NAACP ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION 2024: FIGHTING FORWARD
Join Us for the NAACP Annual State Convention 2024: Fighting Forward
The NAACP State Area Conference invites you to the transformative “Annual State Convention 2024,” under the empowering theme “Fighting Forward.” This event unites advocates and community leaders from Alaska, Oregon, and Washington to drive change and foster community development.
Date: September 13-15, 2024
Location: University of Alaska Anchorage, 2921 Spirit Way – Anchorage, AK 99508
Engage in insightful workshops, hear from inspiring keynote speakers, and participate in impactful panel discussions addressing critical contemporary issues. Network with peers and leaders dedicated to social justice, community empowerment, and equality.
The official hotels for this event will be (these hotels are close to the venue)
we are working on getting a custom booking link but in the meantime you can secure your room and the special rate as follows
Embassy Suites:
600 East Benson Blvd Anchorage, Alaska 99503
(When booking please call (907) 257-2412 for Jon Butzke and reference the NAACP Conference)
The discounted rate is $375 per night and includes their free breakfast and you can pick the room configuration
If that hotel is sold out the secondary official hotel will be
Residence Inn:
1025 East 35th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Transportation:
Both hotels are located 5 minutes from the conference venue and 10 minutes from the reception venue. There are ample ubers, lyfts and taxis available for an affordable price. The local taxi number is 907-222-2222 (yellow cab)
If you need a personal touch and pick up from the hotel for your group please let us know and we can arrange local transport
A Breakdown of prices and registration links
– Welcome reception $50 per person (to purchase tickets to the welcome reception starting tomorrow night follow this link): NAACP Anchorage welcome reception
– State Area Conference $250 per person (to register to attend the convention follow this link): NAACP Annual State Convention 2024 Registration – NAACP (naacpaowsac.org)
– Embassy Suite Hotel $375 rate please reference NAACP Conference or Jon Butzke in sales when booking
– Freedom Fund Full Tables prices (tables seat 8 people)- see conference registration link above
– Anchorage Black History and Sightseeing Tour (registration and details to follow)
NON NAACP members are welcome to attend the convention and events*****
The venue has tables that seat 8 people each. Here are the details regarding attendance and seating:
Conference Attendance: $250 per person
Freedom Fund: $2500 for a table that seats 8 people
The venue can accommodate up to 30 tables. If we run out of space, we have the option to upgrade to a larger room on-site.
For any questions regarding the event, please contact Jasmin Smith at [email protected] or 907-230-4968 (call or text)
Welcome Reception Hosted by the NAACP Anchorage Branch 1000. This event will feature networking, food, and great entertainment. Williwaw Social- Speakeasy Room (609 F Street, Anchorage Alaska 99501)- the heart of downtown Anchorage
(UAA Student Union)
Convention check in
Continental Breakfast
Welcomes
Tri state business meeting
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Celeste Hodge Growden
Breakout workshops
- Branch training
- Grant Writing
- Get out the vote
- Education
UAA Lucy Cuddy Hall
Freedom Fund- this event will feature speakers including Keynote Speaker Guyasi Ross and the award winning rapper and DJ Talib Kweli and more!
more about Guyasi here- Gyasi Ross - Wikipedia
more about Talib Kweli here- Kweli - Wikipedia
Continental Breakfast
tri state business meeting
Closing remarks
Optional anchorage black history and sightseeing tour (come see our community and learn about the people,our history, and see beautiful scenery and wildlife)
(Registration details for this event will follow in the next email)
