JOHNSON COUNTY NAACP

ABOUT US

For generations, the NAACP has stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement. In Johnson County, that fight continues.

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION
& VISION

Our Vision: A society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

Our Mission: To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of the rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and discrimination.

WHAT WE FIGHT FOR

THREE PILLARS
OF OUR WORK

Racial Equity

Ensuring all are treated fairly through our committees and partnerships with social justice groups across Johnson County.

Community Engagement

Food basket donations, Christmas gift donations, community picnics, and celebrations for Juneteenth and MLK Jr. Day.

Voter Education

Providing tools, resources, and key dates to educate our members on important voting matters and civic participation.

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Katrina Robertson

President

Joarvania George

Assistant Secretary

vick newson

Treasurer

shirley taylor

Assistant Treasurer

chris kostelac

Legal Redress Chair

Robin Barber

Health Co-Chair

Rebecca Barber

Health Co-Chair

valerie johnson

Membership Chair

theresa taylor

Religious Affairs Chair

Jason Gibson

ACT-SO Chair

kristi high-smith

Youth Council Co-Chair

kaleb high

Youth Council President

Jennifer fennel

ACT-SO/Youth Co-Chair

JO ANN HERRON

Executive Committee

GLORIA SNOWDEN

Executive Committee

WANDRA MINOR

Executive Committee

BENEFITS OF 
Membership

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Make A difference

Gain the resources to increase access to quality healthcare, education, legal assistance, economic development, and more in Johnson County

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Be involved in the community

Direct action campaigns to local issues within a city of Johnson County or Johnson County as a whole

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Increase your advocacy and Leadership SKills

You can attend local, regional, and national conferences and trainings.

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Voter Education

Participate in educating and providing resources to residents of Johnson County about important voter dates and information.

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Vibrant Community & Networks

Work with other like minded individuals and organizations wanting to achieve equity in Johnson County

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Use your voice

Use your skills and voice by assisting in one of many committees, updating the website, or posting on social media.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

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