NAACP-Joliet

NAACP-Joliet About Joliet NAACP
​The Joliet Branch of the NAACP was founded in 1941. Claude Wilson,
businessman, was the Branch’s first President.

Joliet Illinois Branch #3018-B

Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. The Branch was founded to specifically confront hiring practices at the Joliet arsenal: “Blacks were used to dig ditches, but excluded from the jobs in the offices and on the

assembly lines.”

Dr. D.A. “Dovie” Harris served as President in the early 1960s at a time when women were not allowed membership in other civic clubs in Joliet. Other Presidents included Verne Dillon, Joliet Council on Human
Relations founder and Joliet’s first Black City Councilman, elected in
1965, and Raymond Bolden, longtime Civil Rights activist and retired
Circuit Court Judge.

08/18/2026
Yesterday was Hufford’s Ribbon Cutting. Students have a state-of-the art facility with plenty of opportunities. It was t...
08/14/2026

Yesterday was Hufford’s Ribbon Cutting. Students have a state-of-the art facility with plenty of opportunities. It was to have students participate in the ribbon cutting. Have a great school year, Hufford!

I attended Gomper’s Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday. Attendees were unable to tour the school due to a lack of power. Good luc...
08/14/2026

I attended Gomper’s Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday. Attendees were unable to tour the school due to a lack of power. Good luck to the new students in their new school!

📢 REMINDER: NAACP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 📢Join us for the General NAACP Membership Meeting, held every first Monday...
08/02/2026

📢 REMINDER: NAACP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 📢

Join us for the General NAACP Membership Meeting, held every first Monday of the month at 6:00 PM. Strongly encourage all members new, renewing, and returning to attend, stay informed, and stay engaged in the important work.

🗓 When: Every 1st Monday
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: JTHS District 204
300 Caterpillar Drive, Joliet, Illinois 60431
✨ This is your opportunity to connect, learn, share concerns, and stay active in advancing the mission of justice, equality, and civic engagement.

📩 Questions or concerns?
Email [email protected]

07/30/2026

The NAACP Joliet Branch would like to thank everyone that participated in our fundraiser. Thank you to Popus Gourmet Popcorn for the opportunity to fundraise.

07/29/2026

Residents of Preston Heights should plan to attend a meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6 pm at Nowell Park Rec Center, 199 Mills Rd., Joliet.

This is an informational meeting for the neighborhood about the water replacement project and available emergency provisions during service interruptions.

Come with questions to learn more and have your voice heard.

07/24/2026

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood will hold town hall meetings soon to talk about current events. Plan to attend by signing up.

Joliet Town Hall
Saturday, August 22nd
10:30 am
Sign up link

Spanish Town Hall
Spanish Community Center (Joliet)
Wednesday, July 29th
6:00 pm
Sign up link

You have until 1:30 pm today (July 19, 2026) to order your Popus Popcorn to help us raise money for scholarships. Thank...
07/19/2026

You have until 1:30 pm today (July 19, 2026) to order your Popus Popcorn to help us raise money for scholarships. Thank you for your purchase!

Here is the link to share:

Click here to buy gourmet popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits the fundraiser.

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