Our Voice.
Our Power.
Our Louisville.

Advancing Civil Rights. Empowering Community. Advocating for Justice.

About Us

Fighting for Justice in Louisville Since Day One

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The Louisville Branch NAACP works every day to protect civil rights, empower our community, and create lasting change. Together with our members and partners, we focus on:

Advancing civil rights through advocacy and action.
Empowering youth and families with education and opportunity.
Building a stronger Louisville through unity and engagement.

The Louisville Branch NAACP has been working from day one to protect civil rights, fight injustice, and strengthen our community through advocacy and leadership.

Our vision is a Louisville where justice, equality, and opportunity are realities for every resident — a community united by progress, dignity, and inclusion.

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WHAT WE DO

We Offer…

The Louisville NAACP is more than an organization. We are a movement for equality, justice, and opportunity.

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Scholarships

Opening doors to education for
Louisville students.

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Voting Resources

Protecting and expanding the right to vote.

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Community Advocacy

Standing up for equity and justice in every neighborhood.

When you join the Louisville NAACP, you become part of a powerful network fighting for justice, equality, and opportunity.

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Why Join With Us

Build community

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Support education

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Protect civil rights

Defend voting rights

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We are the Louisville Branch NAACP

Our Dedicated Team

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Raymond Burse

President

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Elizabeth Caples

1st Vice President

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Wanda Mitchell-Smith

3rd Vice President

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Vador Warfield

2nd Vice President

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Standing Up, Speaking Out

Discover how our collective action addresses discrimination and fosters lasting change.

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Freedom Fund Banquet

News & Blog

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Voice in Action

Learn what’s happening in our community!

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NAACP Louisville Branch asks colleges to sign diversity pledge

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Statement by Louisville Branch NAACP

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NAACP Responds to DOJ Report on Louisville Police

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