NAACP Stark County

AI data centers are popping up across the country, but at what cost? NAACP is standing with our communities to ensure residents and our environment come first. 🌍

Is there a data center in your area? Ahead of , we want to hear from you. Let us know here: https://naacp.org/dirtydata

Our right to demonstrate is fundamental.

As advocates across the country prepare for the rally, our strongest asset is a prepared community.

Always stay aware of your surroundings, look out for one another, trust your instincts, and speak up immediately if something feels out of the ordinary.

Read our full safety guide for essential tips on navigating a rally before, during, and after: https://naacp.org/resources/staying-safe-during-protest

This , take your advocacy to the next level!

Join Women in the NAACP (WIN) and be part of a powerful movement for change.

Founded in 1980 by Mrs. Frances Louise Dancy Hooks and Ms. Earlene Bollin, WIN amplifies women’s leadership within the NAACP, tackling critical issues like social justice, education, health, and more.

Together, we can create a brighter future for women, children, and communities everywhere. Learn more and apply: https://naacp.org/win

State governments hold the power to shape the future of Black communities. From education and healthcare to voting rights and economic opportunity, the policies they enact impact our lives every day.

In a nationwide effort to organize, mobilize, and advocate for equitable public policy NAACP is hosting State Legislative Advocacy Month.

Whether you're attending an Advocacy Day at your state capital or taking action with your local unit, your voice matters.

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s ensure our communities receive the resources, rights, and protections they deserve. https://naacp.org/advocacymonth

🎓✨ Calling All Stark County High School Students (Grades 9–12)! ✨🎓

The Stark County NAACP ACT-SO Program is now recruiting students to participate in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO)!

ACT-SO is a national NAACP initiative that recognizes and rewards the academic, artistic, and scientific achievements of African American youth.

🏆 Local Competition: April 2026
🏅 Gold Medal Winners advance to Nationals in Chicago – July 2026

Students can compete in 33 categories, including:

🔬 STEM (Engineering, AI, Medicine, Biology & more)
🎭 Performing Arts (Dance, Acting, Spoken Word, Music)
🎨 Visual Arts (Drawing, Photography, Filmmaking)
✍🏽 Humanities (Poetry, Essay, Playwriting)
💼 Entrepreneurship
🍳 Culinary Arts

ACT-SO participants gain:

✔ Mentorship
✔ Scholarship opportunities
✔ National recognition
✔ Leadership experience

This is more than a competition — it’s a life-changing opportunity.

📩 Interested students, parents, educators, and mentors:
Contact: Jacqueline Scott
Email: [email protected]

Additional information: naacp.org

Let’s uplift and showcase the brilliance of Stark County youth! 💙💛

On this day, the NAACP was founded with one goal: to advance and protect civil rights and justice for all.

117 years later that mission still stands.

Happy NAACP Founders' Day.

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is a reminder of how deep our roots go. From the legacy to the love in our communities, this month is about celebrating us—then and now.

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary whose courage and sacrifice forever changed the course of our nation.

WE are Dr. King’s legacy.

Every voice raised against injustice, every action taken to fight inequity, continues the tradition of progress he championed. We owe it to him—and to ourselves—not to let anyone drag us back to darker times.

So, we ask: What does honoring Dr. King look like to you? Let’s keep his dream alive.