NAACP Statement on Elections: The NAACP does not directly support political candidates. Derrick L. Foward is not endorsed by the NAACP Nationally, Statewide, or Locally.

THE OHIO STATE CONFERENCE OF BRANCHES OF THE NAACP

94th State Convention

September 13-14, 2024

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THE OHIO STATE CONFERENCE OF BRANCHES OF THE NAACP

94th State Convention

Thriving Together: The Ohio Way

September 8-9, 2023

JOIN US IN THE FIGHT

The NAACP is committed to dismantling and combating racism. We are addressing inequality to create a society where all have the opportunity to truly be free, have equity, and equality. We address the most pressing issues for Black and other underrepresented communities.

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2025 OHIO NAACP CONFERENCE & CONVENTION

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August 22-23, 2025
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NAACP Civic Engagement

2024 Election Resources

OHIO CONTESTED RACE INFO

Voter Incident Report

The NAACP knows every vote counts and every voice deserves to be heard. If you encounter any issues while trying to vote, let us know. Our Voter Protection team is here to help resolve the problem. Together, we can overcome obstacles and ensure everyone can participate in the democratic process.

Fill out the form below to report your issue, and let’s work together to make sure your vote is counted!

NAACP President Condemns Trump Administration’s Roll Back of DEI Programs

In a flurry of Executive Orders enacted on President Trump’s first day in office, the controversial Administration has chosen to roll back all federal programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The move represents a significant regression from the previous Administration’s approach to centering racial equity and remedying the systemic racism deeply entrenched in our nation’s governing practices…

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Take the pledge regarding inferior expectations for Black students. Every Ohio student should have the right to equal education!

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DONATE NOW TO HELP END CIVIL RIGHTS INJUSTICES

Ohio NAACP members transform Ohio and make a positive impact in advancing racial equity. As the oldest and boldest civil rights organization committed to antiracism, we address comprehensive racial justice issues.

With your support, we can advance the next milestones for Black Americans and underrepresented communities. Together, we can make equity and equality a reality for everyone.

Leverage your power, voice, and talents to join our network of activists working to dismantle hate and intolerance.

We hope that you will contribute so that the Ohio Conference has the capacity and resources across the state of Ohio.

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We fight to protect everyone’s right to vote and uphold the liberties guaranteed by the US and Ohio Constitutions. Through our communities, courts, and legislature, we ensure these rights are safeguarded. Our volunteers work tirelessly to defend your rights.

Recent Media

PRESS

Ohio NAACP Mourns the Passing of Former State Senate Minority Leader Ben Espy, a Champion for Justice, Equality, and Community Leadership

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RESOLUTION

National NAACP General Counsel files Ohio Civil Rights complaint against Ohio Department of Education

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FREEDOM FUND

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MESSAGE FROM TOM ROBERTS, NAACP OHIO PRESIDENT

Dear Members, Partners. Volunteers, Advocates, and Friends:

Welcome to Our Movement

We are unwavering in our mission to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality for all. With a steadfast commitment to justice, we work to eliminate hatred and racial discrimination, building a future rooted in equity and inclusion.

We invite you to stand with us—read, volunteer, donate, and take action. Together, we can break down barriers, uplift communities, and advance the fight for true equality, equity, and freedom. Join us in making lasting change through advocacy and are partnerships.

The Struggle Continues,

Tom Roberts – Ohio NAACP President

This video details the impact of voting from a legacy construct and follows Otis Moss, Sr. through his day-long journey to cast his ballot in rural Georgia in 1946.

NAACP Statement on East Palestine and Surrounding Communities

The NAACP Ohio State Conference and Center for Environmental and Climate Justice continue to have concerns for community members who live in and near East Palestine who are impacted by the train disaster due to the derailment in their communities.

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Fighting Forward

The real story of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization lies in the hearts and minds of all those who refused to stand idly while race prejudice tarnished our nation. From bold investigations of mob brutality and protests of mass murders to testimony before congressional committees on the vicious tactics used to bar African Americans from the ballot box, it was the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that saved lives and laid the foundation upon which our fight for racial justice and equity is built.