Mission Carroll County Md. NAACP Branch #7014

Our mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Our vision is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

The NAACP works to educate all political candidates to support policies that improve access to quality education and economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, the environment, healthcare and youth empowerment, with a dedication to removing race-based hatred and discrimination from society.

For questions or more information, please contact me directly: kevindayhoff@gmail.com Kevin Dayhoff, Carroll County NAACP secretary. Thanks.

Carroll County NAACP Branch #7014 Executive Officers and Executive Board Nov. 10, 2016: https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/2018/01/carroll-county-naacp-branch-7014.html

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The Carroll County Human Relations Commission is honoring Judy Jones at our 2024 Awards Dinner.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - The Carroll County Human Relations Commission is honoring Judy Jones at our 2024 Awards Dinner.


The deadline on the flyer indicates that registrations are due by March 15, 2024 – however, we have extended the deadline, (because everyone has been so busy,) to this Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Simply email – or call cchrcmail@yahoo.com or 410-446-6275

The Carroll County Human Relations Commission is honoring Judy Jones at our 2024 Awards Dinner on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please complete and return the attached registration if you would like to join us. Feel free to share this with others who may be interested.

Thank you. Carroll County Human Relations Commission

You are cordially invited to attend the Carroll County Human Relations Commission 29th Human Relations Award Dinner
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.

This year’s 2024 Human Relations Award Recipient is Judy Jones, the Director of Diversity, Equity and  Inclusion, Howard County Public School System.

We are honoring her for her previous work with the Carroll County Public Schools.

This year’s dinner will take place in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 17 Bond Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Tickets: $30.00 per person
Reservation deadline: March 21, 2024
For information, contact:
Carroll County Human Relations Commission
410-446-6275 or Email  cchrcmail@yahoo.com

Reservation Form – please try to register before this Thursday, March 21, 2024.

If you would like to attend, please email cchrcmail@yahoo.com - - or mail your registration information to: 

Virginia Harrison, Chair, CC HRC
5506 Crows Nest Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784

Please send us your name, phone number, and email address.

Please indicate if a vegetarian option is needed. Number of vegetarian meals: 

Number of tickets (@$30 each) 

Total paid: $ ________________

(Make checks payable to Carroll County Human Relations Commission)

Please return form and payment by March 21, 2024




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Saturday, September 30, 2023

John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement in Carroll County By Lynn Wheeler

John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement in Carroll County By Lynn Wheeler


Attached please enjoy a pdf of a wonderful article on Carroll County Community Leader John Lewis by Lynn Wheeler, the board chair of the Historical Society of Carroll County.

CARROLL COUNTY: Carroll Yesteryears: John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement in Carroll County By Lynn Wheeler Carroll County Times Published: Sep 24, 2023 at 11:00 am https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/cc-lt-yesteryears-092423-20230924-cj6f7sngsrdixpgiozvhjq5zje-story.html

Former U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, was, of course, a highly renowned leader in the Civil Rights movement in the U.S.

We are very fortunate to have our own John Lewis as a leader in the Civil Rights movement in Carroll County. Born in 1935, John Howard Lewis Jr., his parents and nine siblings lived in a four-room house in Johnsville, in a close-knit neighborhood of Black families. At that time, everything was officially segregated in Carroll County – schools, restaurants, movie theaters, community centers, swimming pools, bars and housing complexes. At night, John’s parents lived in fear of a visit from the nearby Ku Klux Klan.

John attended elementary school in the two-room all-Black school in Johnsville. His textbooks were damaged discards from the public school – covered with scribbles, missing pages and often containing out-of-date information.

As a young child, John worked hard on a neighboring farm and for a neighbor on construction projects.

John joined a local troop of the Boy Scouts of America when he was 11 years old. Shortly after joining, he was selected troop leader. In an interview with Pam Zappardino for the African American Trailblazers oral history series on the Community Media Center’s website, John reflected: “For the first time in my life, I became a leader of a group of people. The Boy Scouts gave me the first opportunity I had to travel and meet other people at camping jamborees. In the woods, there was no discrimination. It was almost, to me, as if we were in a different world. They taught us that you were your brother’s keeper.” From that point on, John accepted leadership roles.

John went to Robert Moton, an all-Black high school in Westminster, before dropping out at age 16 to work full time. He later received his GED. He got his certification as a licensed practical nurse, and worked at Rosewood State Hospital for several years. He then received certification as a soil conservationist and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 10 years.

John also started a career as a truck driver. In 1999, John received the Truck Renting and Leasing Association’s national “Driver of the Year” award. Only one driver is chosen each year for the prestigious national award. To be considered, the driver must have at least 1 million miles or 25,000 hours of driving without an accident in which the driver is cited.

John participated in The March on Washington in 1963. As he headed into D.C., stories of hatred and police brutality throughout the south filled him with fear. “But as we pushed our way through the crowd, I fell back on my faith and took comfort in it. The massive crowd was so inspiring, it made you feel like, as African-Americans, the rest of the world has our back.” John further recalls, “When Dr. King took the podium, trust me, we felt like we were in a dream. When he finished, I felt like the gas tank of a car that had been running on empty, all of a sudden was filled with high octane. I was ready to run the race.”

So began years and years of John Lewis’s involvement in civil rights activities and leadership of Carroll’s Black community. It is difficult to arrange all of them in chronological order, but some with the greatest impact are recounted below.

In 1963, John went to the Maryland State Legislature with civil rights activist Phyllis Scott and other concerned citizens from Carroll County to testify in support of public accommodations legislation. On the spot, he was selected to give the group’s testimony. John recalls, “My heart started pounding, and I asked for the Lord to give me strength. Phyllis advised me to, ‘Look like you’re examining the crowd and take a deep breath, then talk from your heart and let them know what you think.’ I told the story with feeling and compassion. When I finished, they clapped.” The Maryland General Assembly passed the public accommodations law in 1963, making it unlawful for a restaurant owner to refuse service to anyone because of race.

Following passage of the law, John and a group of residents – including Blacks, whites and college students – tested it. John recalls, “We visited every restaurant in the county. We were well dressed, well-spoken and well-mannered. Three restaurants refused service, one in New Windsor, one in Union Bridge, and one in Mt. Airy. In all three cases, the customers in the restaurant jumped on the manager, ‘why didn’t you serve the man a cup of coffee?’” John filed lawsuits against all three restaurants and was successful.

When he worked for the USDA, “we went to a restaurant in Keymar and were told they would not serve a [negro].” The USDA filed a lawsuit and won.

In a May 2006 Carroll County Times article written by Jordan Bartel, he reports, “The only march was a small one in the early 60s in front of the Carroll Theater that refused to sell tickets to Blacks.” John recalls in his interview with Zappardino that, “we were supported by the Baltimore Colts. They threatened to boycott Carroll County if it didn’t open things up.”

In 1969, John was a charter member and served as the first president of the nonprofit Home Ownership Purchase Effort (HOPE), formed in partnership with the Brethren Church, to provide home ownership opportunities for low income Black families. John notes, “We purchased houses on Union Street from [then] Western Maryland College, rehabbed or rebuilt them and sold them at cost.”

In 1999, the Carroll County NAACP Branch (originally established in the 1950s) got its charter back. John took on the role as membership chair. “The membership had dwindled to 75 or 80. We didn’t have any money in the treasury. My first responsibility was to get funds in order to pay the national and state dues. I called the board members. We reached into our pockets and paid the dues.” John raised the membership to more than 250.

John served as NAACP president in 2003-2004. With the help of then-Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff, he was able to arrange for an office in the Nonprofit Center, which opened in 2004. While he was president, he worked to establish a Continuing Education Award to benefit African American college-bound high school students graduating from Carroll County Public Schools.

John helped his community in many ways. He has a beautiful baritone voice. In 1974, he was one of a trio of “Brotherhood Night” singers in a benefit to raise funds to connect Westminster’s Charles Street residents to the city sewer system. In 1976, he played the role of Joe and sang “Ol’ Man River” in September Song’s production of “Showboat,” to benefit The ARC of Carroll County.

John has worked tirelessly to make Carroll County a welcoming place for all. In 2004, his efforts were recognized at the Carroll County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, where he received a Governor’s Citation and a proclamation from Dayhoff honoring John for being “tirelessly compassionate, persistent and always willing to volunteer his wise counsel and hard work,” and proclaiming Nov. 20, 2004, as John Lewis Day in Westminster.

Lynn Wheeler is the board chair of the Historical Society of Carroll County

Find it here on the Carroll County NAACP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ccnaacp/ 

And on the CC NAACP website: https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/2023/09/john-lewis-and-civil-rights-movement-in.html

https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/pfbid022aXYTdNTRZ9NAgTivQjetq1MgY3VjmEoJRKEN9oHU29wYFJffpQwKHMZqEW2T8XSl




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Thursday, July 14, 2022

CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum 5-22-22


CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum 5-22-22

Streamed live on May 22, 2022  The CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum presented by  Carroll County Kids for Equity & Carroll County NAACP airs live from Carroll Arts Center on May 22, 2022 at 4 p.m. The Board of Education is a crucial part of the decision making table. Learn about the candidates running to lead Carroll's school system and tackle student issues.

*This event is not affiliated with Carroll County Public Schools.

The Community Media Center (CMC) is providing this information as a public service to the residents of Carroll County. All candidates running for a seat on the Carroll County Board of Education in the 2022 primary election were given the opportunity to participate in the forum. The views and opinions expressed in the candidates’ forum do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the CMC. The Community Media Center does not endorse any political candidate or political organization.

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Saturday, April 9, 2022

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings and salutations from the City of Westminster to Dr. Julia Jasken upon the occasion of her Inauguration as the 10th president of McDaniel College.

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Stan Chase Nov. 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2022


Our friend Stan Chase died on February 24, 2022. Mr. Chase was an amazing person of incredible accomplishments. He will be greatly missed. 

Stan Chase Nov. 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2022

Stanislaus (Stan) Chase was born in Westminster, Maryland, on November 30, 1931, to the late Inez Gibson. The “thin man with the kind face” was called home to be with the Lord, sitting in his favorite chair, on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Stan attended Robert Moton School in Westminster, Maryland, and graduated in 1948. Stan graduated from Maryland State College (now University of Maryland Eastern Shore) in 1952 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Stan served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1954. Stan was extremely “Proud” of his military service to his country.

Stan completed graduate studies at the University of Maryland, and Morgan State College (University), and would later receive his Master of Arts from Towson State College (University) in 1970.

Stan began his career as an educator in 1955 as a Physical Education and Science teacher in Leonardtown, Maryland.  It was here that he met the love of his life, Anne Williams who preceded him in death. 

 Stan taught and coached at his alma mater Robert Moton Consolidated from 1957 to 1964. At the height of desegregation, Stan was transferred to Sykesville High School in 1964.  He is often credited by both African Americans and Caucasian Americans in the community as being the “reason school integration worked in Carroll County.” He was also deemed “the most popular guy in Carroll County with students and teachers.”

Sykesville High School became Sykesville Middle School in 1967. Stan continued as the Physical Education teacher and assumed other positions of increased responsibility including Health Education Specialist, Guidance Counselor, and ultimately was promoted to the position of Vice Principal.  He retired from Carroll County Schools in 1995.

Stan and Anne were married in 1957, and were blessed with their son, Bryant Gordon Chase in 1959. Even though Stan had only one child, because of his many years as an educator, coach, and memberships in multiple local and national organizations, and church memberships, numerous individuals considered him a second father, mentor, and trusted advisor.  

He had a sharp mind and was very knowledgeable about history and sports.  He read the local Baltimore Sun and AFRO American Newspapers, and kept abreast of local, national, and international news.

Stan’s love of sports started with participation, but grew to coaching, officiating, and he spent countless hours of fanatic-level viewing with his son Bryant.  In 1961 he coached the Robert Moton High School Basketball Team to win the state championship.  This was only the second Carroll County School basketball team to ever win a state title.  

Stan officiated many state championship football games as a member of the Maryland Board of Football Officials, and the Central Maryland Football Officials. He continued to officiate multiple sports well into his eighties.  

Stan was inducted into the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and the gymnasium at the Robert Moton High School Museum is also dedicated in his name and honor.

Stan was a generous, selfless giver of his time and money to support charities, the community (including the Grove Park Neighborhood Association), family, friends, and neighbors. 

He sponsored or supported many youth-development and scholarship programs through his affiliations with local and national organizations, including being a volunteer and mentor for the MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) Program which is hosted by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. 

He also served for over 20 years as an election official poll volunteer for District #5, at School #224, Grove Park Elementary School in Baltimore City, and as a Regular Election Judge from 2010 to 2016.  Stan was a dependable, conscientious Election Judge that made sure accuracy and ethics were adhered to at polling station.  He spent hours upon hours making sure the polling station was conducted in a professional manner and that respect was bestowed to every person who entered the polls to vote. 

He was known for his kindness and attention to detail.  He assisted many persons in the Grove Park Community who needed to be transported to the polls due to physical challenges and mobility issues.

Stan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, which includes, working at the Reese Firehouse Carnival, Cruising the Caribbean, singing in the church choir, playing and coaching softball, and he never met a line dance he wouldn’t try!  He was always a consummate gentleman, and he was quiet, but, when he spoke, he had a word of encouragement and knowledge for all who encountered him.

Stan leaves to celebrate his life: his son, Bryant Chase, wife Kimberly; his brother, George Gibson; his grandchildren, Derek Chase (Wife Destinee), Brittany Chase (Husband Rico), and Joshua Chase; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Marie Wein (husband Larry), and Jean Barbara Jamison; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; a host of other relatives, friends, neighbors, fraternity brothers, Prince Hall Masonic family, church families, former students and co-workers, and his Grove Park neighbors.
Stan was a proud and distinguished member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and the Free Masons.  

His journey with Alpha Phi Alpha began with the Delta Nu at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where he served as a chartering member.  He joined the Delta Lambda Graduate Chapter in Baltimore City where he held several leadership positions including Chapter Vice President.  He is a Founder of the Rho Tau Lambda Graduate Chapter serving the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area, which was chartered on November 8, 2008.

Stan also held many positions of leadership in multiple Houses of the Free Masons. These include:

Past Master (PM) James E. Stewart Lodge No. 49
Past High Priest (PHP), King David No 1, Holy Royal Arch Mason, Baltimore, MD.
Past Thrice Illustrious Master (PTIM), Omega Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters, Baltimore, MD
Past Eminent Commander (PEC), St. Joseph Commandery No. 2, Havre de Grace, MD
Past Commander in Chief (PCIC), Western Maryland Consistory #270
Past Potentate, ANWAR Temple #219, Rockville, MD
Sir Knight, Beausant Royal Court No. 1 of Cyrene, Baltimore, MD

Expressions of condolence may be sent to:

Bryant Chase & Family
301 Moores Branch Circle
Westminster, MD 21158

In lieu of flowers, please donate to any of the following:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rho Tau Lambda Chapter
Rho Tau Lambda Foundation, Inc
201 4th Avenue
Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
(provides scholarships to Baltimore students annually, and supports the “Alpha Achievers” After-school program)

Checks can be made out to Rho Tau Lambda Foundation Inc, or via PayPal at rtlfoundation2013@gmail.com

Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton HS, Inc
Scholarship Program
301 S Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
P.O. Box 4526
Lutherville, MD 21094

Maryland Grand Council Knights of Pythagoras
c/o James E. Stewart Lodge #49
PO Box 47
New Market, MD 21774

https://www.josephhbrown.com/obituary/STANISLAUS-CHASE 

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

NPR: How Black activists used lynching souvenirs to expose American violence


NPR: How Black activists used lynching souvenirs to expose American violence

 Please be aware that although this content comes from NPR – it is nevertheless really disturbing.

 From 1880 to 1968, over 4000 African Americans were lynched in the United States. Like picnics or parties, lynchings were often carnival-like events commemorated through photos and postcards. This film tells the story of how Black activists subverted these souvenirs, which were celebrations of white supremacy, in the fight against lynching. Executive produced by Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith. A Doc NYC Short Shortlist selection.

 Find the YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWMZlQ281gM&t=2s

 February 8, 20223:15 PM ET

 ADRIAN FLORIDO SARAH HANDEL MEGAN LIM

 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/08/1078977454/race-racism-lynching-postcards-ahmaud-arbery-george-floyd

 SPECIAL SERIES Black History Month 2022 : NPR

 https://www.npr.org/series/1075788889/black-history-month

 https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/2022/02/black-history-month-2022.html

 https://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2022/02/npr-black-history-month-2022.html

 February is Black History Month in the U.S., and this year's theme is Black Health and Wellness. NPR has compiled a list of stories, music performances, podcasts and other content that chronicles the Black American experience.

 For her new documentary, Lynching Postcards: Token Of A Great Day, filmmaker Christine Turner examined hundreds of black-and-white photographs that show how organized these events were and included chilling messages that shared the experience with those who weren't there. The postcard above shows the crowd at the lynching of Henry Smith in Paris, Texas, in 1893. Photo by J.L. Mertins/Library of Congress

 Photos showing the lynchings of African Americans in the 19th and early 20th century are some of the most troubling records of the racist history of the United States.

 But these black-and-white photographs are what filmmaker Christine Turner chose to focus on for her new documentary, Lynching Postcards: 'Token Of A Great Day'.

 Turner examined hundreds of these pictures and primarily focused on the ones that people who attended these lynchings sent as postcards to family and friends.

 Find the YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWMZlQ281gM&t=2s

 As the film opens, the first postcard people see is an image of a Black man hanging from a tree, but it's zoomed in enough that all that can be seen of him are his dangling feet. The focus then becomes the white men standing behind him, looking directly at the camera, with some smiling.