MANSFIELD – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Mansfield Branch #3190 is proud to announce its 39th annual Freedom Fund Banquet will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Life Celebration Center,129 South Main St., Mansfield. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner from […]
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Mansfield’s NAACP to conduct officer elections on Nov. 16
MANSFIELD – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #3190 will conduct the election of officers and at-large Executive Committee members on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Voting will be facilitated through an electronic platform provided by the National office of the NAACP. Members will receive a link […]
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NAACP Meet the Candidates Night set for Oct. 22 at Mansfield Sr. High School
MANSFIELD — Candidates for local, state, and federal elected offices as well as issues on the Nov. 5 ballot will make their presentations Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the Mansfield Senior High School auditorium. The candidates’ event is being sponsored by the Mansfield Branch of the NAACP in collaboration with the Mansfield Senior High […]
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NAACP #3190 hosts Sept. 28 fish fry to support local students
MANSFIELD — The NAACP #3190 is excited to invite the community to its annual Fish Fry, Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Mansfield UMADAOP Community Outreach Center (215 Trimble Road) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until the food runs out). This much-anticipated event brings together great food and a great cause, with proceeds supporting […]
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NAACP #3190 announces scholarship opportunity for Richland County students
MANSFIELD — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People #3190 (NAACP) invites graduating seniors in Richland County to apply for their annual scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2024. The award is targeted to honor students who exhibit personal integrity and community involvement and demonstrate moderate to significant need for financial assistance. Interested […]
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Williams urges unity, voter participation during NAACP banquet
MANSFIELD — Buffi Williams’ grandmother once told her she didn’t have the right not to vote. She knew then what Williams knows now. Voting is an individual right that, when used, becomes a collective source of power. “She was grounding me in my obligation to the community,” Williams said. “She took my individuality and placed […]
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Councilman Diaz provides Mansfield Ward 5 update
I would like to apologize for slacking on my updates! I’ve tried to stick to monthly email blasts but I realize that my last email update was in December. January and February were active months for Ward 5. We welcomed a new business (Brasshouse Boardroom), and are excited about Operation Fandom/Blackbird Records relocating next door […]
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Library’s Black History celebration returns Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, giveaways, music, and a free meal. This event will be held at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet set for Oct. 28
MANSFIELD — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mansfield #3190 invites the community to attend the 38th annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The banquet will be on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Ontario Event Center, 3985 Park Avenue W. Ontario. Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the program will start […]