Rally against ICE in Orange County: 1/29/26
Presented by Rural & Migrant Ministry – Demonstration in Chester, NY opposing a proposed ICE detention facility
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Branch News
VIDEO: Hands off Tish Rally, 12/6/25 in Middletown
Residents turned out to show support for our State Attorney General and opposition to Donald Trump’s vengeful and illegal prosecution.
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HANDS OFF TISH: Join us in Middletown Dec 6
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.
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WATCH: Cindy-Lee Dorcely Speech at No Kings Rally in Warwick
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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Freedom Fund Luncheon Sept 28
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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Free screening of “The Right to Read” Sept 6 at Thrall Library
The NAACP Middletown Branch will host a free showing of “The Right to Read” on Saturday, September 6 at Middletown Thrall Library.
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July 26: 2nd Annual Youth Kickback in Circleville Park
Join us in Circleville Park in Wallkill for free food and drink, music, games, sports, and family fun!
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Cindy-Lee Dorcely Speech to Speak Out Democracy
Cindy-Lee Dorcely, president of the NAACP Middletown Branch, gave a rousing speech in Goshen on April 26, 2025.
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June 19: Minority Business Showcase
Presented in partnership with the City of Middletown Juneteenth Celebration
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LET’S CHAT: An open forum for youth and young adults
Join the NAACP Middletown Branch for a town hall meeting focused on local youth and young adults and the issues impacting them.
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Middletown NAACP at Lobby Day in Albany 2025
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, representatives from the Middletown NAACP lobbied elected officials in Albany to support the NAACP’s legislative priorities.
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State Senator Skoufis presents Middletown NAACP with Empire Award
Senator James Skoufis presented the branch with an Empire Award recognizing our contributions to the community.
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Join us for Lobby Day, March 4 in Albany!
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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VIDEO: The Importance of Following Up with your Primary Care Physician
Dr. Rhoda Donat-Flowers gives a presentation on the importance of following up with your primary care physician.
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VIDEO: Retirement 101
On November 19, 2024, the NAACP Middletown Branch Economic Sustainability Committee gave a presentation about planning for retirement, entitled “Retirement 101.”
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88th New York State NAACP Convention: Oct 11-13
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.
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Information for Branch Election on November 13
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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“Breaking Bias” prostate cancer webinar Aug 16, 2024
A public Zoom call on August 16, 2024 will focus on issues around prostate cancer and men’s health
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Press Release: NAACP Middletown Branch Inaugural Youth Cookout Celebration
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.
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Juneteenth 2024: Thank you, volunteers!
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.
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Save the Date: Youth Cookout July 28!
Join us in Wallkill’s Circleville Park on July 28 from 1:00 to 5:00 for food, fun, and more!
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Join us June 9 at Warwick Pride!
Come and see the Middletown NAACP at the Hudson Valley’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration!
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Volunteers needed to get out the vote!
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
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Remembering Terry Anderson
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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Middletown NAACP welcomes three new committee chairs
On Thursday, March 14, the Executive Committee met with and approved three new committee chairs recommended by Branch President Gail Jeter.
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Behind the Bookstore with Gail Jeter
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.
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