Beloit NAACP

08/28/2026

The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom reminded us what’s possible when people come together and make their voices heard.

That same spirit is still with us today. We’re still organizing. Still speaking up. Still pushing for the freedom, justice, and equality every person deserves.

The work didn’t stop in '63. And neither will we.

Tune in live for this year's : Defend the Vote: https://naacp.org/events/march-washington-defend-vote

08/27/2026

Every eligible citizen has the right to vote, and we will protect it.

The NAACP and our coalition partners — the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Common Cause, and Black Voters Matter — have filed federal court claims challenging an illegal USPS rule that threatens to silence millions of mail-in voters before November.

We will not stand idly by.
https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-civil-rights-groups-sue-block-trump-usps-rules-threatening-mail-votes-48-million

08/22/2026

There have been many racial slurs and remarks directed towards Chief Schonella Stewart and City Manager Daniel Ortiz. And our city leaders need to go on record and support them.

Want to have your voice heard? Have questions on what’s going on in Beloit? Here is the link to our city council members and how to contact t them.

The City Council has seven members elected at large for two-year terms. Four members are elected in the even years and three in the odd years. The powers, duties and limits of authority of elected officials are outlined in Chapter 64 of the Wisconsin statutes. The Council exercises legislative and g...

08/17/2026

Please note that applications must be submitted by August 31st!

08/17/2026

Justice for Nolan!

: The NAACP’s Office of General Counsel is joining the legal team focused on the death of Nolan Wells because truth, justice, and accountability cannot wait.

Nolan’s family deserves answers, and we will continue fighting to ensure that no Black life is ever overlooked, dismissed, or denied justice.

"Drawing on the Association’s long history of pushing for full and fair investigations when Black lives are lost under suspicious circumstances, we will bring additional investigative and legal resources to bear and ensure that no stone is left unturned in the quest for truth and accountability for Nolan’s family.” — Kristen Clarke, NAACP General Counsel https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-office-general-counsel-joins-nolan-wells-family-legal-team

08/15/2026

Free school supplies will be distributed until 4 pm today!

Today's the day!!!
We are making final preparations for the day.
Come and see us from 12pm-4pm

08/14/2026

We are saddened to share the passing of Bishop Eugene Johnson.
During his time in Beloit, Bishop Johnson provided shelter and support to the Beloit Branch for many years at Beloit Pentecostal Assembly.
The NAACP Beloit Branch sends our condolences to Bishop Johnson’s family, friends.and his church family.

08/11/2026