{"id":1864,"date":"2024-05-21T17:35:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T17:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/76place.com\/?p=1864"},"modified":"2024-05-21T17:35:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T17:35:53","slug":"naacp-philadelphia-branch-announces-support-for-76-place-at-market-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/76place.com\/naacp-philadelphia-branch-announces-support-for-76-place-at-market-east\/","title":{"rendered":"NAACP Philadelphia Branch Announces Support for 76 Place at Market East"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Endorsement from the historic civil rights organization further cements widespread support from community groups for 76 Place and the opportunities it will create for the Black community<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Philadelphia, PA, May 7, 2024 \u2013 <\/strong>In an event today at String Theory Charter School in Philadelphia, the NAACP Philadelphia Branch formally announced its support for 76 Place at Market East<\/a>. The NAACP Philadelphia Branch serves as the local affiliate of the national NAACP, which has been recognized for more than a century as a force for positive social change, improving the lives and livelihoods of Black community members and other Americans. At today\u2019s event, leadership from the Branch highlighted shared synergies between the organization\u2019s mission and 76 Place\u2019s commitment to deliver measurable beneficial outcomes for Black individuals and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NAACP Philadelphia Branch will serve as a key civil rights and community stakeholder for 76 Place. They will help reach and educate the community about the opportunities 76 Place presents from jobs during construction to contracting when the arena opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As a leading advocacy organization, the NAACP Philadelphia Branch is intensely focused on protecting civil rights and creating new opportunities for underserved communities. After reviewing with our Branch Officers and Executive Committee, the opportunity of 76 Place at Market East and the developer’s agreement for the NAACP to be a valued partner, we are excited to support this project. Together, we can ensure that the Black community and communities of color more broadly are afforded a seat at the table,” said Catherine Hicks, President of the NAACP Philadelphia Branch. “We are committed to supporting this venture that will create a brighter future for our city. Along with the historic number of jobs, careers, and other opportunities, this project will have a positive and lasting impact for our families and community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76 Place’s initiatives and partnerships focus on preparing Black residents and businesses to benefit from the project as part of a larger effort to ensure the proposed arena is a win for Philadelphia, including underrepresented business owners across the city. The development team is actively working with groups representing other communities to develop similar partnerships, programs, and commitments to the ones it has developed with the Black Clergy and the African American Chamber of Commerce, which focus on the Black community. All of those conversations will inform key components of a $50M Community Benefits Agreement \u2013 the largest in Philadelphia’s history. Through collaboration with community stakeholders, the CBA will address the priorities of the surrounding neighborhoods and ensure that communities across the city can reap the benefits of the development. Previously announced initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n