National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Specialized Agency

gsmunxxviii.naacp@gmail.com

NAACP

The NAACP committee focuses on the issue of how the Civil Rights Movement should be conducted as various leaders of the fight against segregation and discrimination rise to prominence, each with a different vision for the movement and future of Black Americans. The committee will deliberate ideas such as violent or nonviolent protest and Black nationalism or racial integration while facing backlash and obstacles from those who oppose the movement.

Approximate committee size: 20 delegates

Committee Topics

  • Topic I:

  • Topic II:

Background Guide
Dossier

Committee Chairs

  • Nathan D'Souza

    Nathan D’Souza, a Maggie Walker Junior, is thrilled to co-chair the NAACP! This will be his third year in Model UN and second year participating in GSMUN. Apart from Model UN, he plays club soccer for Richmond United and participates in many more clubs and extracurricular activities. Apart from Model UN, Nathan is president of the Engineering Club, Arabic Honor Society, and Arabic Club, founder of the non-profit, STEPS, and vice president for both Mock Trial and the non-profit Money Matters. Outside of school, Nathan loves to play sports with friends and enjoys travelling with his family. He’s excited to meet you all and can’t wait for an amazing conference at GSMUN XXVIII.

  • Allison Aviles Quintanilla

    Allison Aviles Quintanilla, a senior at Maggie Walker, is elated to be your co-chair for the GSMUN XXVIII NAACP committee! She has been involved with Model UN for two years officially, but has been an active volunteer at GSMUN since freshman year. In the past, Allison has served as a mock delegate and crisis staffer. Outside of Model UN, she is part of the girls’ wrestling team and sprint team. She is also the co-president for the Spanish Honor Society and manages the XC team. Allison also enjoys being a part of the MLWGS Peer Mentors and working as a barista on the weekends. She is looking forward to meeting the incredible delegates at GSMUN XXVIII!