NAACP Announces Partnership with Prominent African American Fraternal Organizations

Baltimore, MD -  The NAACP will collaborate with the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions Inc. (AEAONMS), the Daughters of Isis, Auxiliary to the AEAONMS on a series of webinar and offline trainings, informing people of color the risk factors behind cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS as well as encouraging civic engagement and a wider participation in the NAACP through membership.

The Conference of Grand Masters, Prince Hall Masons Inc. (COGM) will collaborate with the NAACP on civic engagement campaigns including GOTV programs, advocacy against voter suppression and supportive work with the NAACP Washington Bureau.  The Prince Hall Masons have had a historical relationship with the NAACP—dating back to the 1900s.  The stated purpose is to join together to fight the ongoing assault against the poor, people of color and the right to vote for all Americans.

Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman the National Board of Directors, NAACP: I am pleased that the NAACP has solidified this relationship with these esteemed African American Fraternal organizations to support health initiatives and the fundamental right to vote.  We do our best work when community organizations join together to fight for what’s right.  This is not a new a relationship—these organizations have supported the NAACP since our beginnings.

Cornell William Brooks, President and CEO, NAACP: The right to vote is the north star in the constellation of American civil rights—these historic African American fraternal organizations and the NAACP, have long worked together to insure this star is neither dimmed by voter suppression nor darkened by disenfranchisement.  We welcome this historic collaboration at a moment when for the first time in a generation, Americans are unprotected by the Voting Rights Act.  After the Affordable Care Act, this historic collaboration for health is vital.