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Niagara Movement Centennial Boston Branch 1911 The Niagara Movement 1905-1909, established the modern civil rights movement and led to the founding of the NAACP. The third of its five meetings and the largest was held in Boston in Faneuil Hall in 1907. The movement’s membership, led by W.E.B. Du Bois, was made up of some the most accomplished African American businessmen, teachers and clergy of the day. It was intended to counteract the inequity and the social and political ills impacting African Americans at the time. The late 1800s saw the demise of the Reconstruction Period. In 1896 the Supreme Court Decision of Plessy vs. Ferguson created government approved segregation.

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Niagara Movement CentennialBoston Branch 1911

The Niagara Movement 1905-1909, established the modern civilrights movement and led to the founding of the NAACP. Thethird of its five meetings and the largest was held in Boston inFaneuil Hall in 1907. The movement’s membership, led by W.E.B. Du Bois, was made up of some the most accomplished AfricanAmerican businessmen, teachers and clergy of the day. It wasintended to counteract the inequity and the social and political illsimpacting African Americans at the time. The late 1800s saw thedemise of the Reconstruction Period. In 1896 the Supreme CourtDecision of Plessy vs. Ferguson created government approvedsegregation.

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this was downloaded from -www.AboutBlackBoston.com On Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Faneuil Hall Boston, Massachusetts The Niagara Movement Roundtable was moderated by Sarah Ann Shaw, Former President, League of Women For Community Service. It was a a special roundtable because 100 years ago W.E.B. Du Bois held the Boston meeting at Faneuil Hall.
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Dear Friends, October 16, 2007

It is with great pleasure that the Boston Branch of the NAACP, the first Branch in the nation,celebrates the centennial anniversary of the 1907 Boston meeting of the Niagara Movement.

The Niagara Movement led directly to the founding in 1909 of the NAACP. Boston has a richtradition in the struggle for civil and human rights. This week we look back and commemorate thesacrifice and work of the Niagara Movement members, led by W.E.B. DuBois and other prominentindividuals of the day.

The 1907 Boston Meeting of the Niagara Movement was the largest of the five meetings held and issignificant because it was the first meeting in which women were elected as voting delegates. Morethan 800 men and women came to Boston in August 1907 to attend the three-day meeting atFaneuil Hall. They showed inconceivable courage and determination to dare to fight against theaccommodation establishment policies, the Jim Crow world of lynching and segregation, in post-reconstruction America.

Where are we today in our struggle for justice? What will be our hundred-year legacy?

I hope you will join us by becoming a member of the Boston Branch as we confront the issues of‘our day’: Employment, Education, Housing, Home ownership, Public safety, Health, for youngadults, our children and ourselves. Please take advantage this week and in the weeks to come to jointhe Boston Branch at this important and historic time while we commemorate those who camebefore us. We have designed a special keepsake Niagara Movement Membership Certificate. Thedesign is based on an actual Niagara Movement Membership Certificate that includes the ShawMemorial Logo used for the 1907 Boston meeting.

I began my term as president of the Boston Branch in January 2007 and I look forward to workingwith you to renew and expand our membership, strengthen ourselves by making a strong and lastingcommitment to raise our voices and efforts together for Civil Rights and the rights and futures ofchildren and young adults to live in safety and dignity.

Sincerely,

Karen L. PaynePresidentBoston Branch NAACP

Boston Branch 1911

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:30 - 1:00pm

Special Collections & University Archives of W.E.B. DuBoisArchives at University of MassachusettsGuests will be guided through this traveling exhibit

Greetings and Introductions Karen L. Payne, Boston Branch President NAACP

Ribbon Cutting

Remarks: Governor Deval L. Patrick (invited) Legislative Black Caucus Specials Guests - Robert Cox, Head of Special Collections and

University Archives, W.E.B. DuBois Library,University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Lilla G. Fredericks Middle School Students William Monroe Trotter School Students Elected Officials

Light Refreshments----------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:00 - 8:00pm

University of Massachusetts-Boston Ballroom

6:00 - 6:45pmSpecial Guest Reception for Niagara Centennial Sponsors

6:45 - 7:15pmMeet and Greet with guests and hors d'oeuvre served

Congressman James Clyburn

7:15 - 7:45pmSpeaking Program: Welcome - Karen L. Payne - Boston Branch President NAACP

Introduction Representative Willie Mae AllenRemarks U.S. Congressman James Clyburn

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007 12:00pm - 2:00p

Symposium , University of Massachusetts - Boston, 11th Floor, Healey Library

First Congress Of Negro Women, Atlanta, Georgia –Dec. 1895

Fighting for Notice: A Hundred Years Later is focused on the contributions of blackwomen to the cause of justice. Speakers Susan Bragg University of Utah, DeborahNewman, Morgan State University, Kerri Greenidge and Jacqueline Payne-Thompson, will highlight the activism of Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and others.

WE SALUTETHE NAACP AND OURDEAR LENNY ANDCAROLE ALKINSFOR LIFETIMES OF PURSUIT

AND ACHIEVEMENT IN FAIRNESS FOR ALL

John Henry,Tom Werner,Larry Lucchino,and the Red Sox Foundation

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Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:00am –1pmFaneuil Hall Boston, Massachusetts

Student ExpressionsCreative expression of the Niagara Movement by students from the William MonroeTrotter School, Lila Fredericks School, and Freedom House Program Participants.

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The Old State House in Boston, MA

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Friday, October 19, 2007 7:00pm - 9:00pmLeague of Women For Community Service558 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts

Salon

Hostess: Sarah Ann Shaw, Former LeaguePresident

Spiritual Mimi Jones

Poetry Reading Kalimah Redd-Knight,League Member

Song Caroline Shaw-Moss

Prose Reading Leah Randolph,League President

League History Sarah Ann Shaw

Song Caroline Shaw-Moss

Dramatic Presentation on the Life of Ida B. WellsVerdaya Mitchell Brown (Sister Verdaya)President, Vision Makers Educational Services

Closing Spiritual Mimi Jones

Refreshments

League of Women for Community Service

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Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:00am –1pmFaneuil Hall Boston, Massachusetts

The Niagara Movement RoundtableModerated by Sarah Ann Shaw

Prof. Robert Hall, Northeastern University Geoff Ward, Northeastern University Prof. William Strickland, University Massachusetts Amherst Kerri Greenige, Northeastern University L’Merche Frazier,

o Director of Education Museum of African American History

Original Niagara Members

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Acknowledgement Page

Special Thanks to MaryMall.com James BroadnaxDr. Gene MasonMary SheriffHughia Magnus

University of Massachusetts at Amherst DuBois Library Archives

Robert Cox Head, Special Collections and ArchivesTonia Sutherland Research Library ResidentDanielle Kovacs Curator of Manuscripts and University Archives

Niagara Centennial Celebration Committee Karen L. Payne Chairperson

Mary AdamsRon AmisteadArthur BanksCheryl CrawfordDebora BloodSarah FlintRita KantarowskiSarah Ann Shaw

Ad Hoc Committee Members: Lenny AlkinsMichael CurryStephen HowardRoscoe Morris

Niagara Centennial Honorary Committee Members:

Chairs: The Honorable Thomas M. Menino, Mrs. Angela MeninoU.S. Senator John F. KerryU. S. Representative Michael E. Capuano

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