Building a Bridge to Racial Justice
We're committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free. This means addressing issues most important to the African American community.
We're committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free. This means addressing issues most important to the African American community.
The Economic Development Committee supports local and national efforts to expand economic empowerment for African-Americans and other communities of color.
The NAACP ensures that disadvantaged students and students of color receive quality education. We provide access to great teaching, equitable resources, and a challenging curriculum, aiming to eliminate racial inequities and prepare students for college or successful careers.
The Seattle King County NAACP Health Committee supports optimal health care for people of color. We aim to positively impact social determinants of health and address health disparities in our community.
ACT-SO is a year-long achievement program that recruits, stimulates, and encourages African American high school students to strive for excellence in academic, cultural, technological, and scientific fields.
On February 27, 2024, SKC NAACP President, Darrell Powell, and Secretary, Josette Wicker, were presented with a proclamation from SeaTac Mayor, Mohamed Egal, and the City Council, proclaiming February 2024 as Black History Month for the City of SeaTac.
THANK YOU to the members of the Freedmen's Affairs Committee that volunteered at Umoja Fest 2023. We provided a lot of good information regarding the work we're involved in supporting Reparations for American Descendants of Slaves.
President Powell of Seattle King County NAACP was appointed to a 24-member work group consisting of the four corners of Seattle government: the Mayor’s Office, Seattle City Council, Seattle Municipal Court, and Seattle City Attorney, as well as leaders in our communities most affected by this public health crisis.
King County Superior Court honored the late Judge Charles V Johnson and former NAACP EC member.
NAACP Holiday Gift Giving Party
Delegates from Seattle King County NAACP at the National NAACP conference, including our own President Carolyn Riley-Payne (center).
They Will Never Be Forgotten 2022
A Day of Service 2022
They Will Never Be Forgotten: A Remembrance and Call to Action