covid-19 vaccine registration

Monterey County is currently scheduling COVID-19 appointments for Phase 1A, Tiers 1-3: Healthcare Workers and law enforcement personnel that frequently respond to medical calls AND Phase 1B, Tier 1: Individuals 75 and older.

Rest in Power Cicely Tyson

“Today, the world lost a legend, an activist, and a groundbreaking actress, Cicely Tyson. She was an idol to so many of us, including myself, and brought our heroes to life on the silver screen. Not only was she awarded with 8 NAACP Image Awards, but she also received the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal for a lifetime of achievement in 2010. She will remain a beacon and a strong inspiration for generations to come. Rest in Power.” -Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO

Swearing In Ceremony Invite

You Are Cordially Invited to the Monterey County Branch Swearing in Ceremony
Date:   Thursday ~ January 28, 2021
Time:  7:00 p.m.
Place:  Join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88029276590?pwd=TEtQRzNoNVBDWWRCU3pIeStPTDRndz09
Meeting ID:  880 2927 6590

The California Legislative Black Caucus invites you to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by attending our virtual presentation. The webinar event will feature constituents from our districts sharing stories of what Dr. King’s legacy means to them. Please RSVP today! Space is limited. Register here: http://bit.ly/2021CLBCMLK

If you had been unable to attend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration January 28th, we would like to invite you to watch the recorded celebration here:

Go Fund Me

Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help Vicky and her 9-year-old son Ben. https://gf.me/u/y5zzan

Monterey Weekly Response to Press Release

Standing up for a new direction should not mean ignoring past achievements.

• The Monterey County NAACP
• Oct 22, 2020

The Press Release below is posted in this article in its entirety – a Press Release of this length has never previously been posted in the Monterey County Weekly.

The Press Release was followed by this message:

Note from the Weekly’s editorial board:

In our Oct. 8 endorsement of Jon Wizard for mayor of Seaside, we commended him for taking on the old guard of political leadership. We regrettably described that as the old guard of Black leadership in the city. That description was both unnecessary and, as the NAACP points out, offensive.

The Weekly stands with the NAACP in its goals to end racism and racial discrimination, reform the criminal justice system and end mass incarceration, and to promote equality and civic engagement. We believe Wizard is the best candidate to advance these goals in Seaside. We stand by our endorsement of Wizard for Seaside mayor (and Tinisha Dunn and Dave Pacheco for council).

Link to the entire article

Press Release

Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus

COVID Testing Sites

Information from Wendy Root Askew who wanted to be sure that the NAACP received this information about additional testing now available in Monterey County.

Please share it with NAACP members who continue to engage with the public as essential frontline workers and anyone else who may qualify in the Tier 1 priority.  

You are well aware of the health disparities that exist for African Americans and it is essential that we are proactive in making this testing available to all of our black residents.

Two Covid-19 community testing sites opened in Monterey County this week.  The County is reserving the first two weeks of community testing services at these testing sites for employees who meet the California Department of Public Health expanded eligibility for COVID-19 testing. 

Tier 1 prioritized sectors include symptomatic and asymptomatic healthcare workers, first responders, and other social service employees; screening of asymptomatic employees of congregate living facilities including; and symptomatic and asymptomatic persons in essential occupations.

Testing is being conducted by a private company and not the County. Testing services are by appointment only. Appointments can be made by visiting https://lhi.care/covidtesting or calling 888-634-1123.

Individuals will need to provide their insurance card and valid identification at the time of check-in. A unique identification number will be provided for those that do not have a valid identification. For those without any insurance, the State will cover the full cost of testing. There is no out of pocket cost for anyone receiving service.

Please help us get the word out to our eligible workers.

Wendy Root Askew
Aide to Supervisor Jane Parker – County of Monterey District 4
(831) 883-7572 / askewwr@co.monterey.ca.us /www.janeparker.org

PRESS RELEASE NAACP MONTEREY BRANCH UNDER ATTACK MAY 4

Printable version

Job Opportunity!

Monterey County (Analyst / Associate Equal Opportunity Analyst)

The Civil Rights Office seeks to fill one vacancy with a professional who demonstrates excellent interpersonal, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills for the Associate Equal Opportunity Analyst/Equal Opportunity Analyst position. The successful candidate will train, advice, and enforce County policies related to equal opportunity and civil rights. Specifically, they will perform a variety of functions in support of the County’s compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Duties may include performing functions related to equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and language access; reviewing and resolving complaints of unlawful discrimination; providing civil rights, harassment and discrimination prevention and related training; and, providing technical advice to County Departments in these fields.

For a description of the position, please see the attached job flyer. To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH NAACP MONTHLY MEETINGS

Facebook

All meetings cancelled until further notice

**IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE NAACP

The Official Facebook page for the Monterey County Branch is named:NAACP MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH #1049. Another Facebook page that is using the name MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH NAACP has posted false information about our President Josh Stewart. Per NAACP Western Coastal Director Dan Daniels, Josh Stewart and the Monterey County Branch are not under investigation, and Mr. Stewart has not been suspended. He is the current active President of NAACP Monterey Branch #1049

Protecting Our Kids What to tell our kids about Coronavirus

Mail by April 15 to the Monterey County Branch NAACP, POB 782, Seaside, CA 93955.

Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration 2020

Take a look at this year’s Image Awards (click link) Image Awards 2020

NAACP 111th Annual National Convention Boston July 25-29, 2020

Boston, MA will host the NAACP 111th Annual National Convention. Boston is home to one of the association’s earliest conferences in 1911 and the Boston Branch remains one of the strongest branches in the nation.

The NAACP will bring together elected officials, key entertainers, authors, athletes and young leaders for a number of workshops, discussions and events to promote solutions to issues of police brutality, racism, voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering and sexual violence and health in the Black community.

Other highlights will include the NAACP ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technical and Scientific Olympics) final competition and awards, Freedom Fund Banquet, health pavilion, a retail expo, and a diversity career fair.

Political Action Forum – January 11, 2020

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – 2020 IS GOING TO BE AN IMPORTANT YEAR!

400 Years of Inequity

• Who We Are
• A Call
• The Response
• Get Involved
• 400 Years Timeline with printing directions

The 1619 Project

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Four hundred years ago, in August 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the British colony of Virginia. No aspect of the country that would be formed here has been untouched by the 250 years of slavery that followed.

“1619,” a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, examines the long shadow of that fateful moment. Today, instead of our usual show, we present Episode 1: “The Fight for a True Democracy.”

This episode includes scenes of graphic violence.

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2020 Census Campaign

OUR VOTE IS OUR POWER, USE IT!

Per California/Hawaii NAACP President Alice A. Huffman, PhD, “We must face the local agenda in California. One of the issues we cannot drop the ball on is redistricting. We must get everyone counted to ensure the census count is real, and redistricting is based on actual numbers. We also have Congressional and State races we must tend to, for the November elections are very important.

INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CENSUS 2020

With the 2020 Census less than a year away, many concerned government officials, elected leaders, researchers, foundations and community organizations are preparing for the decennial 2020 Census. Communities of color have historically been undercounted in the United States of America. The Three-Fifths Compromise of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 counted enslaved Black people as three-fifths of a person in apportioning congressional districts for the U.S. House of Representatives. Since then, the Census has severely undercounted the Black population, to great disadvantage in representation, resources and power.

 HOW CAN YOU HELP?

If you are looking for temporary and/or part-time work, the Census Bureau is recruiting and hiring thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 Census.

Apply online at: www.2020census.gov/jobs