NAACP Mission
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
Events & Announcements
June 15 - 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at Rise Up Weekend on June 15 - June 19 in Lubbock, Texas. Rise Up Weekend will include the annual Juneteenth pageant, a parade, senior breakfast, health fair, live music, a fireworks show, and much more! For more details, visit: https://www.lubbockjuneteenth.com/
June 24
100 Black Men of West Texas - 28th Annual Scholarship Gala. To be held at the Overton Hotel, with the event starting at 7:00 p.m. and includes Cocktails, Dinner, Entertainment, Awards and Silent Auction. For more details, visit: https://www.100bmwt.org/
July 15
Lubbock NAACP General Membership Meeting, 8240 Boston Ave. at 11:00 a.m.
July 26 - 31
The NAACP National Convention will be held in Boston, MA and is an empowering and immersive experience held each year to celebrate our community's collective power. The Convention attracts innovative change-makers, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, entertainers, influencers, and creatives to network and exchange ideas. For more detail, visit: https://naacp.org/convention
August 26
On August 26, 2023, the Lubbock NAACP will be hosting its Annual Scholarship Dinner. The evening will be a re-affirmation of our belief that DIVERSITY IS INSTRUMENTAL! The event will be held at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion—2680 Drive of Champions, on Texas Tech Campus. The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.