Austin Randolph, President
Springfield, IL NAACP Branch
I am honored to serve as your President of the Springfield, IL Branch NAACP.
Our theme is “When We Fight Together, We Win“.
We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
Austin Randolph, President
Springfield, IL NAACP Branch
I am honored to serve as your President of the Springfield, IL Branch NAACP.
Our theme is “When We Fight Together, We Win“.
We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination.
Personal Statement – President Theodis Pace
As President of the Illinois State Conference NAACP, I fully support the NAACP’s national launch of the “DRY ICE” campaign, calling on the United States Senate to block all federal funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This campaign speaks directly to what too many of our communities are experiencing fear, instability, and harm created by policies and practices that have been weaponized against vulnerable people, particularly Black and immigrant families.
In partnership with a strong coalition of civil rights organizations, we are demanding accountability from an agency that has demonstrated documented patterns of violence, racial profiling, lack of transparency, and violations of constitutional rights. No agency operating in our democracy should be permitted to function without meaningful oversight, due process, and respect for equal protection under the law.
Our nation must never sacrifice humanity for enforcement. Public safety must never come at the expense of civil rights. Justice must never be selective. We believe in a system that protects human dignity, honors the Constitution, and upholds fairness for all people regardless of race, status, or zip code.
This moment calls for moral courage and responsible leadership. Congress must act decisively to hold ICE accountable and redirect our national priorities toward policies rooted in justice, accountability, and compassion. Our communities deserve nothing less.
— Theodis Pace
President, Illinois State Conference NAACP
Theme: “We the People”
We the People these timeless words are more than the opening of our Constitution; they are a call to action, a declaration that power in this nation begins and ends with us.
As members of the NAACP, we understand that “We the People” means all the people — regardless of race, faith, or background. It speaks to our duty to ensure that democracy works for everyone, not just for a few. Our mission has always been rooted in justice, equality, and the unwavering belief that collective action can move mountains.
At a time when voting rights are under attack, when our schools face inequities, and when communities struggle for fairness and opportunity, the words We the People remind us of our shared responsibility. They call us to organize, to speak truth to power, and to stand together for the values that define this nation.
Let us continue to press forward informed, united, and determined to protect what so many before us fought to achieve. The NAACP Illinois State Conference remains committed to defending democracy, advancing equity, and ensuring that every person’s voice is heard and respected.
Because when We the People rise together change happens.
Theodis Pace, President,
NAACP Illinois State Conference
117th NAACP National Convention
Democracy is under attack. Let’s save it.
This election season, we hold the most powerful tool to make democracy work for Black Americans: our vote.
The issues that affect our community will make or break how we continue to thrive in this country.
Together, let’s amplify the voice of Black America to make sure solutions to our most pressing issues are equitable by voting.
With your help, we can save America’s democracy.
YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT
Illinois State NAACP Conference Strongly Urges ALL Illinois Citizens
to Get Out and Vote in this Upcoming Election.
If You are Not Clear as to whether you are “Registered to Vote” or would like to
“Register to Vote” Click on the Button shown above.
This link will take you to the Illinois State Board of Elections website.
What to the slave is the Fourth of July?
“I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us.”
Sadly, these powerful words from abolitionist Frederick Douglass still resonate today. As our nation celebrates its independence, we are reminded that the promise of liberty and equality still remains unfulfilled for many.
This week, Congress voted to advance President Trump’s “Big, Ugly Bill,” a federal budget bill that threatens the health, well-being, and livelihood of millions of Americans while lining the pockets of billionaires.
The American people won’t forget who stood with them in this critical moment, and who didn’t.
I’m proud of how fiercely we fought to stop this dangerous bill from passing.
But our fight isn’t over. We, the people, still hold the power of our vote.
When it comes time to reelect those who voted against the best interests
of the American public, let’s remind them where WE stand with our voices and our vote.
For over a century, the NAACP has led the charge for civil rights, fighting to
ensure liberty and justice for all, regardless of race, gender, or background.
But progress demands continued action.
Let’s honor the true spirit of independence by continuing to stand up for the
American people with everything we have.
Keep Advancing,
Derrick Johnson
@DerrickNAACP
President and CEO
NAACP
NAACP President Derrick Johnson Condemns Trump
Administration’s Roll Back of DEI Programs
