Who We Are
Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
Our History
The NAACP was founded in 1909, in response to the continued horrific practice of lynching and the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois. Since then, it has grown to over 2,200 units across the country, fighting for civil rights through the legal system, legislation, community organizing, and direct action.
The West Valley Branch is proud to represent this legacy in Arizona. Since our inception, we’ve been a strong advocate for justice—meeting with local officials, hosting educational town halls, partnering with schools and businesses, and mobilizing voters and volunteers.
We are a branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to break down barriers, challenge systemic discrimination, and amplify the voices of those who are historically underserved or marginalized.
The West Valley NAACP Branch, serving Arizona's growing West Valley communities, is committed to promoting equity, justice, and civic engagement across all sectors of life—education, healthcare, criminal justice, economic opportunity, housing, and beyond.
We envision a community in which all people—regardless of race—have equal access to opportunity, representation, and protection under the law. Through grassroots organizing, advocacy, partnerships, and education, we strive to create a truly inclusive West Valley for present and future generations.
Stream the PBS documentary which gives a chronological history of the NAACP and one of it’s most important leaders, Walter White.