National NAACP Weekly News Week of September 11, 2026

NAACP National Weekly News Recap

• Mail-In Voting Under Threat

NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke discussed efforts to restrict mail-in voting and urged voters to check their registration, know their deadlines, and make a plan to vote.

• Gary NAACP Helps More Than 1,000 Residents

NAACP national, state, and local leaders joined recovery efforts in Gary, Indiana, where a community giveaway served more than 1,000 residents.

• Communities Push Back on Data Centers

NAACP environmental justice leaders are helping communities respond to large data center developments and exploring Community Benefit Agreements when projects cannot be stopped.

• Ohio NAACP Prepares Voters for November

Ohio NAACP leaders are encouraging residents to register, make a voting plan, and participate in the November general election.

• Image Awards Expand African Categories

The NAACP Image Awards are expanding their global reach with 10 new categories recognizing African artists and entertainers beginning in 2027.

• Mobile NAACP Questions Public Event Funding

NAACP leaders in Mobile are calling for clearer standards and greater accountability for events that receive taxpayer funding.

• Springfield Designer Receives NAACP Award

Fashion designer, musician, and entrepreneur Justin Haynes has been selected to receive the Greater Springfield NAACP’s 2026 President’s Award.

• Mobile NAACP Calls for Funding Transparency

Mobile NAACP leaders spoke out about proposed funding cuts to major community events and called for greater transparency in how those decisions are made.

• Jackson NAACP Celebrates 98th Freedom Fund Banquet

The Jackson NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet will honor the legacy of Medgar Evers and highlight the continuing fight for a more equitable Mississippi.

• West Virginia NAACP Opposes Data Center Expansion

The West Virginia NAACP adopted a resolution calling for a moratorium on high-impact data centers and microgrids while opposing legislation it says weakens local community control.

• NAACP Raises Concerns Over Little Rock School Closures

NAACP leaders are calling for equity, transparency, and community involvement as the Little Rock School District considers possible school closures.

• Arkansas NAACP Seeks Independent Police Review

The Arkansas NAACP is calling for an independent review of two State Police arrests in Mississippi County as part of its push for accountability and public trust.

NAACP National Updates

• NAACP Defends Mail-In Voting at Supreme Court

The NAACP filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing new restrictions on mail voting and defending access to the ballot.

• NAACP Supports Family Seeking Return of Historic Artwork

NAACP National is supporting the Williams family in its effort to reclaim artwork created by their ancestor, celebrated Black ceramic artist David Drake.

National Programs & Resources

• Take NAACP Action Anywhere

The NAACP mobile app allows supporters to sign petitions, participate in campaigns, rally others around issues, and track their involvement in advocacy efforts.

• Inside the Industry: Sheila Ducksworth

A new episode of NAACP+ Inside the Industry features television executive Sheila Ducksworth discussing the work behind bringing a Black-led daytime soap opera back to network television after more than 25 years.

• NAACP Takes on Climate Week

NAACP leaders are participating in Climate Week NYC to push environmental and climate justice into the center of policy discussions and solutions.

• Share Your Voice Through The Crisis

NAACP’s historic publication The Crisis continues to provide a platform for writers, thinkers, and community voices addressing justice and the Black experience.

Ongoing NAACP Actions

• Build Generational Wealth

NAACP’s Roadmap to Generational Wealth provides tools and resources aimed at helping Black families build financial stability, ownership, and long-term wealth.

• Out of Bounds

NAACP is encouraging Black athletes, families, alumni, and fans to use their collective influence to demand protection of Black voting power.

• Protect Fair Representation

NAACP’s Redistricting, Power & Our Vote campaign helps people understand how electoral maps affect representation and voting power ahead of the 2026 midterms.

• One Nation, Overcharged

NAACP is joining a national campaign calling for a healthcare system that prioritizes patients and communities over excessive corporate costs and profits.

• 25th Amendment Action

NAACP National is encouraging supporters to take part in its advocacy effort calling on federal leaders to consider use of the 25th Amendment.

• Fund the Future Now

NAACP Youth & College leaders are campaigning to make college more affordable and accessible while reducing the burden of lifelong student debt.