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Berkshire County Branch
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Good Trouble Lives on: a Community celebration of John Lewis (1940-2020) civil rights activist and Georgia congressman
Join the celebration on July 17th from 7-9 PM, Park Square, 1 Bank Row, Pittsfield
W.E.B. DuBois sculpture at the Mason Public Library in Great Barrington to be unveiled July 19th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Three years ago, an independent group of local citizens began raising funds to celebrate Great Barrington’s most famous native son by erecting a monument to him in front of the Mason Public Library. In partnership with the town, the group has repaired the library’s...
Our Juneteenth celebration is just a week away – Sunday June 15th at Durant Park in Pittsfield
NAACP Berkshire County is ready to launch our annual celebration of Juneteenth. There are activities and entertainment for all ages plus the annual presentation of stipends to high school graduates. See all the details at...
No Kings protests on June 14th across the nation and in the Berkshires
Lets Turn Out Watch this inspiring video and pick you location Malcolm Nance Calls for Action Organizers say all rallies are to be peaceful, and participants are encouraged to bring signs, flags and friends. June 14 is also Flag Day. Berkshire County events include...
Jacob’s Pillow brings The Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience to Pittsfield June 12- 14
Jacob's Pillow invites you to four days of vibrant, community-centered events in Pittsfield—all free and open to everyone! Led by internationally renowned choreographer Sekou McMiller and artistic collaborators Adriel Flete, Miriam Gallardo, and...
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Founded Feb. 12. 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization. Its more than half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, campaigning for equal opportunity and conducting voter mobilization.