NAACP-Atlanta Branch
NAACP-Atlanta Branch
Honoring the Trailblazing Women of Atlanta NAACP WIN
Atlanta NAACP celebrates Black Women at its 1st WIN Empowerment Brunch.
Atlanta NAACP Announces its 1st Annual WIN Empowerment Brunch
Atlanta NAACP Black History Celebration
MOVING FORWARD IN UNITY
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination..
Vision Statement
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.
WE ARE NAACP
We are the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice.
We advocate, agitate, and litigate for the civil rights due to Black America.
In our city, county, schools, companies, and courtrooms, we are the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Thurgood Marshall, and many other giants.
OUR PRESIDENT
MEET GERALD GRIGGS
Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney dedicated to Equal Justice for All. He is a tenacious trial attorney, a zealous advocate, and a compassionate Social Justice Activist. On April 23, 2022, Attorney was elected the 13th President of the State Conference of the Georgia NAACP by an overwhelming margin.
On August 1, 2023, Attorney Gerald Griggs became the President of the Atlanta NAACP after the resignation of President Richard Rose. He became the first person in the history of the Georgia NAACP to serve in the dual role of President of the State Conference and a branch of the Georgia NAACP.
FIGHTING FOR RIGHTS
LEADING FROM THE FRONTLINES
Over 116 years of leading the charge for Social Justice and Civil Rights.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and most influential civil rights organization in the United States. It was founded on **February 12, 1909, in response to widespread racial violence, particularly the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois. A multiracial group of activists, including **W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Mary White Ovington, Moorfield Storey, and others**, came together to fight for racial justice and equal rights.
Early Years (1909–1940s)
- The NAACP initially focused on using the legal system to challenge racial discrimination.
- One of its first major victories was in 1915, when the Supreme Court struck down Oklahoma’s "grandfather clause," which had been used to disenfranchise Black voters.
- In the 1930s and 1940s, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, led by Thurgood Marshall, took on segregation laws, particularly in education.
Civil Rights Era (1950s–1960s)
- The NAACP played a critical role in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), which led to the desegregation of public schools.
- The organization supported Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956).
- NAACP leaders like Medgar Evers fought against racial injustice, though he was assassinated in 1963.
- The organization helped push forward the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Modern Advocacy (1970s–Present)
- The NAACP continues to fight against voter suppression, police brutality, and economic inequality.
- It has expanded its work to include issues like healthcare disparities, environmental justice, and LGBTQ+ rights.
- The organization remains a strong advocate for democracy, urging voter participation and social justice reforms.
Throughout its history, the NAACP has been at the forefront of the fight for civil rights, using legal action, grassroots activism, and advocacy to advance equality in America. Would you like a deeper focus on any specific era or event?
OUR PROGRAMS
ACT-SO
The NAACP Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. Led by Martha Plowden, Ph. D, this program has consistently produced local and national winners. This past June, the first ACT-SO Boot Camp, including contestants from across the state, was held at Spelman College. Sponsorships are invited to expand participation through media publicity, travel to competitions and awards. Workshops start in August for competitions in March and April. The talent showcase is now an annual event in final preparation for the National ACT-SO Competitions in conjunction with the national NAACP convention.
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Legal Redress
The Atlanta Branch is continuing its Legal Redress program which fields complaints from citizens in all areas of legal conflict. The legal redress committee reviews the complaints submitted by mail and via the web site at www.naacpatlanta.org and makes a determination of the disposition. He is assisted by volunteers but the effort would be greatly enhanced by the addition of a part-time legal assistant and more attorney volunteers in the areas of employment discrimination, housing discrimination and criminal defense. Sponsorships in this regard are invited, both for funding and volunteer legal assistance.
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Voter Registration and Mobilization
Voter registration outreach will be extended to high schools and colleges led by young canvassers, both college age and those under 40. Canvassers will wear identifiable clothing. Contact information will include mobile phone numbers and email addresses to facilitate voter mobilization digitally. Voter mobilization will employ a concept of “Each One Reach One” to improve voter turnout, emphasizing early voting. Sponsorships are invited to underwrite email and text messaging systems, canvassing materials and uniforms. Voter registration efforts are conducted year round.
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Young Adult Committee
THE NAACP YOUTH WORKS is geared towards Developing a New Generation of Civil Rights and Community Leaders.
To inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color’s contribution to civilization; and to develop an intelligent, militant effective youth leadership.
• Provide young people with personal and leadership development training
• Proactive political and community activism
• Public awareness of the necessity of positive youth engagement
• Economic Development
• Education
• Health
• Juvenile Justice
• Voter Empowerment
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MARCHING FORWARD FOR CHANGE AND JUSTICE
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COMMITTEES
Communications, Press and Publicity: Seek to promote media content consistent with fundamental NAACP goals which include the elimination of racial isolation and fear and the furtherance of multiracial and cultural understanding.
Community Coordination: Enlist the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Americans and other communities of color.
Education: Seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education.
Freedom Fund: Plan and conduct fund-raising activities, entertainment and other projects, for local and national purposes.
Health: Work to promote, protect and maintain the health of African Americans.
Legal Redress: Investigate all cases reported and supervise all litigation in which the unit is interested.
Membership: Work throughout the year to maintain and increase the membership.
Political Action: Seek to increase registration and voting and work for the enactment of municipal, state and federal legislation designed to improve the educational, political and economic status of minority groups.
ACT-SO: Conduct annual academic competitions for students in grades nine through twelve.
Housing: Study housing conditions in the local community.
Labor and Industry: Seek ways to improve the economic status of minority groups.
Armed Services and Veterans Affairs: Seek to establish a working relationship with those agencies in government, national, state and local having the responsibility in the affairs of members of the various Armed Services and Veterans.
Religious Affairs: Promote an educational program designed to give moral and ethical interpretation to the civil rights struggle.
Youth Work: Develop and coordinate the programs of the senior and youth groups.
Young Adult: Stimulate interest through advocacy training and solicit membership of 21-40 year olds.
Women in the NAACP (WIN): Address civil rights issues affecting women and children.
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