A Message of Gratitude and Momentum from President Raymond M. Burse
NAACP Louisville Branch
On behalf of the NAACP Louisville Branch, I extend my deepest appreciation to every volunteer, partner, and supporter who helped make NAACP Sunday at St. Stephen Baptist Church on January 18, 2026, an extraordinary success. This day was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when our community stands together with purpose and conviction.
Our volunteers showed remarkable dedication from the early morning setup through the final conversations at our information tables. Your commitment ensured that our message of justice, equity, and civic engagement reached hundreds of individuals. I am profoundly grateful for the professionalism, warmth, and unity you displayed throughout the day.
I want to offer a special word of thanks to the NAACP Youth Council and our NAACP College Chapters at the University of Louisville and Simmons College of Kentucky. Your leadership, energy, and willingness to serve were essential to the success of this event. You helped carry forward the NAACP’s mission with enthusiasm and purpose, and your presence demonstrated the strength of our next generation of civil rights leaders. We are proud of you and grateful for your partnership.
We also celebrate the many new members who joined the NAACP Louisville Branch during the event. Your decision to stand with us strengthens our collective voice and expands our capacity to advocate for justice across Louisville. We are equally grateful for the generous donations received throughout the day, which directly support our work in voting rights, youth development, community coordination, and civil rights advocacy.
We appreciate the Louisville Defender’s positive coverage of the event. The thoughtful write‑up and accompanying photographs captured the spirit of the day—our unity, our purpose, and our shared commitment to justice. Media support like this helps amplify our work and ensures that our community understands the importance of the mission we carry.
As we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunity to bring this engagement model to other churches and community institutions throughout 2026. NAACP Sunday at St. Stephen demonstrated what is possible when faith communities and civil rights organizations come together with a shared mission. We welcome invitations, partnerships, and collaborations that help us sustain this momentum and deepen our impact.
To every volunteer, every youth and college chapter member, every new member, every donor, and every supporter: thank you. Your commitment fuels our work and strengthens our resolve. Together, we will continue advancing justice, protecting rights, and building a stronger Louisville.
Raymond M. Burse
President, NAACP Louisville Branch