NAACP Lincoln Branch
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Founded in 1918, The Lincoln Branch NAACP is an official chartered branch of the NAACP.
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The NAACP Lincoln-Branch and the Youth Council had the amazing opportunity to table at the Latino Festival this weekend!
A big thank you to El Centro de las Americas for welcoming us into this space filled with community, culture, and joy!
A big thank you to El Centro de las Americas for welcoming us into this space filled with community, culture, and joy!
September 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The NAACP Lincoln-Branch and the Youth Council had the amazing opportunity to table at the Latino Festival this weekend!
A big thank you to El Centro de las Americas for welcoming us into this space filled with community, culture, and joy!
A big thank you to El Centro de las Americas for welcoming us into this space filled with community, culture, and joy!
Do you have a will? This September, the NAACP Lincoln Branch and Nebraska Appleseed invite you to join us for a free presentation to learn the basics of how estate planning can benefit you, your family, and your favorite charities.
RSVP: neappl.es/EstatePlanningBasics
RSVP: neappl.es/EstatePlanningBasics
August 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Do you have a will? This September, the NAACP Lincoln Branch and Nebraska Appleseed invite you to join us for a free presentation to learn the basics of how estate planning can benefit you, your family, and your favorite charities.
RSVP: neappl.es/EstatePlanningBasics
RSVP: neappl.es/EstatePlanningBasics
Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth is the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and make sure all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. #Juneteenth
June 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth is the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and make sure all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. #Juneteenth
June is National Pride Month. This month commemorates the Stonewall uprising that took place on June 28, 1969. The first March took place in Manhattan in 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Stonewall. It took 30 years for Pride Month to become official in 1999.
June 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
June is National Pride Month. This month commemorates the Stonewall uprising that took place on June 28, 1969. The first March took place in Manhattan in 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Stonewall. It took 30 years for Pride Month to become official in 1999.
Every year on June 1st, people across the United States celebrate Black Lives Matter Month as a time to fight fascism and racial injustice. #blacklivesmatter
June 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Every year on June 1st, people across the United States celebrate Black Lives Matter Month as a time to fight fascism and racial injustice. #blacklivesmatter
The Lincoln Branch and Youth Chapter celebrated this year’s graduates at the All School Graduation Party. This event brought together high school and college graduates from across Lincoln and connected them with resources and organizations who want to see them succeed. Congratulations class of 2025!
May 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Lincoln Branch and Youth Chapter celebrated this year’s graduates at the All School Graduation Party. This event brought together high school and college graduates from across Lincoln and connected them with resources and organizations who want to see them succeed. Congratulations class of 2025!
On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans to relocate to designated territories west of the Mississippi River. This mass displacement facilitated the ‘Trail of Tears’.
May 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans to relocate to designated territories west of the Mississippi River. This mass displacement facilitated the ‘Trail of Tears’.
On May 2, 1963, school-aged children skipped class to march through downtown Birmingham, Alabama, in what has come to be known as “The Children’s Crusade.”
Students gathered everyday to call for national attention. Hundreds were beat, jailed, blasted with water cannons, and attacked by police dogs.
Students gathered everyday to call for national attention. Hundreds were beat, jailed, blasted with water cannons, and attacked by police dogs.
May 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On May 2, 1963, school-aged children skipped class to march through downtown Birmingham, Alabama, in what has come to be known as “The Children’s Crusade.”
Students gathered everyday to call for national attention. Hundreds were beat, jailed, blasted with water cannons, and attacked by police dogs.
Students gathered everyday to call for national attention. Hundreds were beat, jailed, blasted with water cannons, and attacked by police dogs.
The 2025 theme for Mental Health Awareness is ‘Turn Awareness into Action.’ This month has been observed as Mental Health Awareness in the United States since 1949.
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Share your experience: buff.ly/zCPMoIP.
May 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The 2025 theme for Mental Health Awareness is ‘Turn Awareness into Action.’ This month has been observed as Mental Health Awareness in the United States since 1949.
Share your experience: buff.ly/zCPMoIP.
Share your experience: buff.ly/zCPMoIP.
Over 3.7 million Arab Americans live in the U.S, bringing different contributions that significantly affect culture and society. Naomi Shihab Nye is a Palestinian American poet, children’s author, essayist, and educator whose work revolves around the experiences of an Arab American.
April 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Over 3.7 million Arab Americans live in the U.S, bringing different contributions that significantly affect culture and society. Naomi Shihab Nye is a Palestinian American poet, children’s author, essayist, and educator whose work revolves around the experiences of an Arab American.
Ahmed H. Zewail was the first Egyptian and Arab to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for developing a rapid laser technique that enabled scientists to study the action of atoms during chemical reactions. The breakthrough created a new field of physical chemistry known as femtochemistry.
April 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ahmed H. Zewail was the first Egyptian and Arab to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for developing a rapid laser technique that enabled scientists to study the action of atoms during chemical reactions. The breakthrough created a new field of physical chemistry known as femtochemistry.
Get registered and get to voting!
April 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Get registered and get to voting!
Arab American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the impact that Arab communities have had across all areas of society. Dr. Michael DeBakey was a revolutionary cardiovascular surgeon who pioneered surgical treatments for cardiovascular disease.
#arabamericanheritagemonth
#arabamericanheritagemonth
April 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Arab American Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the impact that Arab communities have had across all areas of society. Dr. Michael DeBakey was a revolutionary cardiovascular surgeon who pioneered surgical treatments for cardiovascular disease.
#arabamericanheritagemonth
#arabamericanheritagemonth
Power, Our Planet! Since 1970, every April 22nd has been recognized as Earth Day. The NAACP has partnered with EarthDay.org and helped create their first quiz on environmental and climate justice issues. Take the quiz and share it with others to see how much you know! buff.ly/J5WZHPD
#earthday
#earthday
April 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Power, Our Planet! Since 1970, every April 22nd has been recognized as Earth Day. The NAACP has partnered with EarthDay.org and helped create their first quiz on environmental and climate justice issues. Take the quiz and share it with others to see how much you know! buff.ly/J5WZHPD
#earthday
#earthday
The NAACP, Lincoln Branch will be holding its African American High School Honors Program on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall. This year, we will be recognizing 11th and 12th grade students.
April 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The NAACP, Lincoln Branch will be holding its African American High School Honors Program on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall. This year, we will be recognizing 11th and 12th grade students.
April is Arab American Heritage Month! It is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural contributions, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States.
#arabamericanheritagemonth
#arabamericanheritagemonth
April 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
April is Arab American Heritage Month! It is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural contributions, and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States.
#arabamericanheritagemonth
#arabamericanheritagemonth
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Robinson endured racism from fans, players, and teammates. He was the first recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 and won the National League’s MVP Award in 1949.
April 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Robinson endured racism from fans, players, and teammates. He was the first recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 and won the National League’s MVP Award in 1949.
Mrs. and Dr Mays had the chance to attend the LB3 legislative floor debate today. Nebraska’s current system divides its electoral votes by congressional district. LB3, seeking a “Winner-take-all” system, was shot down today to a 31-18 vote.
#nebraska
#nebraska
April 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Mrs. and Dr Mays had the chance to attend the LB3 legislative floor debate today. Nebraska’s current system divides its electoral votes by congressional district. LB3, seeking a “Winner-take-all” system, was shot down today to a 31-18 vote.
#nebraska
#nebraska
The 10th annual Robert L. Polk lecture on Race & Social Justice will be led by Dr. Thema Bryant on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Heckman Auditorium, Doane University. Dr. Thema Bryant is an award-winning psychologist, author, and professor.
April 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The 10th annual Robert L. Polk lecture on Race & Social Justice will be led by Dr. Thema Bryant on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Heckman Auditorium, Doane University. Dr. Thema Bryant is an award-winning psychologist, author, and professor.
Immigrant women have always been at the forefront of movements for dignity and justice—organizing in workplaces, communities, and at the ballot box. In the face of anti-immigrant policies and fear tactics, their resilience fuels change. Let’s honor their legacy by taking action—EVERY MOMENT COUNTS.
April 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Immigrant women have always been at the forefront of movements for dignity and justice—organizing in workplaces, communities, and at the ballot box. In the face of anti-immigrant policies and fear tactics, their resilience fuels change. Let’s honor their legacy by taking action—EVERY MOMENT COUNTS.
Happy birthday Cesar Chavez, born March 31, 1927. Chavez is a labor leader and civil rights activist who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers labor union.
April 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Happy birthday Cesar Chavez, born March 31, 1927. Chavez is a labor leader and civil rights activist who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers labor union.
Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. Huerta received the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Find out more at www.womenshistory.org
March 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. Huerta received the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award in 1998 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Find out more at www.womenshistory.org
Mrs. Rowena Moore became the first Black woman to run for the Omaha City Council. Moore founded the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation in 1971, working alone, using her money. Through the foundation, a historical marker was placed in 1987 at 3448 Pinkney Street, the site of his birth home in Omaha, NE.
March 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Mrs. Rowena Moore became the first Black woman to run for the Omaha City Council. Moore founded the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation in 1971, working alone, using her money. Through the foundation, a historical marker was placed in 1987 at 3448 Pinkney Street, the site of his birth home in Omaha, NE.
In 1971 Elizabeth Davis Pittman became the first Black judge and the first female judge in the state of Nebraska, being appointed to the Douglas County Municipal Court.
Throughout her career, Pittman was an advocate for women and Black people in the legal field amid segregation, racism, and sexism.
Throughout her career, Pittman was an advocate for women and Black people in the legal field amid segregation, racism, and sexism.
March 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In 1971 Elizabeth Davis Pittman became the first Black judge and the first female judge in the state of Nebraska, being appointed to the Douglas County Municipal Court.
Throughout her career, Pittman was an advocate for women and Black people in the legal field amid segregation, racism, and sexism.
Throughout her career, Pittman was an advocate for women and Black people in the legal field amid segregation, racism, and sexism.
Zanzye H. A. Hill was the first Black woman lawyer to graduate from the University of Nebraska in 1929, and became legal counsel to Woodmen of Union Insurance Company, the largest Black-owned insurance company in the country. She later taught law at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
March 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Zanzye H. A. Hill was the first Black woman lawyer to graduate from the University of Nebraska in 1929, and became legal counsel to Woodmen of Union Insurance Company, the largest Black-owned insurance company in the country. She later taught law at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.