Woman In NAACP Peoria Branch

02/02/2026

✨ Black History Month Spotlight: Katherine Johnson ✨

Before we ever watched rockets rise on TV, she was doing the math that made “liftoff” possible. 🚀📐
Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician whose calculations helped NASA send astronauts into space and bring them safely home. In an era when Black women were often underestimated and overlooked, she stayed focused, showed up prepared, and let excellence speak louder than bias.

Her legacy reminds us:
✅ Your mind is powerful.
✅ Your work matters even when people don’t see it at first.
✅ You belong in every room you’ve earned your way into.

Today, we celebrate the women who build the future with courage, talent, and quiet determination. 💛

Born in 1918, Katherine Johnson was one of the first Black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools before becoming a NASA mathematician, where...

02/01/2026

BLACK WOMAN INVENTOR SPOTLIGHT: Marie Van Brittan Brown 🖤💡

Long before “smart homes,” video doorbells, and home security apps, Marie Van Brittan Brown helped imagine what safety could look like for everyday families. In the 1960s, she co-created a home security system that used video surveillance, two-way communication, and remote monitoring—and it was later patented in 1969. 

Her idea wasn’t just innovative—it was humanitarian: using technology to protect people, reduce harm, and give families peace of mind. And that’s exactly why Black history must be taught as American history, integrated into the full story of invention, public safety, and modern life—not saved for isolated moments. Her invention is widely recognized as foundational to modern home security concepts. 

Drop a 🖤 if you’re adding her name to your year-round history list.

11/04/2025

Established party candidates — you’ve filed your petitions, and now you’re here ⬇️
The objection period is underway. Objections will be listed on our website as they are filed: https://elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ObjectionsFiled.aspx

11/04/2025

This WEDNESDAY (11/5) at 12pm join us at Distillery Labs for Winning Wednesday Workshop: Nyrobi Wheeler, Founder/CEO of Robi Resume & Writing Services! This in-person session takes place at 201 SW Adams Street and is FREE to the public.
Come by on your lunch break. You're welcome to bring a lunch or grab some deliciousness at Chef Jeremy Washum's Reservations restaurant pop-up in Cafe Distilled located in the Distillery Labs' Cafe area.
RSVP here:

Winning Wednesday Workshop: Nyrobi Wheeler, Founder/CEO of Robi Resume & Writing Services Nyrobi is a self-publishing author and content creator who specializes in creating eBooks related to career advice, self-care and…

11/04/2025

The Established Party Filing Period for the 2026 General Primary has ended. You can look up candidate info here: https://tinyurl.com/3uy8f2c9

Be in the Know!

The Established Party Filing Period for the 2026 General Primary has ended. You can look up candidate info here: https://tinyurl.com/3uy8f2c9

11/04/2025

Today on , we honor the individuals who make our elections possible — the poll workers, election officials, and volunteers who uphold the integrity of our democracy.
Their work ensures that every voice in every community is heard. We thank you for your dedication and service.
naacp.org/vote

Today on , we honor the individuals who make our elections possible — the poll workers, election officials, and volunteers who uphold the integrity of our democracy.

Their work ensures that every voice in every community is heard. We thank you for your dedication and service.

naacp.org/vote

11/02/2025

Attention, voters: Job loss, affordable housing, and safety are all issues that matter most to the BIPOC Community !

Do they matter to the candidates running to represent you?

Attention, parents & caregivers: Unequal schools, lack of BIPOC teachers/admin, and unsafe/under-resourced learning environments are issues that hit BIPOC families the hardest.

Do they matter to the people running your school district?

Make sure your voice is ready for next week. naacp.org/vote



Make sure you’re ready to vote next week. naacp.org/vote

11/02/2025

The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Join us in Los Angeles on November 2 for NAACP Fierce Urgency of Now Town Hall: Art, Power & Democracy as we unpack Prop 50, a critical statewide ballot measure with national implications.

We'll explore what is, why it matters, and how its outcomes could shape California's future.

RSVP: https://naacp.org/events/naacp-fierce-urgency-now-town-hall-art-power-democracy

11/02/2025

📢 The Illinois ballot placement lottery will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 2 PM at the SBE Springfield office (streamed in Chicago) & live on Teams.
🔗 Meeting ID: 264 438 762 413 0 | Passcode: oq2dn7JN

08/27/2025

With heavy hearts, we come together today to honor the life and legacy of our beloved sister and fellow WIN member, Datikka. Her radiant smile could light up any room, and her unwavering heart for service touched the lives of countless people in our community. We are deeply saddened by this loss and extend our love and prayers to her husband, Jason, and their son, JP. As we lift her family in prayer, we also pause to give thanks for “Tika’s” tireless dedication, compassion, and the impact she made through her work. You will be deeply missed, dear sister, but your light and legacy will continue to shine in all of us.

08/20/2025

It's that time again for the annual Freedom Fund Banquet...

08/15/2025

🗳 August 12 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day!
Want to make a real difference in 2026? Contact your election authority —your county clerk or election commission—to learn how to become an Election Judge.
Whether you're a student, retiree, or just civic-minded, this is a powerful way to .