Branch 1034
Serving Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, Norco, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Menifee & Perris
Recent events with Branch 1034
March 2023:
Myles Ross, Branch President, spoke before the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board -- clarifying Critical Race Theory and asking them to rescind their December 2022 resolution banning CRT and systemic racism teaching in their district.
Branch President Myles Ross speaking to TVUSD Board. Photo credit: Andrez Imaging
Our branch also published (click on this link) an article in The Patch providing info on Critical Race Theory.
February 2023:
San Jacinto's Black History Month Celebration attended by our History Chairperson Brenda Phillips where she and her daughter Angela McClaron and granddaughter Nakela Smith staffed a booth and membership drive for our branch.
Brenda Phillips -- thank you, Brenda!
February 2023:
The Lake Elsinore Historical Society recently featured beloved Poet and Playwright and NAACP Legacy Awardee Richard Gordon for “A Conversation about Racial Healing.”
The Lake Elsinore History Museum also houses items from our NAACP Branch 1034 history.
Mr. Gordon shared his essay about the need for teaching Black History with the conclusion that: “The True Goal of Black History Must Be the Development of a Full and Honest American History.” He also shared two of his poems: “The Way of Love” in honor of his wife Carol and “Martin and the Mountaintop: An Illustrated Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
The Charter for NAACP Branch 1034, established in 1977.
October 2022:
In partnership with California Family Life in Lake Elsinore, we held a well-attended Youth Education Event. Our branch Youth Advisor, Dr. Shellie Dansby (pictured in center of group photos), coordinated the summit.
August 2022:
Branch meets with Murrieta Police Chief Tony Conrad. Click on photo to read the patch.com article.
NAACP Branch representatives meet with Murrieta Police Chief Conrad. L to R: Jennifer Palo, Mary Venerable, Chief Conrad, Myles Ross and Ric Stallworth.
June 2022:
Juneteenth Freedom Day Jubilee Celebration at Lake Pointe Park in Lake Elsinore
Branch officers and chairs: Ira Robinson, Rosie Brady and Mary Venerable at our booth.
President Pastor Oliver with Lake Elsinore City Council member Bob Magee and Lake Elsinore Mayor Tim Sheridan.
Lake Elsinore City Council Member Brian Tisdale with Pastor Oliver.
February 2022:
Black History Celebration in Perris. Our branch booth was a popular stop and Branch President Pastor Oliver spoke on stage.
February 2022:
Our History Chairperson, Brenda Phillips, attended a Black History Month event at the San Jacinto Middle School. She represented our branch where people signed up to get involved and become new members.
Brenda signing up new members to our branch. Thank you, Brenda!
Many interested people visited our booth.
Local Black Student Union and other organizations were present at this great event.
February 2022:
Black History Month
Taste of Soul & Black Business Expo at the Murrieta Community Center
Branch Treasurer Mary Venerable and Branch Historian Brenda Phillips invite visitors to become members.
Branch Communications Chairperson Jennifer Palo invites passers by to learn more about our branch.
Branch President Pastor Oliver (right) and Branch Member Myles Ross share with visitors about our activities in the community.
Many adults with children visited our booth to learn about the work of the NAACP in our area.
June 2021:
President Pastor Oliver and Acting Vice President Rosie Brady participated in a recognition ceremony for local students of color who graduated with honors.
Rosie Brady, Nikki Kirk, Jasmine Perez, Malik Williams, JaBari Williams and Pastor Oliver
Rosie Brady and Pastor Oliver with Naketris "Nikki" Kirk, the first African-American Valedictorian at Vista Murrieta High School.
Student Honorees with Murrieta Mayor Pro Tem Christi White.
Pastor Oliver, Rosie Brady and Dr. Charles Washington who represents the Inland Empire Men's Club.
June 2021:
Juneteenth Freedom Day - collaborative event with NAACP Branch 1034, Stand Up for Justice and numerous organizations and artists to bring promote "unity in the community".
Held at the Lake Elsinore Storm Stadium.
Branch committee chairs and officers at the membership booth.
L to R: Rosie Brady, Jennifer Palo, Dr. Quinlan Strong (Organizer of the Event), Pastor Oliver and Monique Watts.
Mary Venerable, Anthony Bennett and Rosie Brady signing up new members at the event.
February 2021:
Legacy Awards Ceremony -
We honored four distinguished members for their ground-breaking contributions to our community.
L to R: Richard Gordon, Mary Venerable, Pastor Oliver (presenting awards), Barbara Anderson and George Brown. The four distinguished guests were interviewed and presented with commemorative plaques.
Mary Venerable, NAACP Branch 1034 Treasurer and Legal Redress Chairperson, was honored for many firsts as a black woman in her career field with the Navy Department, the U.S. Civil Service and the Los Angeles Community College District. She was also recognized for her many years of loyal service to our branch in which she held various offices and for her volunteer work in the community.
Richard Gordon was honored as a published poet and playwright who has also been featured in Ebony magazine and an anthology. He authored and illustrated a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. titled Martin and the Mountaintop. His play, Bulldog and the Bear won him the Larraine Hansberry and Michale Kanin playwriting awards. He has also served in the community in many ways. He shared his poignant poem "Black Love" with the audience from his book Orange Sherbet and Hot Chocolate.
George Brown, whose family was the first black family in Lake Elsinore, was honored for being the first black equipment operator for the State of California and in Riverside County, for his work with local youth and for his many years of service to our branch and other community organizations such as the Black Arts and Cultural Club.
Barbara Andersen was honored for her many years of service as a librarian in the U.S and abroad and for being the first minority County Librarian in the state and the first minority Department Head in San Bernardino County. She has been featured in Marquis "Who's Who" for over 50 years and has designed numerous libraries. She was also awarded for her work in the branch and in many community organizations.
January 2021:
Branch 1034 President Pastor Willie J Oliver presented retired Murrieta Police Chief Sean Hadden with a plaque and certificate of appreciation for the years of collaboration between the two groups.
November 2020:
We raised funds to support local Perris High School families during pandemic at-home learning.
L to R: NAACP Branch 1034 Vice President Rosie Brady, Perris High School Principal Juan Santos, Assistant Principal Dr. Kristi Coulter, Branch Education Chair Katie McClendon, Branch Communications Chair Jennifer Palo and Branch President Pastor Willie Oliver at the Perris High School presentation of donations.
February 2020:
Black History Month
January 2020:
