The NAACP has always had a strong relationship with the religious community — one of its closest allies for nearly a century. The NAACP Stockton Branch Religious Affairs Committee collaborates with Religious Leaders within the community to conduct religious affairs workshops, educate pastors, churches and religious leaders on the history and programs of the NAACP, present moral and ethical interpretations of the civil rights struggle and the church’s relationship to the struggle for all denominations.
The purpose of the Religious Affairs Prayer Breakfast is to promote prosperity and good health throughout the community and encourage local congregations to be involved. The Religious Affairs Committee recognize community advocates for their hard work and dedication to the civil rights movement. The Religious Affair Committee’s criteria for Awards: