
NAACP Media Area Branch Exhibit
Delaware County Historical Society
9 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Tuesday through Thursday, 10 AM to 3 PM.
Free and Open to the Public.
Exhibit for viewing through March 10.
March General Membership Meeting
Our March NAACP Media Area Branch General Membership Meeting featuring a special Health & Wellness Panel focused on advancing equity in care and addressing health disparities in our communities.


Philadelphia Inquirer highlighting one of NAACP Media Area Branch’s Black History is Media History spotlights: Marie Whitaker, Co Founder of Media Fellowship House! https://ebx.sh/xkADpf
2026 Black History Month Spotlights: Black History Lives in Media
Throughout Black History Month, the NAACP Media Area Branch proudly celebrated leaders, trailblazers, public servants, educators, and community changemakers who shape our history every day.
We highlighted the impact of Black excellence in Media and across Delaware County.
Black history is not just something we remember.
It is something we live.
Black History Lives in Media.


NAACP Media Area Branch’s 2026 Black History Month Poster Contest Ceremony and Luncheon
We’re proud to celebrate the creativity and thoughtfulness shared through our Annual Black History Month Poster Contest. This year’s theme — African American figures honored on U.S. postage stamps — inspired powerful student artwork that honored Black history, culture, and legacy in meaningful and creative ways.
2026 Women’s History Month Spotlights: She Builds
Throughout Women’s History Month, the NAACP Media Area Branch proudly highlighted the women who lead, build, advocate, and serve in our community and beyond.
This year’s spotlight series honored both historic trailblazers and contemporary leaders whose work continues to shape policy, strengthen families, expand opportunity, and advance equity.


The NAACP Media Area Branch is proud to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Scholarship Program.
We are awarding two scholarships to students who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities:
🎓 President’s Award – $1,000
🎓 Youth Impact Award – $500
🗓 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
📣 Winners Announced: April 2, 2026
These scholarships reflect our continued commitment to uplifting young leaders and supporting educational excellence in Media, PA and surrounding communities.
📌 Application details and eligibility information available here or scan the QR code: https://form.jotform.com/252458162285158
The Media Area Branch NAACP was established in the early 1920’s. The Branch formation was in response to a series of unfortunate incidents that occurred in the Borough. These events began when a white Media High School female was criminally assaulted in the rural section of town near Lima. In response to the dangers of the situation, community members John E. Jones and Percy O. Batipps, Sr. called on a group of local African American leaders to create a temporary organization for the general defense of the Black population… Read More



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