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Finance

Ensures the financial health of our organization, meeting on the 1st Friday of every month.

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Health & Wellness

Focuses on the physical and mental well-being of our community members. 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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Education

Advocates for equitable education opportunities. Meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

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Environmental & Climate Justice

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Political Action

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Economic Development

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General Membership

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The NAACP Portland Branch 1120 is one of the longest running civil rights organizations in this region ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and eliminating racial hatred and discrimination.

February 6, 2025
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12:00 pm

Housing Committee Lunch & Learn

The NAACP Housing Committee Lunch & Learn will be held this Thursday from 12:00-1:00 PM at PCRI’s main office (6329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), with legislative updates and an introduction to Kennedy Ames in her new role.
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General Membership meeting

Meet with us on the 4th Sunday of every month, 3:00–5:00 PM, to stay informed and involved in our work.
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January 17, 2025
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6:00 pm

Economic Development Committee

Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month, 6:00–7:30 PM, to strengthen economic opportunities in our community.
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January 16, 2025
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9:36 am

Political Action Committee

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 9:00–10:30 AM, to drive policy change and civic engagement.
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Meet the team

Meet the Team (Board 2025)

James Posey
President
Shawn Flynn
Vice President
Jona Davis
Second Vice President
Treasurer
Open
Ed Johnson
Asst Treasurer
Lisa Hahn
Assistant Secretary
Chris Warren
Secretary

Executive Committee/At Large

Tony Freeman
Legal Redress Committee / Member-at-large
Kymberly Horner
Housing Committee Chair / Member-at-large
Jeff Strang
Member-at-large
Daniel Portis-Cathers
Member-At-Large
Blaire Hervey
Member-At-Large
Andrew Colas
Member-At-Large
Aida Kelsaw
Member-At-Large
Richard Hunter Sr
Member-At-Large
Robert Hamilton
Member-At-Large

Committee Chair Members

Jona Davis
Environmental Justice Committee
Matt Hennessee
Political Action Committee
Tony Freeman
Legal Redress Committee / Member-at-large
Bob Hamilton
Membership Committee
Shaquille Vaxter
ACT-SO
Kymberly Horner
Housing Committee Chair / Member-at-large
Kimberly Moreland
Health Committee
Renee Anderson
Education Committee
Shawn Flynn
Veteran Affairs
Leesha Posey
Freedom Fund Chair

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The NAACP Portland Branch 1120 is one of the longest running civil rights organizations in this region ensuring the political.

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James Posey

James Posey, a Vietnam veteran and Air Force serviceman, has been a dedicated Portland resident for 45 years. He founded Workhorse Construction Metro Inc., co-founded the Portland Coalition of Black Men, and leads the NAACP Portland Branch. A former mayoral candidate, James continues to champion equity, civil rights, and community growth.

NAACP Portland Branch 1120
1257 Lloyd Center Portland, OR 97212
Phone: 503-438-7095