"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
Marcus Sibley, President
Tyrus Ballard, 1st VP
Jasmine Hardy, 2nd VP
Cynthia L. Davis, 3rd VP
Miguel Williams, Secretary
Linda Goldman, Treasurer
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Community Coordination, J.W. Piercy, III
Criminal Justice, Boaz Matlack
Education, Quinton Law
Environmental and Climate Justice, Marcus Sibley
Finance, Linda Goldman
Health, Ashley Smith
Housing, Miguel Williams
Membership, Dr. April Piercy
Political Action, Tyrus Ballard
Religious Affairs, Bishop T.R. Lyles
Women In NAACP (W.I.N.), Crystal Charley-Sibley
Young Adult, Patrice Farquharson
