WITHOUT A VISION, THE PEOPLE PERISH.. WITHOUT A STRUGGLE, THERE CAN BE NO PROGRESS!

WITHOUT A VISION, THE PEOPLE PERISH.. WITHOUT A STRUGGLE, THERE CAN BE NO PROGRESS!

The legacy of the Montclair Branch NAACP is one not taken for granted. It was built by the courage and fortitude of those brave men and women who came before us, men and women who thought it not robbery to speak up for freedom, justice, and equality!  We exist to this day as a result of their commitment and strong resolve.  Because we are the beneficiaries of the many sacrifices selflessly committed on our behalf, as Officers, members of the current Executive Committee, as well as those who have joined the ranks of the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the world, we are compelled to stay focused on civil rights.  In return, we pay it forward just as our ancestors did, nurturing and educating the generations of leaders that will follow us! 

Montclair’s NAACP story is deeply intertwined with the town’s history.
During the civil rights movement, members of our branch organized and marched for desegregation, fair housing, and equal education. In the decades that followed, the branch became a hub for advocacy — leading initiatives on community policing, school reform, and civic engagement that continue to shape our town today.

Our legacy is built on the sacrifices and determination of those who refused to be silent in the face of injustice. Today, we honor their courage by continuing their work — striving for equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all.

Montclair NAACP Leadership 2024-2026

Officers

President: Diane Tyree-Anglin

1st Vice President: Roger S. Terry, Sr.

2nd Vice President:  Justin Thompson

3rd Vice President:  Marcia Almeida

Secretary: Beverly Bussey

Assistant Secretary:  Tanja Barnhardt

Treasurer: Lois Donegan

Assistant Treasurer: Pam Mitchell

Executive Committee

Adrienne Wilson-Pounds

Bernard Hamilton

Ifeoluwa Joseph

James Harris

LaNa Jules

Lt. Tyrone Williams

Madeline Gale

Marquai Chestnut

Michelet Jules

Reina Smith

Rosita Dotson

Tinu Joseph 

William Scott

We are recruiting members to fill vacancies on the following committees:

ACTSO Communication, Press & Publicity Criminal Justice Committee LGBTQ+ Committee

Don’t Just Talk About It - Be About It!!

Committee Chairs

Armed Services & Veteran’s Affairs:  Lt. Tyrone Williams

Community Coordination: Diane Anglin

Economic Development: Justin Thompson

Education Committee: LaNa Jules

Freedom Fund: Beverly Bussey

Health: Rosita Dotson and Reina Smith

Housing: William Scott

Labor and Industry: Michelet Jules

Legal Redress:  Marcia Almeida

Membership: Adrienne Wilson-Pounds