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Day 2, 25 July 2011 On my 2nd day at the NAACP, I spent the morning attended the First Plenary Session. The purpose of this session is to discuss “The Plight of the African-American Male—Saving Our Community.” Over 500 NAACP members were expected to attend. Guest speakers included Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles Thomas Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)...read more

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Day 3, 26 July 2011 This afternoon, I attended the Youth and College and Male Forum. The purpose is to discuss with male youths, college students, and older African Americans to discuss today’s political and economic challenges. Over 100 males attended. The forum was very productive. The mediator passed around the mic so each person will have a turn to speak their views. Rules of Engagement: All discussions must stay professional, no swearing. Speakers...read more

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Day 1: Sunday, 24 July 2011 I spent my first day at the NAACP conference manning the US Army Educational Booth. For this year, the 102nd Annual NCAAP Conference is held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The theme for this year’s convention is “Affirming America’s Promise” and attendance is expected to exceed 5,000 including corporate sponsors, professionals, chapter leadership, youth and college students. The Center is divided...read more

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My name is CPT David Ouano. I am one of two 8th Brigade ROTC Nurse Counselors, stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. I started this blog to write about my participation in the 102nd National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NCAAP), 23-29 July, at the Los Angelos Convention Center. I am an Captain, in the Army Nurse Corps. I graduated from the University of Guam, ROTC program with a Bachelor's in the Science of Nursing. As...read more

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