Newport News NAACP

09/14/2026

On this day in 1960, Black youth activists in Tampa, Florida walked into newly integrated lunch counters and were finally served.

That victory did not happen because people simply waited for change. It came after months of sit-ins, organizing and protest led locally by 20-year-old Clarence Fort, president of the Tampa NAACP Youth Council, alongside Rev. A. Leon Lowry.

They organized. They showed up. They challenged injustice. And they changed their community.

More than six decades later, their story reminds us that young people have always had a place at the forefront of the fight for civil rights.

We honor their courage by continuing the work.

Newport News NAACP

09/14/2026

09/13/2026

Headed to church this morning? Take this message with you.

Ask your Pastor to remind the congregation that EARLY VOTING starts Friday, September 18th!

We need our communities voting EARLY and with urgency. Don’t wait until Election Day. Make your plan, bring your family, call your friends, and make sure the people around you have a plan too.

Find your early voting location at iwillvote.com.

And if you’re looking for another way to help protect the vote, we need voter protection volunteers too!

Faith. Community. Action. Let’s vote. 🗳️

08/10/2026

RP from CA Shannon Jones A fresh start could be closer than you think!
Virginia’s new Clean Slate law is creating new opportunities for individuals with eligible criminal records to move forward, and we’re here to help you understand how it works.
Join us for our Clean Slate Law Record Sealing Resource Fair to learn about the new record sealing process, ask questions, and connect with experts who can help you navigate your options.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Heritage High School
5800 Marshall Avenue, Newport News

I’m honored to join Speaker Don Scott and Delegate Marcia Price for this important community conversation. If you or someone you know may benefit from Virginia’s new record sealing law, we encourage you to attend.
Register today: tinyurl.com/cleanslate813
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your family, friends, and neighbors.
Everyone deserves access to accurate information about the opportunities available under Virginia’s new law.

07/29/2026

The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy and it is currently under attack. Together, we can secure that right for every eligible Virginian by voting Yes on Amendment 3 by November 3.

Join advocates, community leaders, and returning citizens from across the Commonwealth as we officially launch this historic campaign. Be a part of the movement, help spread the message and take action to ensure every eligible Virginian has a voice at the ballot box.

The stakes couldn’t be higher, and future generations can’t wait. Let’s make history!

https://www.mobilize.us/newvirginiamajority/event/998635/?referring_vol=13673835&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=2

07/22/2026

RP from The California Black Power Network Today is Black Women’s Equal
We wrote about it. The wage gap, the layoffs, the dismantling of DEl, and what California owes Black women.
Read it. Share it. Link in bio.

07/21/2026

from Black Folks Rock Happy Ice has officially stepped into its Disney era.
Founder Lemeir Mitchell started Happy Ice in 2017 with one food truck and a dream to bring people together through color, flavor, and joy.
Now, that same vision has reached Downtown Disney, where families can grab Happy Ice at one of the most iconic destinations in the country.
Opening on Juneteenth made the moment even more powerful. This was not just a ribbon cutting.
It was a reminder of what happens when Black creativity, persistence, and business ownership are given room to grow.
Happy Ice is now serving Philadelphia-style water ice near Parkside Market with an all-natural menu made from real fruit, pure cane sugar, and premium ingredients. For Mitchell and his team, this chapter is about more than frozen treats. It is about legacy, representation, and creating joyful experiences people will remember.
Congratulations to Lemeir Mitchell and the Happy Ice team.

07/21/2026

Per Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Looking for a meaningful way to give back today? We have two volunteer opportunities that need your help!
Join us in our warehouse to help bag fresh produce or volunteer at our Joynes Road Mobile Food Pantry in Hampton.
To learn more and register, click the link in our bio.
Can’t volunteer today? Help us spread the word by sharing this post. Every share helps us connect with more people who want to make a difference. Together, let’s !
HelpingOthers

07/20/2026

Republican Primary - August 4, 2026

Voter Registrar
Posted on June 03, 2026
In-person early voting and ballot drop-off stations will be available at the following locations for the August 4th Republican Primary:

City Hall, 2400 Washington Ave., 6th Floor.
City Center, Fountain Plaza II, 700 Town Center Dr., 1st Floor Conference Room.
Denbigh Community Center, 15198 Warwick Blvd., Room 152
City Hall
In-person early voting will begin on Thursday, June 18th, and will continue Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

City Center, Fountain Plaza II
In-person early voting will begin on Tuesday, June 23rd, and will continue Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Denbigh Community Center
In-person early voting will begin on Monday, July 20th, and will continue Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All three locations will be open on Saturday, July 25th, and Saturday, August 1st, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All three locations will be open on Sunday, July 19th, and Sunday, July 26th, from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

July 24th, 5:00 PM – Deadline to register to vote.
July 24th, 5:00 PM – Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot.
August 1st, 5:00 PM – Deadline to vote early in-person at all three locations.
August 4th, 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Election Day polls open.

06/28/2026

The Newport News NAACP attended our State Leadership Training in Richmond, VA!