87th Annual NAACP Illinois State Conference to address economic, educational, and social justice issues

Titled "All In," they says that this year’s theme embodies the spirit of unity and collective effort that is important to addressing the pressing issues facing our communities today.

Chambana TodayCanvaProThe annual Illinois State Conference NAACP convention serves not only as a platform for discussing civil rights and social justice issues but also as an opportunity for networking and building stronger coalitions.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois State Conference NAACP has announced that it will be hosting its annual convention in Champaign.

This 87th annual convention is September 27th-29th at the Hilton Garden Inn. The NAACP invites members, supporters, and the general public to participate in the conference. This year’s theme will be “All In,” which “embodies the spirit of unity and collective effort needed to address the pressing issues facing our communities,” said the NAACP leadership in their announcement. There will be a variety of workshops focused on economic development, housing, criminal justice, education and health.

The NAACP is the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, founded in 1909 by a group of civil rights activists. They says that its creation was a response to the racial discrimination suffered by African-Americans at the time. The organization says that it strives to monitor racial equality, promote social justice, and eliminate racial hatred and discrimination whether political, social, economic, or educational.

For more information on the conference, contact the Theodis Pace, President of the Illinois State Conference of the NAACP, at 815-953-0939 or tpace78191@gmail.com. For more information on the Illinois State NAACP visit illinoisnaacp.org.