“Thanks for speaking up and sharing your hearts. I do want you to know we do hear what you’re saying,” Mayor Jodie Perry said.
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Mansfield NAACP announces ‘Town Hall’ meetings with mayor, police seeking improved relationship
The public is invited to the meetings, designed to build a better relationship between the Mansfield Police Department and the community.
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NAACP Fish Fry returns July 18 to support local student scholarships
MANSFIELD — The NAACP Branch #3190 is inviting the community to its annual Fish Fry on Saturday, July 18, at the Legacy Academy of Excellence, 215 Trimble Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until the food is sold out. The popular community fundraiser combines great food with an even greater purpose: helping local […]
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Ohio Conference of NAACP supports Governor’s call to repeal death penalty
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) strongly supports Governor DeWine’s official statement calling for the abolition of the death penalty. The NAACP has been unequivocally opposed to the death penalty for over 50 years, most recently reaffirming our stance in 2022. According to research, Black people are about 7½ […]
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NAACP honors members, welcomes Sherrod Brown at 39th annual banquet
MANSFIELD — The NAACP hosted its 39th annual Life Membership Banquet on Saturday, May 16, at the Mary McLeod Bethune Community Center. The theme for the evening was “We See You.” Winston Greene served as master of ceremonies and entertained the crowd throughout the event. The organization welcomed Sherrod Brown as the keynote speaker. Brown, […]
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Sherrod Brown to keynote May 16 NAACP banquet in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The NAACP 3190 Branch is proud to announce that Sherrod Brown, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate and Mansfield native, will serve as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Life Membership Banquet. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16 at the Mary McLeod Bethune Community Center, located at 140 Park Avenue […]
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27th annual Minority Health Fair returns to Mansfield with focus on whole-person wellness
The NAACP #3190 will host its 27th annual Minority Health Fair on April 25 at Providence Baptist Church.
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Mansfield NAACP reschedules January meeting
MANSFIELD — Due to inclement weather on Jan. 19 and 20, the Mansfield National Association for the Advancement of Colored People meeting has been rescheduled. First, organizers wanted to congratulate Christina O’Millian on her appointment to the Richland County Board of Elections. The meeting has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 at 400 […]
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Mansfield NAACP chief pushes for revamped, stronger Police Review Commission
MANSFIELD — The leader of the Mansfield Chapter of the NAACP said Monday evening he will seek to have the city’s civilian Police Review Commission revamped and strengthened. Alomar Davenport, elected president of the local civil rights organization in December, said during a “Town Hall” meeting that the board “in its current form has no […]
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Mansfield police followed department policies during Blymyer Avenue arrest, police chief says
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police officers “acted within the policies” of the department on April 9 during an arrest on the front porch of 139 Blymyer Ave., Chief Jason Bammann said in a press release Sunday afternoon. That announcement came after an internal investigation that was reviewed and confirmed by Safety Services Director Keith Porch, the […]