The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization in the United States founded in 1909 to advance justice for African Americans. Some of the founding members of the group include W. E. B. Du Bois, Mary White Ovington, Moorfield Storey and Ida B. Wells. According to the NAACP website, the organization’s mission is “to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.” The NAACP has a century-long history of grassroots activism and community organizing. With more than 2,200 units across the country, powered by over 2 million members, the NAACP has remained a leader in the fight against institutional racism.
“From bold investigations of mob brutality and protests of mass murders to testimony before congressional committees on the vicious tactics used to bar African Americans from the ballot box, it was the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that saved lives and laid the foundation upon which our fight for racial justice and equity is built.”
This statement made on the NAACP website embodies the ethos of the organization and speaks to how the NAACP has actively fought on behalf of Black communities across the country for decades.
The NAACP of West Virginia, in particular, has a long and rich history of community engagement and socio-political activism. From the mistreatment of students of color to violent hate crimes, the WV NAACP has be a champion for the Black community of West Virginia by illuminating our shared injustices and taking action against inequality.
For more information on how to join the national NAACP visit: naacp.org/join-naacp/become-member.
An NAACP membership allows you to: work with activists and organizers in local NAACP branches; organize marches, rallies, and direct action campaigns to bring attention to local issues; support access to quality education, healthcare, economic opportunities; advocate for laws and policies to improve your community; participate in voter registration and get out the vote campaigns; and attend national events, regional conferences, and trainings to sharpen your advocacy and leadership skills. For any additional questions regarding membership, please contact the Membership Department at members@naacpnet.org, or call 866-636-2227.
For more information on how to join the WV NAACP, or one its local branches, contact Vice President, Katonya Hart, at katonyahart@gmail.com or call 304-382-6313. You may also reach out directly to a local chapter near you!
Continue below for a list of active NAACP chapters in West Virginia. Don’t forget to leave us a comment on Twitter @blackbygodWV, and let us know what your local NAACP chapter means to your community!
BBG has developed an interactive list of active WV NAACP Chapters. We know this list may be incomplete or need updates. Please contact us for edits and additions.
NAACP of West Virginia
Location: West Virginia
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6491 Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: 304-639-1645
E-mail: wvstatenaacppr@gmail.com
Twitter: @naacpwest
Facebook: @naacpwv
Instagram: N/A
President: Darryl Clausell wvnaacppresidentdc@gmail.com
1st Vice President: Barbara Charles
2nd Vice President: Katonya Hart
Secretary: Florence Plante
Treasurer: Larry Togans
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1. Wheeling Branch – Unit #3239
Established: 1940
Location: Wheeling, WV 26003
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6491 Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: 304-639-1645
E-mail: naacpbranchwheelingwv@gmail.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: @promotingpositiveaction
Instagram: N/A
President: Darryl Clausell
Vice President: Angelina Calcote
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2. Harrison County Branch – Unit #3228
Established: 1961
Location: Clarksburg, WV
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 274 Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone: 304-641-9963
304-626-0933
E-mail: franknupi04@gmail.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Instagram: N/A
President: Pastor Frank Hairston
Vice President: Dorian James
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3. Marion County NAACP
No Info Provided
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4. West Virginia University Collegiate Chapter – Unit
Established: N/A
Location: Morgantown, WV
Website: https://naacp.orgs.wvu.edu/
Mailing Address: 1085 Van Voorhis Road Suite 250 Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304-400-1787
E-mail: wvunaacp1909@gmail.com
ysstubblefield@mix.wvu.edu
Twitter: @WVU_NAACP
Facebook: WVU NAACP
Instagram: @WVU_NAACP
President: Donovan Weekly
Vice President: N/A
* The status of this branch is under review.
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5. Morgantown/Kingwood Branch – Unit #3241
Established: 1939
Location: Morgantown, WV
Website: https://www.morgantownnaacp.org/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4091 Morgantown, WV 26504-4091
Phone: 304-506-3141
E-mail: 3241naacp@gmail.com
Twitter: @mknaacp3241
Facebook: @naacp3241
Instagram: @naacp3241
President: Anitra Hamilton
Vice President: Richard Burks
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6. Martinsburg-Berkeley County Branch – Unit #3242
Established: 1944
Location: Berkeley County, WV
Website: https://www.berkeleycountywvnaacp.com/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 731 Martinsburg, WV 25402
Phone: 415-269-1246
304-820-9877 (HELP LINE)
E-mail: naacp.berkeley.county@gmail.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: @naacpberkeleycounty
Instagram: @naacp_berkeleyco_wv
President: Zakee McGill
Vice President: Lorenzo Everett
2nd Vice President: Joshua Meadows
Branch Secretary: Emily Santamaria
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7. Jefferson County Branch – Unit #3230
Established: 1946
Location: Charlestown, WV
Website: https://jcwvnaacp.org/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 411 Ranson, WV 25438
Phone: 304-725-9610
304-283-7118
E-mail: gruther1@msn.com
Twitter: @jc_wv_naacp
Facebook: @jcwvnaacp
Instagram: N/A
President: George Rutherford
Vice President: Ann Nawaz
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8. Huntington-Cabell Branch – Unit #3229
Established: 1961
Location: Huntington, WV
Website: https://huntingtoncabellnaacp.org/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1446 Huntington, WV 25716
Phone: 304-710-5917
E-mail:cmeyers@geigerbrothers.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Instagram: N/A
President: Charles C. Meyers, Jr.
Vice President: Curtis Jones
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8, cont.. Huntington Youth Council Branch – Unit #3818
Established: 2001
Location: Huntington, WV
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1446 Huntington, WV 25716
Phone: 304-942-6991
E-mail: daviaharris10@yahoo.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Instagram: N/A
President: Davia Harris
Vice President: N/A
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9. *West Virginia State University Collegiate Chapter – Unit #
Established: N/A
Location: Institute, WV
Mailing Address:
Phone: N/A
E-mail: N/A
Twitter: @WVSU_NAACP
Facebook: WVSU Naacp
Instagram: @wvsu_naacp President: N/A
Vice President: N/A
*chapter under investigation
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10. Charleston Branch – Unit #3226
Established: N/A
Location: Charleston, WV
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61 Charleston, WV 26301
Phone: 681-205-1807
E-mail: secretary@charlestonwvnaacp.org
ronaldenglish23@gmail.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: @charlestonwvnaacp
Instagram: N/A
President: Rev. Ronald English
First Vice President: Patricia Wilson
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11. Greenbrier County Branch – Unit #3227-B
Established: N/A
Location: Ronceverte, WV
Mailing Address: 332 Main Street E. Ronceverte, WV 24970 Phone: 304-952-9927
E-mail: lorettayoung26@gmail.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Instagram: N/A
President: Loretta Young
Vice President: Clifford Curry
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12. Logan/Boone Branch – Unit #3231
Established: 1990 (re-established)
Location: Logan, WV
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 234 Coltheir, WV 25407
Phone: 304-928-2198
E-mail: audiemurphy55@yahoo.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Instagram: N/A
President: Reverend Audie Murphy
Vice President: Pete Kelly
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13. Mingo County (Williamson) Branch – Unit #3233
Established:1947
Location: Williamson, WV
Mailing Address: 212 Levine Street Williamson, WV 25661
Phone: 304-469-3737
304-687-9277
E-mail: scd03055@earthlink.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: N/A
Instagram: N/A
President: Frank Jones
Vice President: Elder Thomas E. Moore
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14. Raleigh County Branch – Unit #3238
Established: 1961
Location: Beckley, WV
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1121 Beckley, WV 25801 or 99 Antonio Ave Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 702-428-7464
E-mail: wvoutlook@aol.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: Raleigh County NAACP
Instagram: N/A President: Barbara L. Charles
Vice President: Ron Booker
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15. Bluefield/Mercer County Branch – Unit #3225-B
Established: 1961
Location: Bluefield, WV
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1206 Princeton, WV 24740 or 1048 Greenbrier Street Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: (304)888-1468
E-mail: collinscharles452@gmail.com
Twitter: N/A
Facebook: Mercer County Branch NAACP-Bluefield, WV
Instagram: N/A
President: Reverend Charles H. Collins Sr.
Vice President: N/A
Secretary: Madline Berger
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