The mission of the Aurora Chapter of the NAACP is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
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Advancing Equity 2023
2023 Advancing Equity Award: $20,000 to support the Aurora Branch of the NAACP's Black Voices Pipeline Project in providing a media literacy and youth journalism program featuring 1-1 mentorship and instruction, publication of student projects in Black-led news organizations, and a youth media showcase to celebrate youth achievements.
2023 Advancing Equity Update: The Aurora NAACP has completed its second cohort of the Black Voices Pipeline Project, in partnership with the Cherry Creek School District, serving a total of 39 students. This session concluded with a showcase of student work in June, including podcasts, interviews, journalistic writing, poetry, and creative writing. Phase Two of this project will support 25 Phase One students, who will work with the Black Voices advisory committee mentors to continue to hone and build upon their projects.