A new NAACP Des Moines learning initiative begins with an adult cohort this fall and grows toward a youth curriculum and the relaunch of the Des Moines Youth Council.

Des Moines Branch member Diogenes “Dio” Ayala has been named to the inaugural 2026 NAACP Advancement List in the Education category.

Women in NAACP is building new momentum in Des Moines under co-chairs Danielle Mitchell and Anesa Buchanan, with service, health and community connection at the center.

Des Moines Branch leaders expanded their service across the Iowa-Nebraska State Area Conference and the national NAACP during a summer of elections, convention learning and leadership development.

The May 22 opening of Fire Station 4 honored Milford Fonza and created an opportunity to preserve the long history of Black firefighters and NAACP-led integration efforts in Des Moines.

The Des Moines Branch marked 110 years of advocacy at its 48th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet under the theme “Legacy to Leadership: The Fierce Urgency of Now.”

We believe that to THRIVE in the Des Moines Metro, every citizen must have equitable access to justice, housing, healthcare, transportation, living-wage employment, and a culturally inclusive, globally competitive education that prepares our young and emerging leaders. This fall, our city faces a defining choice about that last piece, education. For the first time since 1989, Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is asking voters to approve a bond that will modernize our schoo

As environmental concerns surrounding Iowa’s water systems make headlines, the NAACP Des Moines Branch is urging thoughtful...

Samuel Joe Brown: Soldier. Scholar. Strategist. Statesman. The legacy of Samuel Joe Brown (1875–1950) is etched across the legal, civil...

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

Dear Senator Booker, Last night, I tuned in shortly after you began speaking on the Senate floor. As I moved through my evening...

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,...

For more than a year, parents, students, educators, and community leaders have come together to ReImagine Des Moines Public Schools...

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2025 Contact: Victoria Henderson Weber Email: prez@naacpdesmoines.org NAACP Des...

DES MOINES, August 23, 2023 — The Des Moines Branch of the NAACP announces that President Victoria Henderson Weber will take a leave of...

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...