Northwest Arkansas NAACP BRANCH

ENSURING THAT BLACK LIVES ARE A PRIORITY IN ALL SPACES

ONWARD AND UPWARD

The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, and is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization. The Northwest Arkansas Branch of the NAACP was chartered through the efforts of Dr. John L Colbert. Through his vision and activism, the NWA Branch #60 AC of the NAACP charter with a record 132 members on October 19, 2013. Dedicated to improving the political, educational, social, and economic status of minorities and eliminating racial prejudice, the Branch’s members generously donate their time towards these efforts.

The inaugural charter luncheon was held on February 9, 2014 at the Metroplex Event Center in Rogers. The Branch was pleased to have in attendance, NAACP Arkansas State President, Mr. Dale Charles; Keynote Speaker, Hilary O. Shelton who served as the Vice President for Advocacy/Director to the NAACP’s Washington Bureau was the Keynote Speaker; and local area officials.

The Branch’s focus is “Onward and Upward” in pursuit of achieving social justice in Northwest Arkansas.

Advocacy & IssueS

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The NAACP National Education Program strives to ensure that all students have access to an equal and high-quality public education by eliminating education-related racial and ethnic disparities in our public schools
Through advocacy training, policy development and guidance, building collaborative networks, and direct action, the National Education program works to assure an equitable start for all Americans.

Well Past due Conversation — Criminal Justice

The United States is home to the world’s largest prison population. As “tough on crime” laws have put an unprecedented number of non-violent offenders behind bars in recent years, our neighborhoods feel no more secure.
The NAACP advocates for smarter, results-based criminal justice policies to keep our communities safe, including treatment for addiction and mental health problems, judicial discretion in sentencing, and an end to racial disparities at all levels of the system.

Screen Shot 2021-07-22 at 3.15.48 PM.png — Civic Engagement

The NAACP is preparing to engage in a massive voter registration, education, and get out the vote campaign, active in fifty states, combined with a more aggressive “deep dive” program in targeted states. Making use of the NAACP’s over 2,000 local units voter contact technology, grassroots volunteer mobilization and the NAACP’s strong relationships; the NAACP seeks to register hundreds of thousands of voters and get out to vote millions more.

Health

We are so excited to announce something that is happening in the community. NWA now has a Heath Information Helpline! Help us spread the word! You can call 479-900-3181 if you have questions about finding a doctor, dental care, vision care, medication support, or PAP services! We are glad to partner with local community leaders making medical care more accessible to all!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The NAACP Economic Department recognizes the importance of the economy and economic issues in advancing an equal opportunity society and aims to address the challenging economic realities facing our country. The NAACP Economic Department’s work enhances the capacity of African Americans, and other underserved groups, through financial economic education; promoting diversity and inclusion in business hiring, career advancement and procurement; monitoring financial banking practices and promoting community economic development. If you are interested in joining this committee please email us at nwanaacp@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!