Our Mission

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

The mission of the NAACP Youth & College Division shall be to inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of

African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color’s contribution to civiliza-tion; and to develop an intelligent, militant effective youth leadership.

Our History and Purpose of Event For 100 years, the NAACP built and grew on the collective courage of thousands of people. People of all races, nationalities and faiths united on one premise—that all men and women are created equal. From the bal-lot box to the boardroom and onto college campuses, the NAACP has been the leading organization in the fight for civil rights and social justice. They have involved everyone from school children to laborers to professionals to presidents to just ordinary men and women, and students who decided to champion what’s right and just. The nation’s oldest civil rights organization has changed America’s history and will continue to do so in the years ahead.

The purpose of this event is to celebrate the significant role the or-ganization has played in leading social change in America. At the NAACP, we’ve been working for 100 years to make this moment possible. From Brown v. Board of Education to Rosa Parks to President Barack Obama, courage and hard work have set the stage for victories that many of us thought we’d never see. So today we celebrate those collective victories as a people and hold on to the belief that we can anticipate many more in our future.

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President AddressExecutive Board 2008-2009

The Executive Board and members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Buffalo Youth and College Chapter would like to welcome you to our First Centennial Banquet. We are very excited that all of you have come to commemorate with us on this very special night. NAACP was founded One hundred years ago and since then minorities have been able to overcome many obstacles with the help of the NAACP. In 1999 the youth and college chapter was founded at the University of Buffalo. Since then we have grown. At first we were a club fighting for membership and the spotlight. We have expanded many programs. We have been able to educate and entertain our college peers at the same time. Over the past two years we have received POC club of the year. We are celebrat-ing 100 years, which means everything is being done bigger and better than the previous years. I am very fortunate and honored to be president this year. I started as an activities coordinator and have earned my way to be-ing president over the past 3 years. This has not been an easy ride, but with the help of the past and present executive board members before me I have had some type of guidance. They paved the way for me and thanks to them I have been able to expand and make NAACP bigger and better than ever before. Nothing would be possible without devoted members. The members who have stuck by us when administration was giving us a hard time are the reasons we are here today. The motto I follow each day is “What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”. A great man once said “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy (Martin Luther King Jr.). I have obtained the skills to overcome many challenges and my goal in life is to give people the skills that they need to overcome similar challenges. One hundred years strong and we can’t be stopped. We came, we saw and we are still conquering. NAACP will never become complacent. We know there is always work to be done and for the next One hundred years we will con-tinue to work, especially for our youth. Our vision is to help develop a new generation of leaders. NAACP has made a leader out of me, and for that I am very grateful. I hope everyone has a swell night and enjoy themselves as we celebrate.

Message from the E-board

• Kimberly K. Lindo, Vice-President

“Upon joining the Executive Board for the 2008-2009 academic year, I thought this opportunity would be just a hobby, an extracurricular activity. A year later I’m beginning to realize that I stumbled on my pur-pose. Not just my personal purpose, but what I believe to be the purpose of human beings as a whole. On a college campus, some of us may feel we don’t have the ability to touch as many people as we think may be suf-ficient in order to generate change. I beg to differ. Mahatma Gandhi said: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” The movement towards cre-ating a better world didn’t start with us and it won’t end with us, but while we’re here we should make the most of it. So be selfless and serve, expect-ing nothing in return, be bold and courageous unafraid of being different, do something that will be remembered long after you are not and most importantly, do your part to leave your mark. For those that are involved with student organizations or outside community clubs, political clubs and other endeavors, from the NAACP at UB Youth and College Chapter, we commend you for your dedication and encourage you to continue and strive towards excellence.”

• Freddy Guerrero, Treasurer “Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they’re really not. Their companions, with every failure comes success in life.”

• CathelineJean-Mary,Secretary

“When one door closes another opens. But often we look so long so regretfully upon the closed door that we fail to see the one that has opened for us.”

• CassandraBowens,ActivitiesCoordinator

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

• ShariSimmons,ActivitiesCoordinator“What lies behind us and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us” - Oliver Wendell Homes

• MarishaBooker,EducationChair

“Nothing is invincible, that’s why we have to make everything we do now count.”

• KellySmall,HealthChair

“You lose the right to complain, unless you do something about it.”

• AntonioUpia,PublicityCoordinator

“To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them.”

• AnikaBrabham,PublicityCoordinator

“ A smile is always on my face because it’s the little things in life I get excited about.”

Undergraduate Advisors

Junior Isme Jovan Ramirez Seun Adelegan

Meet & GreetCocktail Hour

Welcome and Introduction of Executive Board

DinnerPresentation of AwardsIntroduction of Speaker

Guest Speaker: Mayor Byron Brown

Announcements & ThanksCelebration

AbouttheGuestSpeaker Byron William Brown II was born in Queens, NY and was elected on November 8, 2005 as the 58th mayor of Buffalo, New York and is the city’s first African American mayor. He rose to elective office after serving in a variety of political roles. He began his political career performing as an aide to local representatives in several legislative bodies (Buffalo Common Council, Erie County Legislature and New York State Assembly) and later getting involved in a regional political organization. After several roles as a legislative aide, he was appointed to an Erie County cabinet-level post as the Erie County Director of Equal Employ-ment Opportunity. Since taking office, Mayor Brown has followed those three guiding principles by launching a Zero Tolerance Law Enforcement initiative targeting quality of life crimes, along with other criminal activity in the city; implemented the management accountability tracking CitiStat Buffalo program, which monitors city departments’ service delivery activi-ties on a weekly basis; and reconfigured the city’s economic development activities by creating the Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspection Services, a change that has provided greater coordination and cooperation in all development activities taking place in the City of Buffalo.

NAACP SHOUT OUTS To all my NAACP family. Love you w/all my heart! My R.E.A.L brothers from another mother and my Broodahs!! Graduating class of ’09. We out! –Diggz Congratulations to NAACP on 100 Years and this banquet!! I love you guys and am very proud of all your hard work. Love always Mili A special shout out to my “oh so lovely” elegant ladies and “sexy” exclu-sive men of UBST! Rolling deep and stepping strong since 08-09! Get it! –Showtyme Shout out NAACP 100yrs going strong. “I see you”!!! Look out for Cari-fest April 11th.-CSA Prez Jerome Shout outs and congrats to NAACP for 100 years. Don’t forgot to look out for Spring Extravaganza (UBST) April 11th-Marc a.k.a. Corey G Shout out to UB Step Troupe my favorite org! Very proud to be an elegant lady! Rollin’ deep and stepping strong!!! 08-09.-Ashley Hewlett Shout out to the pretty girls of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc and a spe-cial shout out to UBST.-Catherine B. Shout to Excentric Flow/UBST & Class Entertainment Congrats to NAACP on 100years!!! I love ya’ll BLACKOUT!!! Big ups to my BFF Cassie B. You too gone in these streets!!! –Margie Big ups Kool Kidz. Congrats NAACP on 100 years. Special Shout out to Kim and Cass!!!- John Shout out to my Fall 2008 Neos…S.A.N.K.O.F.A. I love you all!!! Love Lauren

To All my Single Ladies & Taken Ladies. It’s $1 for you b4 11:30 and $10 ALL NIGHT After. Crown Ent

Congratulations to the NAACP on all their success!! Keep it going.- Josh Congrats to NAACP, especially Cassie, She’s the nicest person I know!!!! Shout out to the Black Student Union on another successful Black His-tory Month!!! Congrats NAACP on 100years!! Congrats to NAACP on 100 years. From CSA Congrats to my sandz. I love you All. SAnKOFa Fall 2008. To di World-outlast Shout out to Angela!!! The best President for NAACP and Class Enter-tainment!!! Much love for you!!! God Bless, MadeyStar Shout out to NAAMMSCP Psiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!! And every other UB Club. Congratulations to the Graduates of 09!!!-Matthew Barrow Congrats NAACP on 100years!!!-TJ NAACP was a MAJOR part of my UB experience. And I love my NAACP Family. Keep the tradition going!-Brittny Shout out to all my ladies Peggy, Sheila, Bre, Akilah and Denesha-Patrice Special Shout out to Rare Expression and my 08 CADS family. Love you guys!!!-Patrice Shout out to Kool Kidz Ent. “Quality over Quantity.”

To my E-Board.. NAACP, WE DOES THIS! OFTEN IMITATED NEVER DUPLICATED!!!! I love you guys and I’m so proud of us. Let’s keep ris-ing!- Kim Hugs and Kisses to Audrey, Michelle and Fadima. Cool Girls All day!!!!“At the end of the day, it’s quite alright!!” Thanks John lol!!! Love Kim and Cass

Shout out to everyone who’s GPA is on point as of THIS semester!!Shout out to the EOP Family 08’…Shout out to Class Ent, DRTV and Kool Kidz

Shout out to all the International Clubs!!!! Congrats NAACP on 100 years!!! Kim you’re “it”-Henry The United Negro College Fund…..lol sike. Congrats NAACP. Keep up the great work. You guys stat about your business. Love, the most faithful supporter. -E Congrats on 100 years strong. Much Love, MikellShoutout to High Soceity, LGI ENT and most importantly Kim of NAACP on their 100 year anniversary- Slim Congrats NAACP on 100yrs. Special Shout out 2 Cassandra I love you friend! Rest In Peace Leah Garcia. We miss you down here!! Keep watch-ing over us!!-Krista’ Big ups to my bestest Cass H and my BFF Smagie!-Cass B

Congratulations NAACP. Keep up the good work. - Quamell

NAACP! You’re the BEST! Sylvester (GSU)

Congrats to NAACP on 100 successful years. Shout out to the best clubBSU, & TOOOO CUTE my Sorors.-Shea

Happy 100 years. Shout out the lovely and talented e-board of BSU!!! Black Explosion Feb 28th.-Yasmin Mis amigos from NAACP!! I’m here to support!! Much Love to K.Lindo, my sis Cass and Freddy!!!!- Karla Shout out to the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, shout to the BSU We have held Buffalo down since 1967, shout out to the 1st Student Fashion show!!-King Ramzez II Shoutout to my Rooms!! I love you!!! And I couldn’t leave without shou-tin BSU! We go hard! Black Explosion Feb 28th!!-Kua Shoutout 2 NAACP!! Love my ABS all day!!- Sho MMS:SOCIETY OF POSITIVE THINKING NAACP is the HARDEST WORKING ORG I KNOW! KEEP DOING YA THING FOR 100 MORE YEARS!! Congratulations to NAACP on your 100th anniversary!!!!Keep up the good work. Special shout out to my Cool Girls, Kool Kidz & Darth Dream-Audrey

Shoutout to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated…And all my SPR08 SANDZ!!! SPECIAL SHOUTOUT to my favorite NAACP E-Board mem-bers Kim & Cassie. Luv ya’ll. -Margaret

When TheLights Go

Out....

April 24th, 2009

Upcoming Events & Meetings for the month of February

NAACP Founders Week

February 9th – 13th, 2009

“Is Your Major Worth It?”

In conjunction with Minority Management Society

Tuesday February 10th, 2009

“Am I My Brothers Keeper?”

In conjunction with Poder and the Black Student Union

210 Student Union 5pmWednesday February 11th, 2009

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Black Experience

Thursday February 12th, 2009

What is being black all about? Take a walk down memory lane with us as we reminisce on the past, recognize our present and look towards our future.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAACP!!! at 5pm | 145a SU

Come help us blow the candles out on 100 years!

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“What’s in a Name? Nationality vs. Ethnicity: Is there internalized racism?”

In conjunction with Caribbean Student Association

Friday February 13th, 2009

145A Student Union 5pm