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National Association for  the Advancement of Colored People

National NAACP Mission

Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

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Our Focus Areas

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ACT-SO

Akron NAACP recruits local youth, providing mentorship for competitions.

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Criminal Justice

Strengthen families and communities by addressing structural issues in the system and advocating for a decrease in violence.

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Education

Our education supports free, high-quality, public education for all students in Akron, Ohio.

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Health

NAACP will collaborate with community entities to promote, protect, and maintain the health and well-being of African-Americans.

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Housing

Focus on the economy and economic issues in advancing an equal opportunity society and address our country's challenging realities.

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LGBTQ

LGBTQ is a voice for the voiceless in the efforts to build and sustain systemic change toward a stronger community of inclusion. 

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Political Action

Political Action works to improve the administration of justice, secure equal enforcement of the law, and increase registration and voting. 

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Youth

Our focus is to enhance the capacity of our local unit by recruiting, engaging, training, and retaining young members.

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Join the fight for freedom

By becoming a member of the NAACP, you'll join a network of activists standing up to injustice, fighting back against systemic racism, and answering the call for equality.

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