Know the Issues

Learn more about the issues NAACP tackles every day to dismantle racism and build Black political, social, and economic power.

Disrupting the status quo

We’re committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free. Our work includes civic engagement, systemically building racial equity, and supporting policies and institutions that prioritize the urgent needs of Black people, who are most impacted by race-based discrimination. 

From city halls to the Supreme Court, using advocacy and litigation, we will secure civil rights for everyone.

We’re tackling the issues that impact Black America

Click on each topic to learn more about the issues

Race & Justice

Structural discrimination and unjust policing, prosecution, and incarceration practices unfairly impact Black communities. Building a just system urgently demands reform.

Inclusive Economy

Economic equity is crucial to racial equity. An inclusive economy means everyone can contribute and earn with fair access to resources and opportunity.

Advocacy & Litigation

The path to justice requires that we challenge federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and policies to ensure equal protection.

Education Innovation

We advocate for equitable local, state, and federal policies that establish education standards, allocate resources, and set priorities for education and workforce systems.

Health & Well-being

Black health matters, and our work on behalf of families has never been more urgent.

Policy & Legislation

Progress requires policies. We work to transform the Black community’s priorities into actionable public policy through the legislative process at every level of government — federal, state, and local. Civic engagement, racial equity, and supportive policies and institutions are in our DNA.

Environmental & Climate Justice

Environmental injustice, including the proliferation of climate change, systematically impacts communities of color and low-income communities in the U.S. and around the world.

Next Generation Leadership

We support our young emerging leaders and their transition into becoming strong agents for social change within and beyond NAACP.