TRACY AFRICAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, LLC

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Tracy African American Association, LLC (TAAA) strives to increase awareness of African American culture, values, education and history throughout the community.

TAAA Through the years!

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Tracy African American Association, LLC (TAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Upcoming events

25th Anniversary TAAA Annual Juneteenth Celebration

8 Jun 2019 10:00 AM

Lincoln Park, Tracy, CA

TAAA President, Yolande Barial Knight & TAAA Vice President Gwen S. White getting ready to celebrate at the MLK Breakfast

Yolande Barial Knight, current TAAA President (2019-2020)

TAAA Members at the 2019 MLK Breakfast

TAAA members working diligently inside TNT fireworks booth - 2013

2014 TAAA officer installation breakfast; Dr. David Styles in forefront

2011 TAAA officer installation: (l-r) Tracy City Manager Leon Churchill, Howard Baker, Toni Beckham, Nancy Young, Michael White, John Stewart, Gail LaGasca

2013 - Explosives inventory inside TAAA's TNT fireworks booth

2014 TAAA Black History Month display at Tracy library, by Margie Forehand

2012 incoming TAAA officers (l-r) Frew Tibebu, Nate Terry, Paul Hall, James Young, Serena Ivey

2014 Delta Sigma Theta Kwanzaa celebration: Gwen Jones, Liz Baker, Donecia Norwood-Smith, Dana Goodwill-Cooper

2006 Holiday party - Mercedes Patrick, Sheldon & Margie Forehand

June 17, '17 Golden Gate Fields: TAAA members in the Winner's Circle with jockey of winning horse Almost Saint

TAAA Black History Month library display designed by Margie Forehand

2018/19 TAAA Board Members installed: Melyssa Barrett (membership), Patricia Jackson (education), Olinga Yarber-Alexander (corresp. secretry), and Yolande Barial Knight (vice-president)

During 2018 Installation: All TAAA Board members w/ city, county & state dignitaries

2005 Event: Pat Simon, Gail LaGasca, Brenda Terry, Melyssa Barrett

Stephanie Burrell-Hammer is Mistress of Ceremonies for TAAA 2018 Officer Installation & Brunch

Carolyn Blunt moving program for 2017 Officer installation & breakfast

Members Michael White (l) and Nancy Young receive 2012 MLK Image Award presented by then Edu. Chair Paul Hall

2014 Delta Sigma Theta (Tracy) Kwanzaa celebration: Peter Barrett, Dr. Keith Hilton, Howard Baker

TAAA Vice-president Yolande Barrial-Knight (left) pictured with Presiden Dr. Clara Styles, receives TAAA 2018 MLK Award recipient

Yolande Barial-Knight's daughter, Bella, congratulates her mom after she received the MLK Image Award during 2018 MLK breakfast

March 2017 - TAAA members Mel LaGasca and Brenda Malone (2nd from r) deliver Applebee's breakfast meals to McHenry House clients

Aug. 8 '17 TAAA hosts Chamber of Commerce Coffee Mixer

TAAA members Carolyn & Frank Blunt all smiles at 20th anniversary celebration and dinner (2014)

TAAA board of directors poses for picture following installation of 2012 incoming officers

Youth volunteer servers at TAAA 20th anniversary dinner celebration (2014)

2005 - Marta Faye and Tolbert Young

Toni Beckham and James Young receive 2013 MLK Image Awards and certificates from Max Vargas, Dep. Dist. Dir. (for Senator Cathleen Galgiani, Dist 5) and CA Assembly member Susan Eggman (13th dist.)

Attending 2014 TAAA officer installation breakfast: Drs. David and Clara Styles

2017 TAAA officer installation: (l-r) Dr. Nancy Young, Dr. Howard Baker, Lynette Jones, Sandra Goodman, Toni Beckham, Dr. Clara Styles, Fred Coles, Gail LaGasca, Patricia Jackson and Yolande Knight, p

2017 Officer installation - Following her address, incoming president, Clara Styles shares the year's theme: "B1+1"

2017 outgoing president, James Young and incoming president, Dr. Clara Styles

Lee Nelson, TAAA founding president, addresses 2012 installation ceremony audience

Attending 2005 TAAA officer installation program: (l-r) Fred Cole, Nate Terry, Peter Barrett

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS...

YOU’RE INVITED!

TAAA general meetings are held on the first Saturday of every month, from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m., at Brookdale Tracy, 355 West Grant Line Road, 3rd Floor General Purpose Room, Tracy, CA 95376. Participation in TAAA’s varied standing committees enables individuals and families to take an active involvement in the community. You will be encouraged in your efforts to contribute to educational, social and cultural activities. We take pride in our efforts and respective abilities to promote community awareness of African American culture, values, contributions and history.