NAACP PEORIA BRANCH

08/28/2026

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

08/28/2026

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

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

In 1963, we marched for jobs and freedom. In 2026, we march for our right to vote, fair wages, and affordable housing and groceries. The job's not done, so the movement continues.

Meet us in Washington, D.C. on August 28 for : Defend the Vote. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson joins today's civil rights leaders and activists leading the march toward justice, equity... and Election Day. https://naacp.org/events/march-washington-defend-vote

08/19/2026

Nationally renowned civil rights leader and Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II today announced a multi-state speaking tour in support of his 100 Days; 1,000 Marches to the Polls voter mobilization initiative organized by Repairers of the Breach and the Moral Monday Public....

08/19/2026

Black people are not committing su***de by hanging themselves from a tree!

08/15/2026

Gordon-Booth Backed Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Act Signed into Law Aug 13, 2026 | Gordon-Booth PEORIA, Ill. — State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supports a new bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter ...