1693-2025 - BLACK VOTE MATTERS,
All Throughout Our History - BLACK LIFE MATTERS
Whether We Fought In America's Wars or We Changed America's Politics!
Our Leadership Speaks
-------WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO NEGRO ELECTION DAY STATE HOLIDAY AND THE BLACK COMMUNITIES’ LEGACY -----
Nothing.
We will not bend; we will not break. We will be patient and kind no matter how bad we are treated.
No matter who the fake friends are that come around and try to bring us down, God is standing there ready to help me, from the abuse in this world.
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We think during the hard times when we cannot see hope around the corner, that we are done, that our enemies have triumphed, however, we put our faith in the one thing that favors us, God favors me.
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They whispered and told a lot of lies. They tried to destroy my character, but I put my faith in God, and he favored me.
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God told me do not compromise with the devil because he will not win. And I would not let myself die.
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Gold helped me to rise when my integrity was about to fall but I listened to him, because he favored me.
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I continued on the path of life, and he told me it would be alight, because God favors me.
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God said don't let the evilness bring you down, I will wrap you in my arms and bring you around.
God favors ma and I testify, I believe in his direction, and I will follow.
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​My haters have tried to conquer but with gods glory I have come out on top.
If you believe in me, believe in him and we will rise!
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Doreen Wade, President
Massachusetts Black Leaders 2024
Congratulations!
Doreen Wade, President of Salem United, has been named a Massachusetts leader in the Black and African American community based on nominations from the readers of MassLive. We are spotlighting nominees with Professional photos and profiles published in the coming month in recognition of Juneteenth.
WHO WE ARE
To Learn Who We Are And What We Do. It Starts With Us Working Together As One.
Wanting To Make A Contribution Of Support!
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About Us!
When Salem United, Inc. says our missions is to preserve, protect and build black history and build community engagement we use the term “Black” to show unity amongst those that identify with their African roots.
The African Diaspora of worldwide collection of communities and nations, made up of Brazil, United States, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Colombia.
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A new nation and culture of African descents emerged from tragedy and Negro Election Day is one of those cultures. So, I work to unify us in the African Diaspora through unity, pride and cultural truth.
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Who We Are!
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Salem United, Inc. is a 501c3 charitable organization established June 2020. Our history was enacted into Law through Bill S.2703 as a Massachusetts State Holiday and we come together to celebrate the voting work of enslaved men from 1639:
- EDUCATE, LEARN & APPLY
- SHARE OUR LEGACY TO UNITE
Motto: Roots & Wings
Mission: Preserve, Protect and Build.
Preserve its History
Protect its Tradition
Build its Customs and Social Awareness
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ORGANIZATION
Salem United, Inc. is a non-profit organization that preserves, protects and builds black history but it is a very important goal that believes in diversity and inclusion. Our board is very diverse as we believe that Black History is American History.
For our events, we believe that all should feel a included. We want our young people to feel even though the event is 283rd years old, they will see themselves in the day.
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SALEM UNITED, INC STRUCTURE
Our Structure is broken into 3 Divisions
DIVISION 1: Lorraine Wade Division
A. Board of Directors, Officers
This is where the Executive work is done. All Board Officers take an extensive role in the rules and procedures of the Organization and deal with the work of the Corporation.
Salem United, Inc Director Doreen Wade works with the 5 Executive Officers and members monthly.
B. Youth Division Board
This is where the Youth work is done. It will be headed by Monieke McNeil, Celeste Hamilton, Anyfer Gonzalez and Terrell Greene who will take the role in the rules and procedures of the youth Organization. Salem United, Inc. will give the young people in Massachusetts a voice and a roll in preservation of its history, civic activism in their communities and a place to make a mark in tomorrow's voting laws.
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C. Design Division Coalition
This is where the Museum design work is done. It will be headed by Mary Richards and Alick M McLean who will take the role in the design development of the Black Heritage Center & Museum. Salem United, inc. will give Massachusetts a place to learn and a resource building to house hidden Black History.
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DIVISION 2: Pompey Mansfield Division
Membership and Membership Development
Membership is $30.00 for the year.
DIVISION 3: George Peabody Division
Salem United, Inc has broken 4 Programs of Development. This is where our committees work begins and ends.
Committees and Development Programs
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Program 1: Negro Election Day State Holiday& Black Preservation
Program 2: Workshops & Health Care, Voting, U.S Census & Civil
Rights & Reform, Civil Service Exam, Registration & Education
Program 3: Black Heritage Center & Museum
Exhibitions & Tours
Program 4: Events, Gala and Entertainment
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS, COLLABORATORS AND COALITIONS
Media:
N.E. Informer Newsmagazine
Partnerships, Collaborations, Coalitions
LIAISONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
John Burke, Salem Police Dept. Rep
Gina Flynn, Eastern Bank
Susan Russo, National Parks Service
COLABORATIONS AND COALITIONS
League of Women Voters Salem MA
Salem State University
Salem Superintendent of Schools
City of Salem, Arts and Cultural Division
North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Salem African American Tours Group, Inc
Epoch Preservation
Registry of Deeds
POLITICAL SPONSORS
U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton
State Rep. Manny Cruz
Senator Joan Lovely
Essex County D.A. Paul F. Tucker
Massachusetts Senator Brendan P. Crighton
Representative Bud L. Williams