The Norwich NAACP Youth Council was chartered on May 15, 1999 and named in honor of Mrs. Robertsine Duncan. Mrs. Duncan served as Secretary of the Norwich Branch for six years in the early 1990’s and she was deeply passionate about her work and her involvement with young people. She believed that children provided with love and help would grow up to become fine young men and women.
The Robertsine Duncan Youth Council held its 1st Freedom Fund Dinner on May 14th, 2009. The theme of the Freedom Fund Dinner was “ The Bridge from Yesterday to the Future.” Over the twenty-one years the Roberstsine Duncan Youth Council has existed, they have actively advocated and supported the youth of the community. Sharing the mission of the NAACP the Youth and College Chapters has always been and always will be the goal of the Robertsine Duncan Youth Council.
Membership is open to any person under the age of 25. The focus is on training and developing the skills necessary for leadership and activism. Mobilization, community education, and youth activities are essential focus areas of the Youth Council.
The RDYC has 6 standing committees:
NAACP RDYC hosts the local Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). Our students can go on to compete at the national level.