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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Juneteenth quilt raffle to benefit NAACP scholarship fund
MANSFIELD — Quilting is about community for Yolanda Allen. It’s an activity that brings people together. It’s also a chance to give back. For forty years, the Chat and Chew Quilter’s Club has met to share a meal and quilt together. In addition to personal projects, they’ve sewn blankets for senior citizens and homebound individuals. Last […]
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Mansfield library hosts 34th annual Black History Celebration
MANSFIELD — Latricia Chatman took the long, thin handle of a black comb and pulled it up slowly towards her, separating a section of the wig’s hair. She took it in one hand, coaching a younger girl standing beside her to do the same. “First, you’re going to divide it into three sections,” she said. […]