year term beginning on January
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With the 2024 US Election just over a month away, the NAACP will present a series of Civic Engagement training activities and activations in the coming weeks. See the list below for details, and click the name of each training activity to sign up. Civic Engagement Messaging, Research, and Activations Launch • Tuesday, October 1st at
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The 88th Convention of the NAACP New York State Convention will be held October 11-13, 2024 at the Luis V. Gerstner Jr. Center for Learning in Armonk, NY.
88th New York State NAACP Convention: Oct 11-13 Read More »
NAACP Branch Elections take place every two years, in even-numbered years. All offices are open, as are at-large seats on the executive committee. Those elected will serve two-year terms, concluding at the end of 2026. Please note the following General Membership meetings of the NAACP Middletown Branch, for the purpose of election of officers and
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A public Zoom call on August 16, 2024 will focus on issues around prostate cancer and men’s health
“Breaking Bias” prostate cancer webinar Aug 16, 2024 Read More »
The NAACP will host a nationwide all-unit call on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30 PM regarding Project 2025 and its many threats to Black Americans and to NAACP priorities.
NAACP Webinar: Project 2025 Read More »
The Middletown Chapter of the NAACP is excited to bring our community a free event to invite all to learn more about our revitalized chapter and its plans to increase youth engagement in alignment with our branch’s mission as we prepare for the upcoming year.
Press Release: NAACP Middletown Branch Inaugural Youth Cookout Celebration Read More »
Despite blazing hot temperatures, Juneteenth in Western Orange County was a joyous celebration for the Middletown NAACP! We are deeply grateful to everyone who volunteered.
Juneteenth 2024: Thank you, volunteers! Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2024 Contact: Gail Jeter, president@naacpmiddletown.org The following is submitted by the NAACP Middletown Branch for consideration as either an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor. It may be attributed to Gail Jeter, President of the NAACP Middletown Branch. Next week, Orange County and the rest of the country will celebrate
Press Release: Juneteenth 2024 Read More »
Join us in Wallkill’s Circleville Park on July 28 from 1:00 to 5:00 for food, fun, and more!
Save the Date: Youth Cookout July 28! Read More »
Come and see the Middletown NAACP at the Hudson Valley’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration!
Join us June 9 at Warwick Pride! Read More »
2024 will be one of the most consequential elections of our lives, and the NAACP is working at every level to maximize voter participation, especially among people of color. Here in Orange County, the Middletown NAACP is planning a full year of activities to: Register eligible voters Educate and inform our communities about candidates and
Volunteers needed to get out the vote! Read More »
The 115th NAACP National Convention is coming! This year’s theme is ALL IN, and attendees will meet in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from July 13 through 17. The Middletown Branch can send up to FOUR delegates who can vote at the National Convention, but anyone can attend! Those attending from the
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The NAACP Middletown Branch is very sad to share the news that Terry Anderson died on Saturday, April 20, at his home in Greenwood Lake. Terry was a passionate community activist and was one of the individuals chiefly responsible for reactivating the Middletown Branch. He devoted much of his time in 2023 and 2024 spreading
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Since pandemic protections were lifted, more than ten million Americans have been kicked off Medicaid. At least 54% of them are people of color. The NAACP is taking action.
Hands off our healthcare: Millions losing Medicaid Read More »
Topics at the March 2024 Health Leads Forum included Medicaid access, banning menthol, and a new breast cancer intervention developed to inform and protect Black women.
Recording: NAACP National Health Leads Monthly Forum March 2024 Read More »
The National NAACP will present a training webinar on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:00 PM. RSVP is required.
Know Your Rights Training: Discrimination in Housing Read More »
On Thursday, March 14, the Executive Committee met with and approved three new committee chairs recommended by Branch President Gail Jeter.
Middletown NAACP welcomes three new committee chairs Read More »
As Florida’s StopWOKE Act results in dismantling DEI programs, the NAACP advises student athletes to reconsider public colleges and universities in the state.
NAACP says college athletes should think twice about Florida Read More »
NAACP Middletown President Gail Jeter sat down with Yaa Yaa Whaley-Williams at Sadie’s Books and Beverages in Middletown to talk about Black history.
Behind the Bookstore with Gail Jeter Read More »
The Middletown Branch of the NAACP has been reinstated at the perfect time… Black History Month.
Press Release: Middletown NAACP Celebrates Black History Read More »
Individual tickets go on sale 8/15
