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