📍 About the Empire State Branch

Founded in 1954, the Empire State Branch of the NAACP is committed to advancing civil rights, equity, and justice across our community. Through strong advocacy, community programming, and coalition-building, our branch works to ensure every resident is informed, empowered, and protected.

We are proud to serve neighborhoods across the Capital Region and beyond with initiatives that support education equity, youth leadership, voter engagement, and economic opportunity.

👥 Branch Leadership

• President: Rev. Denise Holliday
• Vice President: James “JT” Thompson
• Secretary: Carla Gomez
• Treasurer: Marcus Lee
• Membership Chair: Lillian Carter
• Youth & College Advisor: Devonte Moore
• Political Action Chair: Ayana Fields

Interested in joining our leadership team? Contact us at empirstatebranch@nysnaacp.org.

📆 Monthly Meetings

When: Every third Thursday at 6:30 PM
Where: Albany Community Justice Center – 250 Liberty Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Virtual Option: Zoom link sent to all active members
Meetings are open to the public. Guests are welcome!

📣 Upcoming Events

• Youth Empowerment Day – June 15
• Community Listening Session on Public Safety – July 10
• Freedom Fund Gala – October 12 at the Empire Ballroom

Visit our branch calendar for the latest updates.

🔧 Community Programs & Focus Areas

• Youth & College Chapter engagement
• Criminal Justice reform advocacy
• Voter registration & civic education
• Small business support initiatives
• Health equity partnerships

📬 Contact Us

📧 empirstatebranch@nysnaacp.org
🌐 nysnaacp.org/empirestate
📱 Follow us on Instagram @EmpireStateNAACP