DECEMBER 2025
Randallstown NAACP #7032-B
Presidential Message from Dr. Tekemia Dorsey, Branch President
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” — Nelson Henderson
Dear Randallstown NAACP Family,
As 2025 draws to a close, I want to pause in this moment of reflection to say: Thank you.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for standing strong. Thank you for walking with this branch through a transformative year of bold action, deep community care, and undeniable progress.
On behalf of the Executive Committee and myself, I extend heartfelt gratitude for your continued engagement, advocacy, and support. Whether you gave your time, your voice, your resources, or your belief — you helped write a new chapter in our branch’s legacy.
✊🏾 Eight Months of Purposeful Impact
In just eight short months under new leadership, the Randallstown NAACP #7032-B has accomplished what many doubted could be done. Together, we have:
📍 Hosted community-centered events:
- A sold-out Women’s Empowerment Conference
- The prestigious Freedom Fight Gala
- The inaugural Know Your Rights™ Mini-Conference
- A Women’s Brunch & Charity Fundraiser
- A heartfelt Christmas Toy Drive & Thrive Shop Extravaganza, including the adoption of Church Lane Elementary
- The largest non-partisan County Executive All-Candidate Town Hall in the region
- Two Voter Registration Drives empowering citizens at the ballot box
🛡️ Led with courage and advocacy:
- Took a public stance in the Inspector General’s firing case
- Called for transparency in BCPS fraud and waste
- Resisted environmental threats from a proposed crematorium
- Raised awareness about AI surveillance at Kenwood High School
This is what leadership and membership in action look like.
🧡 Giving Season: Small Gifts. Big Change.
As we participate in Giving Tuesday and wrap up the year, I invite you to make a financial contribution to fuel our momentum. No gift is too small when it is joined with purpose.
🎁 Giving Levels:
- Bronze: $51–$100
- Silver: $101–$250
- Gold: $251–$500
- Platinum: $501 and over
Your donation supports programs, advocacy, youth leadership development, civic engagement, and rapid response to injustice.
👉 Donate securely today at www.randnaacp.org
🗳️ Membership Is the Movement
“Membership is not a card. It’s a calling.”
This December, I encourage you to join or upgrade your membership. Our branch’s growth is not measured in titles — it’s measured in impact and involvement.
✅ Become a member.
🪪 Upgrade to a Life Membership, like I proudly did in November by becoming a Silver Life Member.
📢 Encourage family and friends to join the movement.
Membership means you believe in equity. Membership means you’re ready to act.
Membership is how we turn commitment into community transformation.
💬 Final Reflection
As we celebrate the holidays and prepare for a new year, I invite you to remain connected, committed, and courageous. We’ve done so much together — and yet, there is so much more to do. But I believe in us. And I believe in you.
Let’s end 2025 in power and enter 2026 with even greater purpose.
In Service, Solidarity, and Gratitude,
Dr. Tekemia Dorsey
President, Randallstown NAACP Branch #7032-B