WELCOME TO THE MISSOURI NAACP
We advocate for change to bring justice, equity, and prosperity to the
Black community and all communities of color in America's heartland.
Buy Better Be Better
Our voting power exists both at the ballot box and in our wallets. The Missouri NAACP has compiled resources to help you spend your dollars in a way that increases the voices and economic power of black and brown Missourians. This resource will continue to grow as we connect with and lift up more local businesses.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
Every year 197 elected State Legislators get together and make decisions that affect everything from how individuals and corporations are taxed to who will be allowed to vote and when. The Missouri State Conference of the NAACP makes it a point to be at the table for these conversations. If you aren't at the table, you are on the menu.
VOTER EDUCATION & REGISTRATION
Our fight for justice began and continues at the ballot box. The right to vote is under siege by policies designed to disenfranchise communities of color. We must counter this by advocating for a judiciary that reflects the diversity of our nation, proving that the Missouri Plan can work for all.
PRESS & MEDIA
We stand watch over the politically powerful and the systems they control. We demand action and change through statements, press releases, and op-eds from NAACP leaders across the state of Missouri. We keep our community informed through thoughtful articles written by our leaders and members.
For interviews, please contact us
here.
NEW & NOW IN MISSOURI
OUR PRIORITIES FOR 2024
PROTECTING OUR RIGHT TO VOTE
Every year, Missouri legislators introduce policies designed to restrict the right to vote, discourage voter registration, and make the initiative petition process more difficult. We must rise to the occasion to ensure safe, equitable, and accessible elections.
ACCESSING QUALITY HEALTHCARE
Medicaid expnsion began in Missouri in 2021 but enrollment continues to decline. We must continue to urge lawmakers to take the actions necessary to halt unwinding and guarantee healthcare for all Missourians.
ENACTING AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY
The Missouri NAACP stands in solidarity with all of our peers in the labor movement. We engage in conversations with community members and politicians alike to bring livable wages to every household in the state.
MISSOURI NAACP THRIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY
Our local Units are our foundation and the source of our strength. The NAACP has over 35 Units across Missouri. Between our Adult Branches, Youth & College Units, and Prison Branches, there is a place for everyone to find community and get involved.
Find an NAACP branch in your area or on your campus to engage in the important work of an historic organization!
