The NAACP Louisville Branch offers programs focused on education (scholarships, ACT-SO), civic engagement (voter registration), criminal justice reform, health advocacy, and economic empowerment, including initiatives for Black entrepreneurs, youth development, and community advocacy to ensure equity and opportunity for all residents.

Here's a breakdown of their key program areas:

• Education: Scholarships for students, youth mentoring, and the ACT-SO program (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) for academic/talent development.

• Civic Engagement: Voter registration drives, fighting voter suppression, and advocating for fair representation.

• Criminal Justice: Working on policy reform and advocating for reimagined policing.

• Economic Opportunity: Supporting Black entrepreneurs, workers, and promoting economic policies for a thriving Black economy.

• Health Advocacy: Building equitable healthcare systems and fighting health disparities.

• Community Advocacy: Addressing systemic issues like gun violence and advocating for social justice.

• Youth Programs: Mentoring, leadership development, and programs like "Little Kids" for early learning.

You can find more details on their website, lounaacp.org, or contact them directly for current activities.

We organize voter registration drives, educate the community about voting laws, and advocate against voter suppression.

The NAACP Louisville Branch actively pushes for criminal justice reform through advocating for police accountability (like pushing for consent decree adherence after the Breonna Taylor case), supporting community-led safety initiatives within the Safe Louisville plan, working on re-entry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals, and engaging local and state leaders on policy changes to address systemic racial bias in the courts and policing. They focus on issues like reducing non-violent offenses leading to incarceration and ensuring equitable treatment within the system. 

Yes, the Louisville Branch NAACP offers scholarships and educational support, including specific local scholarships like the Levi Alexander, Jr. Scholarship and partnerships for funding, alongside the broader national NAACP Inspire Initiatives providing various scholarships for high school seniors, undergrads, and grad students, focusing on supporting future leaders and making college accessible. 

Louisville Branch Specifics

• Local Scholarships: They offer their own scholarships, such as the Levi Alexander, Jr. Scholarship and others in partnership with local entities like McDonald's (historically).

• How to Find: Check their website's "Scholarships" section or "News" for application details and deadlines, as they often post links for high school seniors and college students.

• Contact: For specific questions, Michelle Pennixis listed as a contact for some scholarships. 

The NAACP Louisville Branch partners with local groups by forming coalitions for advocacy (like with the Louisville Urban League on gun reform), collaborating on legal/policy battles (like with the Kentucky Civil Liberties Union against school segregation), and leveraging shared networks to push for systemic change in housing, jobs, education, and justice, amplifying Black voices and demands across city halls, courtrooms, and Congress. 

Key Collaboration Methods

• Coalition Building: They join forces with organizations like the Louisville Urban League to tackle issues like gun violence, presenting unified calls for action to leaders.

• Joint Legal & Legislative Efforts: Historically, they've worked with groups like the ACLU of Kentucky to challenge discriminatory practices, such as segregation in Jefferson County Public Schools.

• Network Sharing: They leverage their extensive local and national networks to introduce activists and issues (like voter registration) to broader movements, as seen with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the past. 

Issues Addressed Through Partnerships

• Criminal Justice: Collaborating on demands for accountability (e.g., Breonna Taylor case) and policy changes to address racial disparities.

• Education: Fighting for equitable resources and integration in schools.

• Economic Justice: Addressing barriers in employment and housing.

• Voting Rights: Ensuring equitable access to the ballot. 

By uniting with other organizations, the NAACP Louisville Branch amplifies its impact, creating stronger, more unified fronts to push for systemic change and dismantle racism in the city and beyond.