Celebrating Black Leadership: Scholar Fund & NAACP Chapters in Action!

Black History Month is a time to honor Black revolutionary leaders in U.S. History and beyond! The commemoration was started by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. Every year features a theme to celebrate the aspirations and accomplishments of Black Americans– this year, the theme is African Americans and Labor.

Black-led organizations are driving racial equity nationwide through policy advocacy, community programs, economic empowerment, education, grassroots organizing, health initiatives, and justice reform—impacting every aspect of society. As a Black-founded and led organization, Scholar Fund is committed to being a part of this movement.

In honor of Black History Month, we are featuring our friends at NAACP Portland, NAACP Snohomish, and NAACP Seattle King County! Scholar Fund is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for these Pacific Northwest NAACP branches to further their vision! Let’s look at their amazing work in action and how you can get involved: 

The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, to unite people nationwide in the fight for civil rights. From the start, the organization focused on litigation and education to push for laws that would protect Black Americans. Its first decade laid a foundation that continues to shape generations today. After World War I, hundreds of thousands joined, transforming the NAACP into a powerful mass membership organization with over 2,200 branches. As its membership grew, so did its influence—leaving a lasting impact over the past century!

NAACP Portland: Founded in 1914 with a mission to “ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and eliminating racial hatred and discrimination.” If you’re in the Portland area, you can become a member or join a committee such as the Housing Committee, Health and Wellness Committee, Political Action Committee, and more! You can also join their general meeting every 4th Sunday of the month from 3:00 -5:00 PM Pacific.

NAACP Snohomish: The NAACP Snohomish is preparing for their Looking Back, Reaching Forward 2025 Freedom Fund Gala on March 29, 2025, 6:00 PM at Angel of the Winds in Everett. You are invited to celebrate and learn about the NAACP’s history in Snohomish – purchase tickets on their website. Join their membership and attend a general meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM Pacific. 

NAACP Seattle: The NAACP Seattle’s mission is “to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.” You can join their general membership or their Black in Tech community, which supports professionals in the field. Other resources include workshops and partnerships to help you on your financial journey! Learn more here:  

🌟 Black History Month Community Resources