NAACP Lexington-Fayette County Branch

05/19/2026

April 3, 2026 "Front Porch Friday" part 1 with Cherylyn Cherlynn Watley Stevenson

05/19/2026

April 3, 2026 "Front Porch Friday" part 1 with Cherlynn Watley Stevenson

05/14/2026

The Legacy Lab: Youth Leadership Conference.
Not a lecture.
Not a photo op.
A movement built for our youth to think, lead, build, and become.

On June 3rd (10AM–2PM), we’re bringing students, educators, and community leaders together for something intentional:

We’re talking real leadership.
Real college readiness.
Real entrepreneurship.
Real conversations that actually stick.

And the most important part?
It’s open to ALL of our youth. No cost. No barriers. No exceptions.

This is what it looks like when a community decides to invest differently.

When we stop asking “what’s wrong with them?”
and start asking “what are we building for them?”
Our youth don’t need another speech.
They need a space that actually sees them.
We’re not just hosting a conference.

We’re building legacy in real time.

Presented in collaboration with:
The Cleveland Family Foundation
Mentorship Matters LLC
Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center
The New State of Franklin

If you believe young people deserve more than survival mode, you already belong in this room.

Register / Bring your students / Show up: 👇🏿👇🏿 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE_d-ibzo-Fznz4l1rFLK7Yhs4JTCctddnKvmxiPz4pYU3UA/viewform

05/11/2026

11 May 2026

IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION REGARDING MAY 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION FOR LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY:

The 2026 Primary Election process has already begun. The Fayette County Clerk’s Office has trained over 1,100 Election Officers. The information below includes important dates, deadlines, and locations as Election Day approaches.

IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING WITH QUALIFYING EXCUSE

In-person absentee voting with a qualifying excuse is being conducted 8am - 4:30pm EST on May 11-13 at the Fayette County Clerk’s Office, 162 E. Main St., Room 202. This voting method is restricted to voters who meet the specific qualifying reasons for absentee ballots, including those in their third trimester of pregnancy, and election officers tasked with administering the current election cycle.

EARLY VOTING

Early Voting is available to all registered voters in Fayette County. Early voting will be conducted on Thursday, May 14th; Friday, May 15th; and Saturday, May 16th preceding Election Day. Early voting will be held 8:30am - 4:30pm EST at Central Library (140 East Main St.), Beaumont Branch Library (3080 Fieldstone Way), Northside Library (1733 Russell Cave Rd), Eastside Library (3000 Blake James Dr), Tates Creek Library (3628 Walden Dr), and Marksbury Family Branch Library (2197 Versailles Rd). Directional signs will be located at each location.

ELECTION DAY

Primary Election Day is May 19, 2026. All Fayette County registered voters may vote at any Lexington Public Library OR they may vote at their designated precinct. Voting information is available, including how to find location information and a sample ballot. Voting is available 6am - 6pm EST.

If you need more information regarding this notice please call 859-255-VOTE (8683), email [email protected], or visit www.govote.ky.gov.

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The 2026 Primary Election is May 19, 2026. The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 Primary Election is April 20, 2026 no later than 4:00 p.m. local time.

05/11/2026

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05/04/2026

Remembering one of our own. Dr. Jesse Crenshaw was a gentleman and a statesman. He'll be missed.

05/03/2026

Big opportunity alert 📚

The James Weldon Johnson Scholarship, powered by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. through the NAACP Inspire Initiatives, is now available for students heading into full-time enrollment at an accredited institution in Fall 2026.

If you’re planning your next academic step, this is one to check out.

Supporting students in their educational pursuits is key to nurturing the next generation of activists and community leaders.

04/10/2026

Singing for Democracy

04/10/2026

Our City Our Voice by the Lexington Urban League Young Professionals

Our City. Our Voice. Join the Lexington Urban League Young Professionals for a moderated mayoral candidate forum in partnership with the National Association…

04/10/2026

Imagine North.

North New Circle Road is being redesigned as part of the Imagine New Circle Road project that aims to improve safety and connectivity for all

04/07/2026

Great opportunity for immigrant culinary professionals. Apply or share with others who could effectively utilize the $50K prize!

The Creative Promise Prizes are awarded to young immigrant professionals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement early in their careers.