NAACP East St. Louis Branch

08/27/2026

Every eligible citizen has the right to vote, and we will protect it.

The NAACP and our coalition partners — the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Common Cause, and Black Voters Matter — have filed federal court claims challenging an illegal USPS rule that threatens to silence millions of mail-in voters before November.

We will not stand idly by.
https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-civil-rights-groups-sue-block-trump-usps-rules-threatening-mail-votes-48-million

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

Candidate Q&A

08/20/2026

As the 2026 Illinois General Election approaches, young people are taking the lead in shaping the conversation. Join us on Saturday, August 22 for a youth-led candidate forum featuring candidates for Illinois House of Representatives District 114. This is an opportunity to ask the questions that matter, hear directly from candidates, and learn more about their priorities, ideas, and vision for our communities.

From education and jobs to public safety, the environment, economic opportunity, and the future of the Metro-East—your voice belongs in the conversation.

Come ready to ask questions, share your concerns, and make your voice heard. The future of our communities is being shaped today and young people are leading the way.

Submit your questions now! https://tr.ee/n1FroD

Leaving Our Voices Everywhere NAACP East St. Louis Branch East Side Aligned Parents United for Change-East St. Louis

08/19/2026

: The NAACP’s Office of General Counsel is joining the legal team focused on the death of Nolan Wells because truth, justice, and accountability cannot wait.

Nolan’s family deserves answers, and we will continue fighting to ensure that no Black life is ever overlooked, dismissed, or denied justice.

"Drawing on the Association’s long history of pushing for full and fair investigations when Black lives are lost under suspicious circumstances, we will bring additional investigative and legal resources to bear and ensure that no stone is left unturned in the quest for truth and accountability for Nolan’s family.” — Kristen Clarke, NAACP General Counsel https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-office-general-counsel-joins-nolan-wells-family-legal-team

07/24/2026

We didn't come this far to only come this far. Our light is real. Our power is undeniable.

We've seen what's at stake, and we know the assignment. Our commitment to justice, equity, and a democracy that actually works for all of us has never been stronger.