Welcome to NAACP Caroline County Branch
Working to achieve equity, political rights and social inclusion for
Black people and all persons of color.
Support Continued Progress in Caroline County and Beyond
Membership in the NAACP means becoming a part of the leading civil rights organization in the nation.
Our members stand at the forefront of change.
We invite you to join us and become part of the legacy of a dedicated network of volunteers within Caroline County answering the call for and/or fostering the advancement of civil rights, social justice, freedom, and equality for persons of color and for all peoples.
at the 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet
Justice for ALL
We celebrate our local freedom fighters, past and present
Rev. George Fisher
b. 1945
Activist, Advocate, Religious Leader
Spokesperson for the Concerned Friends of Lockerman
Rev. Fisher was spokesperson for the Concerned Friends of Lockerman, a small group of persons organized in 1983 to address concerns regarding:
No.1 - The loss of Lockerman School artifacts and memorabilia, e.g., school trophies, books, plaques, pictures, etc.;
No.2 - The loss of the Lockerman name for the school when it became a middle school in 1966; and ...
No.3 - The need to heighten awareness ...
Mr. James R. Coursey, Sr.
1917 - 1994
Community Organizer, Activist, Visionary
First Elected Black Mayor of Denton
Mr. Coursey was the first elected Black Mayor of Denton, Maryland in 1990.
Born in December of 1917 near Burrsville, MD, he was the eleventh of 15 children.
His family moved to Denton in 1943 where he resided until his death in 1994.
He left school at the age of 15 to help his family, working at Truxon’s Store shining shoes, and later became proprietor of the ...
Ms. Hannah Randall Henry
1913 - 2021
Teacher, Activist, Servant of God
First Black teacher at Ridgely Elementary School upon School Integration
Mrs. Henry was the first black teacher at Ridgely Elementary School upon school integration.
She was a distinguished educator, role model, and pillar in our community.
Mrs. Henry's teaching career in Caroline County spanned 41 years – 1934 to 1975.
She was a woman of faith and a NAACP member who made a remarkable difference in the lives of others as she ...
Rev. John Wesley Woods, Sr.
1913 - 2001
Religious Leader, Visionary, Community/ Education Advocate
The “Voice of Reason” in Delicate Situations
Rev. John W. Woods was a highly respected community leader and servant of God, who made a positive difference in the lives of many individuals and groups.
He stressed integrity, respect for human dignity, and fairness in educational and economic opportunities to allow all people to reach their potential.
Born in Mississippi, he relocated his family to Caroline County in 1945.
Mrs. Lula Dunton Ward
1895 - 1971
Educational Leader, Trailblazer, Community Advocate
One of the First Blacks/African Americans on the Caroline County School Board
Mrs. Lula D. Ward was an accomplished professional, effective teacher, and productive educational leader who always gave her best and demanded the same of her students and all others with whom she worked.
Mrs. Ward’s life span, employment, and contributions were primarily during the time of racial segregation in the United States.
Caroline County, Maryland
Our Home in the Heart of America's Fight for Freedom
Caroline County is a rural county located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
It was created in 1773 via Maryland General Assembly legislation from portions of Dorchester and Queen Anne’s counties. As of 2022, the population of Caroline County was 33,433.
The county has ten incorporated towns: Denton, Federalsburg, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Henderson, Hillsboro, Marydel, Preston, Ridgely, and Templeville. Denton is the county seat as well as the county’s largest town.
As of 2022, the racial population profile of the county is 74% White, Non-Hispanic (NH), 13% Black or African American (NH), 9% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Other race (NH).
Data on Education in the US News and World Report show the minority enrollment in Caroline County Public Schools is 43% and 47% of the student body is economically disadvantaged.
Caroline County is experiencing population growth as well as expansion in tourism. Discover Caroline County
The county is proud of its agricultural heritage and its natural beauty.
Caroline is unique in that it is the only Eastern Shore county without a boundary that touches on either the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Ocean.
It is the only county on the Eastern Shore without an Interstate or United States Highway within its borders. Also, it is the second-smallest county by total square miles in Maryland.
The Caroline County branch of the NAACP continues to stand strong, poignant and ready to support ongoing progress in advancing the NAACP mission.
Sources: Caroline County MD, US News, Wikipedia
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