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.

10/04/2026
Come get more information to learn about the schools and scholarships.
10/04/2026

Come get more information to learn about the schools and scholarships.

Representing at Joy Fest. Join NAACP.
10/03/2026

Representing at Joy Fest. Join NAACP.

While the country fights warsoverseas and attacks on our rightsare happening at home, we justwant to be able to afford g...
10/02/2026

While the country fights wars
overseas and attacks on our rights
are happening at home, we just
want to be able to afford gas,
groceries, and rent. It’s time to
remind our current leaders that we,
the people, set the tone for the
country. And we’re looking for
change. Vote by November 3 for the future you want for your community. Visit https://naacp.org/campaigns/power-your-vote

Get ready for the 2024 election season by registering to vote, requesting your absentee ballot, or verifying your registration.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Joliet Central’s Khobie Fowler our September Student of the Month! 👏🏽

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Joliet West’s Aleyna Cole our September Student of the Month! 👏🏽

09/28/2026

Congratulations to Joliet Central’s Khobie Fowler our September Student of the Month! 👏🏽

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09/27/2026

Educate yourself on the candidates. Watch this forum.

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