NAACP Memphis Branch

We are the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice.

588 Vance Ave. Memphis, TN 38126 · (901) 521-1343

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Shelby County Democrats, Memphis NAACP sue over early voting sites The Shelby County Democratic Party and the Memphis NAACP filed separate lawsuits Friday in an attempt to open inner-city early voting sites at the start of early voting.

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Message from the President Commissioner Van D. Turner, Jr., Esq.

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MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE CONFEDERATE 901 RALLY Deidre Malone, President, NAACP, MEMPHIS BRANCH

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MEDIA STATEMENT ON INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING The NAACP Memphis Branch Executive Committee and General Membership have voted not to support Instant Runoff Voting

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COVID Know More Town Hall - YouTube The coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage communities across the country. With the emergence of the Omicron variant, and new information about boosters an...

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Build Back Black: An Infrastructure & Jobs Plan that Works for Black America - YouTube This conversation will bring together elected officials, union representatives, and Association leadership to discuss the economic opportunities presented by...

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NAACP ACE Festival | It's Not All Black and White - YouTube Featured as part of the NAACP Arts, Culture & Entertainment Festival Short Film Showcase, "It’s Not All Black and White,” by filmmaker Erin Cabana, powerfull...

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50k & Beyond #CancelStudentDebt Virtual Town Hall - YouTube

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NAACP Voting Rights, Redistricting and Elections - YouTube The November 2020 and Georgia runoff elections this past January will be remembered as watershed events that changed the course of our country’s governing le...

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Race & Justice | NAACP Structural discrimination and unjust policing, prosecution, and incarceration practices unfairly impact Black communities.

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Health & Well-Being Black health matters, and our work on behalf of families has never been more urgent.

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Environment & Climate Justice Environmental injustice, including the proliferation of climate change, systematically impacts communities of color and low-income communities in the U.S. and around the world.

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Inclusive Economy Economic equity is crucial to racial equity. An inclusive economy means everyone can contribute and earn with fair access to resources and opportunity.

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Know Your Rights | NAACP Every American should enjoy equal rights without discrimination based on race. It's critical that we understand the laws, court system, and the judges that determine those rights. Learn about the bedrock laws and structures that shape our everyday lives.

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History Explained | NAACP Black history is American history, but far too often the contributions of Black Americans have been neglected and ignored. The long march to freedom and equality begins with knowing our people's origins, struggles, and achievements.

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Youth & College Discover how young people under the age of 25 are becoming civil rights leaders through their participation in the NAACP.

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Mission

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

Vision

The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

The NAACP Memphis Branch was founded in June 1917 and is one of the oldest branches within the organization.

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