NSDC NAACP Branch 1086 History

BRANCH 1086 HISTORY

Our first President, Mrs. Charlesetta Allen was installed as president of the North County Branch NAACP in 1965 by Mr. Hartswell Ragsdale of the Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. After being installed as President, her first effort was to seek improvement in the streets and sewer system in the minority community.

Her stay in Oceanside marked the beginning of her dedication to create a spirit of brotherly love and compassion for all mankind, regardless of race, color or creed. She came to be recognized as the first black woman to live in Oceanside. She was a true pioneer, especially in the field of civil rights and the cause of freedom. Young black Marine had no place to spend their leisure hours as a result of racism so, Charlesetta gladly opened her home; a "home away from home".

Her many accomplishments include:

* Serving as an advisor during the establishment of the Oceanside Park and Recreation

Commission in 1966.

* Organizing and serving as Director of the First Girls Club in this area.

* Leading the effort and helping persuading the city to lease the land where Balderrama

Community Center is now located.

Mrs. Allen received many awards and certificates of appreciation from various civic fraternal organizations, one of which was her pride and joy, the Sojourner Truth Award, presented by the Business and Professional Woman’s Club of San Diego.

We, the members, pay tribute to one who toiled unceasingly, encouraging and persevering to the end.

Charlesetta Allen 1965-1967

Miriam Shipp-Toliver 1967-1974

John Tolliver 1975-1978

Rev. Wesley A. Allen 1979-1981

Nathaniel Clayton 1981-1982

Adell Paul 1983-1984

Rev. Thomas W. Davis 1985-1988

Reginald Owens 1989-1990

John Carter 1991-1993

Reginald Owens 1993-1994

PAST BRANCH 1086 PRESIDENTS

Kip Kilebrew 1995-1996

Milton Tayler 1997-1998

Robert Howard 1999-2006

Reginald Owens 2006-2007

Chaplain Gerald Johnson 2007-current

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