The Akron NAACP under the leadership of political action chair Lillie R. Jackson, and President of the Greater Akron Canton ABSW, just completed PHASE ONE of the 2020 Get Out to Vote Campaign. A Juneteenth virtual kick-off event spearheaded by Read More …
The Akron NAACP is coordinating Rides to the Polls from Early Voting (NOW!) through Election Day November 3. Whether dropping off a completed absentee ballot or voting in person, we want to make sure every vote is counted. NEED A Read More …
“Our nation is at a turning point where many are beginning to take a hard look at racism in America. The death of George Floyd, a black man killed at the hand of a Minnesota Police officer on May 25, Read More …
Akron Votes 2020! As a Community Leader, Activist and Voter Advocate we are inviting you to join us for A Juneteenth Akron Votes Virtual Party! Friday June 19 at 7 pm. Via ZOOM! We are coming together to make sure every Read More …
My name is Kaylyn Hayden. I’m an Honors Student at Copley High School and I’m an active member of the NAACP Youth Council. I wanted to take the time today to speak about my frustrations towards current events. More specifically Read More …
Soundcloud is supporting the Black community through Black Out Tuesday. The following is from their website. You can also click here to visit the webpage. “Since we launched in 2007, SoundCloud has been a platform where anyone’s voice can reach Read More …
The Akron NAACP is honored to convene community partners as we work together to ensure EVERY VOTE COUNTS! Visit AkronVotes2020.com online to keep up-to-date on voting news in the surrounding area.
In an effort to support healthcare employees on the frontline of fighting COVIG-19, The Akron NAACP and a coalition of African American Greek organizations will deliver 40-gallon crates of refreshments for environmental service workers at Akron Children’s Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Read More …
Covid-19 testing available at no cost for anyone 18+ years of age. Rite Aid has partnered with Verily and will use its Baseline COVID-19 Program to provide screening, scheduling, and return of results to participants at Rite Aid testing sites. Rite Read More …
April 1, is Census Day. Learn from community members about the impact of being COUNTED. Visit naacpakron.org/2020Census for the NAACP’s Counted Census Campaign. Share this video campaign to get everyone counted! NAACP’s COUNTED, is a Census campaign in conjunction with Read More …