Virtual Happy Hour Event - May 20th
Join Southern Burlington County NAACP and South Jersey Yound Democrats Black Caucus for our Virtual Happy Hour on May 20th! This has become a new staple for South Jersey, so don't miss this event! Bring your favorite drink and talk with other South Jersey activists. Click below to register today
"We're committed to forward-thinking, ground-breaking work to create tangible change. We simply don't exist without the support of the community we serve. Thank you for your thoughtful contribution!
We can, together." - President Marcus Sibley
Branch history
Southern Burlington County NAACP was chartered May 9, 1966 in Cinnaminson, NJ. Under President Roosevelt Nesmith’s leadership, the branch became very active in advocating for civil rights for all Americans, which set the stage for the branch taking the lead in the 1975 landmark civil rights case, Southern Burlington County N.A.A.C.P. v. Mount Laurel Township (commonly called Mount Laurel I). In this case, the Southern Burlington County NAACP challenged the zoning ordinance of Mount Laurel Township, on the grounds that it operated to exclude low and moderate income persons from obtaining housing in the municipality.
Southern Burlington County’s advocacy for low and moderate income families has established a legacy for this historic branch.
branch leadership
OFFICERS
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Community Coordination, J.W. Piercy, III
Criminal Justice, Boaz Matlack
Education, Quinton Law
Environmental and Climate Justice, Marcus Sibley
Membership, Dr. April Piercy
Political Action, Tyrus Ballard
Religious Affairs, Bishop T.R. Lyles
Women In NAACP (W.I.N.), Crystal Charley-Sibley
