Each May, we observe National Foster Care Month— a time to raise awareness, educate the public, and inspire action for children and...

At the Des Moines NAACP, we are committed to ensuring every citizen in our region can truly thrive— not just survive. That’s why this...

This past weekend, Des Moines was a powerful display of what it means to lead, serve, and thrive as a community. The NAACP Des Moines...

Earlier this week, I attended the rollout of One Economy: A Path Forward , the latest report from The Directors Council. This report,...

NAACP BLACK CONSUMER ADVISORY Corporate and Institutional Rollbacks of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitments Harm Black...

Dear Members, I am excited to share with you the results of our recent elections for branch officers and executive committee members who...

August 22, 2023 To the Members of the Executive Committee and General Membership of the Des Moines Branch of the NAACP, I hope this...

BOSTON, July 31, 2023 - NAACP Des Moines branch announced that member, Betty Andrews, has been nominated for election to the NAACP...

Freedom Fighters, Yesterday, DMPS School Board Chair, Teree Caldwell-Johnson announced the school board's selection of Dr. Ian Roberts as...

Join Catch Des Moines Thursday, May 11 as they welcome Briana Scurry, two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion goalkeeper,...

Freedom Fighters, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of the month, a special movement to erase the stigma of mental...

Freedom Fighters, The NAACP Des Moines Branch would like to highlight the National Day of Silence. This event sheds light on the...

The NAACP Des Moines Branch would like to congratulate our very own Jacquie Easley McGhee on her recognition as the 2023 Remarkable...

The NAACP Des Moines Branch would like to congratulate our very own Matthew Gilbert on being featured as "People You Should Know" by the...

The NAACP Des Moines Branch would like to congratulate our very own Madison Sconiers on her recognition as a 2023 40 Under 40. Madison is...

Greetings! Today we wish our Muslim brothers and sisters Ramadan Mubarak, or Blessed Ramadan. For those of you who are not familiar,...

Freedom Fighters, In 1980, Frances Louise Dancy Hooks and Earleen Bolden organized the trailblazing Women in the NAACP (WIN). This...

Freedom Fighters, At the intersection of Black History 365, Women's History Month, and the 58th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday I find...

Freedom Fighters, As we wrap up the 2023 edition of Black History Month, we are reminded that while we have come so far, we still have so...