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Answering the Call: NAACP Faith Forward Phonebank
Join the NAACP's national Faith Forward Phonebank — Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM CT, virtual. Turn voter education into real action ahead of Election Day.
NAACP National Office
5 hours ago1 min read
Our Athletes, Our Voice: Breaking Down the Protect College Sports Act
Black Sports Moms and the NAACP host a virtual town hall on the Protect College Sports Act — Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM Central. Register now.
Victoria Henderson Weber
4 days ago1 min read
Fall Training Institute: It's Not Illegal to Be Black
NAACP's Office of General Counsel hosts a free October training on fighting back against attacks on DEI at the state and local level. Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00 PM CT, virtual.
Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 91 min read
Two National Conversations This Weekend: Faith Forward & When Black Women Lead
NAACP National is hosting two free virtual conversations this weekend — Faith Forward on Sunday and When Black Women Lead on Monday. Here's how to join.
Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 81 min read
From Grassroots Advocacy to Legal Scholarship: Des Moines NAACP Leaders Advance Jury Reform
A Nebraska Law Review article by Russell Lovell and David Walker documents major jury-data reforms and the central role of NAACP research, advocacy and law-reform work.
Victoria Henderson Weber
Apr 92 min read
Staying Ready: Water Safety and Community Preparedness
As environmental concerns surrounding Iowa’s water systems make headlines, the NAACP Des Moines Branch is urging thoughtful...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Jun 12, 20251 min read
Dear Senator Booker...
Dear Senator Booker, Last night, I tuned in shortly after you began speaking on the Senate floor. As I moved through my evening...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Apr 1, 20251 min read
Public Transit is a Civil Rights issue—We Must Speak Up
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...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Mar 31, 20252 min read
NAACP DSM Hosts Candidate Forums
Volunteers needed! Register here to help!
Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 8, 20231 min read
Des Moines Branch President takes LOA
DES MOINES, August 23, 2023 — The Des Moines Branch of the NAACP announces that President Victoria Henderson Weber will take a leave of...
Branch Secretary
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Letter from the President
August 22, 2023 To the Members of the Executive Committee and General Membership of the Des Moines Branch of the NAACP, I hope this...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Des Moines Branch Members, As part of our Environmental Justice Branch Initiative, In the Eye of the Storm, our project team will bring...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Mar 27, 20231 min read
NAACP Des Moines Sponsors Voting Rights Expert, Elizabeth Hira
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact : secretary@naacpdesmoines.org Voting Rights Expert to Speak The Iowa Legislature and elected officials...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Overhauling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is Good but Not Enough
Today, President Biden's Administration announced an overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program that it estimates...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 6, 20212 min read
Victoria Henderson Weber
Sep 27, 20210 min read
George, Daunte, Breonna: Policing Must Change
But a conviction for Mr. Chauvin doesn't equate justice for Mr. Floyd. Until we limit the power and presence of police officers in our...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Apr 30, 20215 min read
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