NAACP Joplin MO 4065

02/28/2026

Great turnout

02/25/2026

Come out for some delish food! Support the NAACP Joplin MO 4065

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

A great time was had at the Joplin Library celebration for Black History Month!

01/19/2026

12/19/2025

Thank you to all who came out and all who supported and joined our chapter!!

11/09/2025

82nd Freedom Fund Banquet- Joplin Chapter 4065

09/10/2025

Missouri lawmakers open a special session on redistricting. Critics call the new “Missouri First Map” gerrymandering that dilutes urban and Black voter voices.

09/10/2025

🚫✂️ Let’s talk gerrymandering! Ever wonder how some districts get pretty tricky shapes? It’s all about how our voting maps are drawn — and it can really impact our voices.
Check out this quick video to see why stopping gerrymandering matters and how we can help keep our elections fair! This is happening in Missouri right now.

07/31/2025

Today is the day, join us for a panel discussion on education at the Joplin Public Library July 31st at 6PM.

Joining the panel tonight will be Representative Stephanie Hein Hein For Missouri For Missouri. Hein is a dedicated Democrat representing District 136 in the Missouri House of Representatives, serving part of Greene County since November 2022. An accomplished academic and industry professional, she is a Professor Emerita at Missouri State University, where she formerly led the Department of Hospitality Leadership. Stephanie began her career in the multi-billion-dollar food and beverage industry, bringing valuable real-world experience to her public service.

Active in the Springfield community, she is a member of the Rotary Club, has served as chair of the Springfield Convention and Visitor Bureau, and participated in the Springfield Airport Task Force. Recognized as one of Springfield’s Most Influential Women in 2014, Stephanie is committed to making a positive impact locally and statewide.

She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Missouri State University, as well as an EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri. A native of Rolla, she now resides in Springfield with her husband, Tony, and their two daughters.

07/28/2025

We are pleased to welcome former Mayor Melodee Colbert-Kean as our Moderator at the NAACP Joplin Branch's discussion on the future of education July 31, 2025 6:00PM Joplin Public Library. With over 20 years of dedicated service as a community connector, business owner, and public servant, Melodee’s work has consistently focused on fostering growth, collaboration, and positive change. Join us as she shares her insights on how community leadership and partnership can shape the future of education and empower our youth.

Melodee has served over 14 years on Joplin’s city council, including as mayor during one of our city’s most critical recovery periods. Her collaborative work through Missouri Municipal League and National League of Cities centered around understanding the power of local, state and federal alignment to build stronger communities through policy and partnerships.

From entrepreneurship, non-profit fundraising and negotiations, to revitalizing neighborhoods and inspiring people to take action, Melodee’s work bridges leadership, strategy, and heart.

Whether serving on city council, presiding on boards, or in the classroom speaking to future leaders, her goal is the same: to connect people, inspire participation, and move communities forward, together.

She summarizes her work with this: I create impact by building relationships, finding solutions, and helping others move forward with purpose.