NAACP Virginia State Conference Elects New Officers During Historic 90th Annual Convention The NAACP Virginia State Conference proudly announces the election of its 2025–2027 officers during the 90th Annual Convention, held October 24–26, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. This milestone event, themed “90 Years of Advocacy: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future,” brought together delegates from across the Commonwealth to celebrate a legacy of civil rights leadership and to ignite a renewed commitment to justice, equity, and...

NAACP Backs Virginia Redistricting Effort to Protect Black Representation and Defend Democracy The NAACP announced its full support for fair redistricting efforts underway in Virginia to protect Black political representation and democracy, and to ensure that every voter’s voice is heard. The support for redistricting efforts in Virginia follows the Association’s litigation against the States of Texas and Missouri over their unconstitutional attempts to manipulate voting maps and disenfranchise Black voters.Across the...

NAACP Refutes False Claims of VA Governor Endorsement The NAACP is the nation’s largest, most influential nonpartisan social justice organization. Any claim that the Association or the NAACP Virginia State Conference has endorsed a candidate for Governor is categorically false. The NAACP supports policies, not politicians, and we will never allow misinformation to undermine our commitment to protecting Black voters and our democracy. “The NAACP Virginia State Conference has not endorsed any candidate for Governor....

NAACP Virginia State Conference and Black Women United for Action to Host the Annual Slave Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony Black Women United for Action (BWUFA), with support from the NAACP Virginia State Conference and other partners, will host the Annual Slave Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony. This ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 am at Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. The event is free and will take place rain or shine.The program features performances by the Howard, Morgan...

NAACP Virginia State Conference Announces the 90th Annual State Convention The NAACP Virginia State Conference proudly announces its 90th Annual Convention, to be held in Richmond, Virginia, from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025. It will focus on the theme “Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future”, highlighting the nine decades of unwavering commitment to civil rights, equity, and community empowerment.NAACP Virginia State Conference President, Rev. Cozy Bailey, shared the following statement, emphasizing...

Federal Judge Finds That Forcing High School Students to Convey Confederate School Names Violates Their Constitutional Rights HARRISONBURG, Virginia – A federal district court judge today found that forcing high school students to be “walking billboards” for Confederate general Stonewall Jackson violates their First Amendment rights. According to the court’s opinion, students in Shenandoah County cannot be compelled to be carriers of the name Stonewall Jackson and the Confederate message that it represents.   The...

Virginia NAACP Supports Judicial Ruling Upholding Constitutional Integrity Against Political Overreach The NAACP Virginia State Conference stands firmly in support of the recent ruling by Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden, which upholds the clear constitutional framework regarding gubernatorial appointees.Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey issued the following statement:“The integrity of our college institutions must be maintained, and every voice must be respected. It is unfortunate that...

Virginia NAACP Responds to the Investigation of President Gregory Washington and George Mason University At a press conference at the Fairfax County Courthouse, the NAACP Virginia State Conference spoke out against unjust attacks and interference targeting Virginia’s public colleges and universities. Specifically, the Virginia NAACP and its partners are outraged by the unwarranted scrutiny of President Gregory Washington and the civil rights investigation focusing on George Mason University’s diversity, equity, and...

Interfaith Justice Revival Road Trip with the Virginia Interfaith Center, Virginia NAACP and the Virginia Poverty Law Center The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP) is heading to cities and towns across Virginia for a special “Interfaith Justice Revival” tour from July 27 to Aug. 2 offering fellowship, food, and powerful conversations. Taking inspiration from old-school religious gatherings, clergy and community leaders will speak about the integral ties between faith and justice and the importance of...

Virginia NAACP Statement on George Mason University Investigation The NAACP Virginia State Conference is gravely troubled by the Trump administration’s civil rights investigation into George Mason University and the unwarranted scrutiny directed at President Gregory Washington. Following the pressure that forced the University of Virginia President James Ryan to resign, this latest witch hunt raises serious questions about who’s next on the list as political forces continue to target those who advocate for diversity...