latest petitions

Lima, Ohio

We strongly urge you to investigate and monitor the shooting of Ms. Wilson and her baby.  We also urge you to investigate and monitor the broader, systemic policies and practices of the Lima police department, prosecutors and courts.  All citizens should be entitled to equal treatment under the law. Sign the petition >>

Second Chance Act

Please sign our petition now, your strong support of the NAACP and the Second Chance Act will help the thousands on their journey to become productive members of their communities.Sign the petition >>

Two Years Twice Forgotten

Two years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes and laying bare the deep, persistent poverty and racial inequality that still exists in our country today. Sign the petition >>

jena six

We register our outrage and object to the wrongful conviction of Mychal Bell for aggravated battery and conspiracy for the following reasons. Mychal Bell, who is African American, was convicted by an all white jury in a racially charged case. Mychal Bell's public defender did not put on any evidence and did not call any witnesses. Sign the petition >>

the stop campaign

There is no better time than today for us to call a STOP in our community. The NAACP recognizes that when it comes to forming ideas and establishing norms, nothing is more influential than the images and concepts delivered into our lives on a daily basis by radio, television, film and the Internet. Sign the petition >>