frequently asked questions
1. Can any nationality or ethnic group join NAANHTA?
NO. Membership is only open to African-Americans (Black, Moor, or so-called Negroes).
2. Is NAANHTA a racist group or organization?
NO. However, we are RACE FIRST. This simply means we believe that like any other people we have the
Divine Right to come together and help ourselves as a people, and to deliver ourselves from the perpetual
status of being America's emancipated slaves, along with the stigma and trauma we suffer because of this.
3. How can I help if I am Native American, Hispanic, a White person, or from any other ethnicity?
Without seeking or expecting public recognition or accolades, all people who are genuinely concerned about
the conditions of Black people in America today, are welcomed to support us financially; materially; with their
vote; information; resources; technology; and by their attendance at open public gatherings and events.
4. Isn't it illegal discrimination for NAANHTA's membership to only be open to Black people?
NO more so than it is to have a Jewish Association, a Catholic Association, an Hispanic Association, or even a
Gay and Lesbian Association. It is not discriminatory for a group of people who are of the same ethnicity,
descent, cultural background, status, religion, or suffer the same or similar conditions; to come together and
work collectively for their own common good.
5. I'm under 18 but I want to join, what should I do?
You can join with parental permission, and through your school or religious congregation. If there is not a
chapter where you go to school, worship or live, then you can always advocate by getting your teacher,
clergy, or three adults you know to form one.
6. I am a senior citizen, disabled, and have limited mobility. I want to help but what can I do?
It is going to take all of us working together to solve our problems, so there is a job and a place for everyone
of us. Writing letters, making phone calls, watching legislative hearings on television,voting, or simply being a
role model: if its productive then it is doable.
7. Can non members attend our meetings?
Our business and social meetings are open to members only. However special meetings, public meetings and
hearings, mass meetings, and certain special events or activities; may be open to invited guest or the general
public.
8. I am a member in Maryland, can I attend business and social meetings in other regions or chapters?
YES. But only as a non voting guest with a limited voice regarding local affairs, unless otherwise allowed by
majority vote or consensus of the members of the host chapter then in attendance.
9. The dump trucks and cranes have just started working in our neighborhood and we don't know what
to do. Can NAANHTA help us?
Please read our ABOUT US and NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER pages to find out ways we all can help each
other.
10. Is there anything we can do about dogs pooping all over our neighborhood?
YES. Please read our National Pet Policy.
NO. Membership is only open to African-Americans (Black, Moor, or so-called Negroes).
2. Is NAANHTA a racist group or organization?
NO. However, we are RACE FIRST. This simply means we believe that like any other people we have the
Divine Right to come together and help ourselves as a people, and to deliver ourselves from the perpetual
status of being America's emancipated slaves, along with the stigma and trauma we suffer because of this.
3. How can I help if I am Native American, Hispanic, a White person, or from any other ethnicity?
Without seeking or expecting public recognition or accolades, all people who are genuinely concerned about
the conditions of Black people in America today, are welcomed to support us financially; materially; with their
vote; information; resources; technology; and by their attendance at open public gatherings and events.
4. Isn't it illegal discrimination for NAANHTA's membership to only be open to Black people?
NO more so than it is to have a Jewish Association, a Catholic Association, an Hispanic Association, or even a
Gay and Lesbian Association. It is not discriminatory for a group of people who are of the same ethnicity,
descent, cultural background, status, religion, or suffer the same or similar conditions; to come together and
work collectively for their own common good.
5. I'm under 18 but I want to join, what should I do?
You can join with parental permission, and through your school or religious congregation. If there is not a
chapter where you go to school, worship or live, then you can always advocate by getting your teacher,
clergy, or three adults you know to form one.
6. I am a senior citizen, disabled, and have limited mobility. I want to help but what can I do?
It is going to take all of us working together to solve our problems, so there is a job and a place for everyone
of us. Writing letters, making phone calls, watching legislative hearings on television,voting, or simply being a
role model: if its productive then it is doable.
7. Can non members attend our meetings?
Our business and social meetings are open to members only. However special meetings, public meetings and
hearings, mass meetings, and certain special events or activities; may be open to invited guest or the general
public.
8. I am a member in Maryland, can I attend business and social meetings in other regions or chapters?
YES. But only as a non voting guest with a limited voice regarding local affairs, unless otherwise allowed by
majority vote or consensus of the members of the host chapter then in attendance.
9. The dump trucks and cranes have just started working in our neighborhood and we don't know what
to do. Can NAANHTA help us?
Please read our ABOUT US and NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER pages to find out ways we all can help each
other.
10. Is there anything we can do about dogs pooping all over our neighborhood?
YES. Please read our National Pet Policy.