Why Join the NAACP?
Membership is Power! Your membership is invaluable to the continued existence of NAACP advocacy initiatives, outreach programs and litigation efforts. As our membership grows so does our opportunity to make a difference.
Get To Know Virginia State Conference
Fifty years ago, the political and social system in Virginia was basically that which in South Africa is known as apartheid - a word best understood by the pronunciation: a-part-hate. Racial discrimination mandated by law as rooted in the soil of colonial Virginia; and chattel slavery, like a creeping vine, permeated the social fabric for more than two centuries. The vine was consumed in the fires of the Civil War and to prevent its return, the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were added to the Constitution. The roots, however, did not die. In the early years of the twentieth century, racial discrimination mandated by state law reappeared and insidiously grew, again dominating the social fabric. Visit our History page for more information.
Virginia State Conference State Focus
The Virginia State Conference has been leading the effort for social justice. Anyone who supports the mission of the NAACP irrespective of race, religion, political affiliation and ideology can become a member of the Association. The Association is comprised of local Units and thousands of members and volunteers statewide. Unyielding in our purpose, the NAACP ensures the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens through democratic processes.
NAACP's Grassroots Network
The Virginia State Conference office located at1214 W. Graham Rd. Richmond Virginia 23261. Serves as a mentor to Local Branch's in that region. We provide guidance with regard to the Association's policy, procedure and civil rights agenda. Every local Unit chartered in a particular state works closely with the State Conference arm of the NAACP. The NAACP units can be found in any of the seven regions, each with a staff of volunteers to address the needs of the community and the membership.
