Empowering a change in our community
Peace on Earth and thanks to each of you during this holiday season. May the New Year bring success, courage, hope and love as we continue to do the work of the NAACP to bring about change in the Nation, State and Continue Reading
After lung cancer, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Calvert County has a higher colorectal cancer death rate than the national average. Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon (large intestine) Continue Reading
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides breast and cervical screenings “at no cost” to eligible women. Regular breast and cervical screenings saves lives. Who’s eligible? Ages 40 to 64 years old Have limited income Have no insurance or insurance Continue Reading
In Calvert County, about 1 in 5 adults and teens use tobacco on a regular basis. The four major conclusions of THE SURGEON GENERAL’S 2004 REPORT,THE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF SMOKING demonstrate clearly, why quitting smoking is the best and only choice Continue Reading
Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County Reception When: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 – 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Calvert Library Prince Frederick in Combined Room – 1, 2 & 3 Join us to celebrate some inspiring Calvert County men!
Maryland State Conference Women In The NAACP Is Hosting It’s 2nd Annual Statewide collection of Warm Socks for the Homeless/Needy On January 31, 2019
Cancer Program News In the United States, people living with disability often experience significant health disparities. According to the CDC, one in five Marylanders experience at least one type of disability. The CDC also reports that people with disabilities typically have Continue Reading
By DANDAN ZOU Wearing red paper-made poppies, dozens of people listened to a short account of the lives of 18 Calvert men who died in World War I on Saturday at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. The event celebrated the 100th Continue Reading
DONNA M. OWENS Across the country, African Americans were among the millions of U.S. voters who braved everything from long lines, to rainy weather in some states, in order to cast ballots in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Viewed by some as Continue Reading
