Efamily News: The Frontline Formula: NAACP Unit 6820 Advocacy Training Experience—a two-part, hands-on training designed to introduce students to the history, structure, and impact of the NAACP

Saturday, July 12, 2025

The Frontline Formula: NAACP Unit 6820 Advocacy Training Experience—a two-part, hands-on training designed to introduce students to the history, structure, and impact of the NAACP

Greetings from the NAACP Houston Youth Council, Unit #6820-B,

We invite your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, or godchild (ages 0–25) to join us for The Frontline Formula: NAACP Unit 6820 Advocacy Training Experience—a two-part, hands-on training designed to introduce students to the history, structure, and impact of the NAACP.

This interactive training is open to elementary, middle, and high school, and junior college students. No one is too young to learn how to organize, advocate, and lead. Whether new to social justice or ready to deepen their engagement, students will build essential skills in leadership, public speaking, and civic action.

Part 1: The NAACP Blueprint

Saturday, July 19, 2025

11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. CST

NAACP Houston Branch Office

2002 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004

Students will gain a foundational understanding of how the NAACP operates across all levels, including:

History, Hierarchal Structure, and Governance
National Board and Foundation
Washington & Hollywood Bureaus
Legal Defense Fund and ACT-SO Program
Image Awards
National Convention and CRATI Training
Governing Documents and Compliance Standards

Unit Types, Functions, and Leadership Opportunities

Part 2: From Blueprint to Frontline Formula

Saturday, July 26, 2025

9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. CST

NAACP Houston Branch Office

2002 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004

This session focuses on action and impact. Students will explore:

The NAACP 7-Point Advocacy Agenda
C-HOPE (Centers of Innovation)
Direct Action Guidelines
Collaborative advocacy planning with 2025–2026 Standing Committee Chairs

Students will begin developing Fall and Spring advocacy campaigns that support the association's C-Hope initiatives.

What to Bring (Both Sessions):

Laptop (or tablet/phone if no laptop), with charger
Notebook, pencil, sharpener
Lunch (microwave and fridge available)
Snacks and drinks will be provided

Registration Deadlines:

Part 1: Register by Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. CST
Part 2: Register by Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. CST

Click below to register.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc5vdEFfFoLHfn_Ocmu1DePsB09i8Vo78cbwehDHHrveXa6A/viewform

This is more than a bootcamp—it’s a launchpad into lifelong leadership.

Note: If your student is a current paid member, NAACP Houston Youth Council T-shirts will be available for purchase at $20 each (cash only). Not yet a member? Join us for the training, and we’ll guide you through the membership process.

Warm Regards,

NAACP Houston, TX Youth Council Unit 6820

Executive Committee

Email: naacphoustontxyc@gmail.com

Instagram: @naacphoustonyc