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Economic Empowerment

NAACP ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT GOAL

The NAACP is dedicated to accelerating economic growth in our communities and eliminating existing racial and ethnic economic disparities.

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CURRENT CAMPAIGNS

Urge Target to Participate in NAACP Economic Reciprocity Survey

Building on a Dream

Building on a Dream Housing Report

Housing Town Hall Meetings

PROGRAMS

Gateway To Leadership

CURRENT INITIATIVES

Financial Empowerment Initiative (FEI)

Economic Reciprocity Initiative (ERI)

GOVERNMENT-RELATED RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

Bureau of Labor Statistics
Federal Reserve Board
National Labor Relations Board
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

NAACP PUBLICATIONS IN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

TAKE ACTION

  1. Get Involved--Ask your local branch whether Economic Empowerment programs are available, and if not, become a part of the solution and volunteer to help establish an Economic Empowerment program in your community
  2. Make Informed Choices--Read the 2006 Economic Reciprocity Report Card and support companies that financially support the African American community
  3. Support minority-owned businesses--Spend your money wisely and support minority-owned businesses
  4. Educate yourself--Read the newspaper and visit the websites listed above to ensure that you are fully informed about current financial and economic issues
  5. Share your knowledge--Talk to your friends and/or children about saving money and acquiring wealth
  6. Speak up for children--Advocate for the inclusion of a financial literacy component in the public school curriculum

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Q: What should I do if I feel I’ve been the target of employment discrimination?
A: You should consult a private or Legal Aid attorney as soon as possible.  In the meantime, you should file a report through the Human Resources Department at your workplace, file an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint within 180 days of the alleged wrongful action, and contact your local NAACP Branch Office for further assistance. 

Q:  Does the NAACP provide grants to start-up businesses
A:  No, the NAACP does not provide financial grants; however we do offer educational workshops to provide you with information about starting a business

Q:  Does the NAACP provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers?
A:  No, the NAACP does not provide financial assistance for homebuyers; however, we do offer educational workshops to provide you with information about the home buying process.

PARTNERS

  • Bank of America
  • Reginald F. Lewis Foundation
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Wal-Mart

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT STAFF

Dawn C. Franklin, National Coordinator

CONTACT US

NAACP National Headquarters
Economic Empowerment Department
4805 Mt. Hope Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: 410-580-5777


NAACP National Headquarters
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore MD 21215

Toll Free: (877) NAACP-98
Local: (410) 580-5777

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