Schedule
The 113th NAACP National Convention has now concluded.
Calling all ACT-SO participants! Please register for the ACT-SO competition, taking place on July 15, 2022.
Location: Tropicana, Hall 2
Join all of your fellow ACT-SO colleagues from across the country for a fun kickoff event celebrating the talents of the participants and the history of ACT-SO.
Location: Tropicana, Tropicana Showroom
All judges for the ACT-SO competition are required to attend orientation to receive vital information regarding scorekeeping, more information on the competitions, and more.
Location: Tropicana, Mambo 2
Founded by Vernon Jarrett in 1978, the NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African American high school students. This year's competition will feature 33 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual, and culinary arts, plus two pilot competitions in sustainability, and social media campaigns.
ARCHITECTURE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
BIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
CHEMISTRY / BIOCHEMISTRY
9:00 AM-10:00AM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
COMPUTER SCIENCE/CODING
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
DANCE: TRADITIONAL
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Tropicana, Mambo 1
DRAMATIC ARTS: ACTING
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tropicana, Bosa Nova 1
DRAWING
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
ENGINEERING
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Tropicana, Salon 2
MATHEMATICS
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
MUSIC VOCAL: CONTEMPORARY
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tropicana, Mambo 4
ORIGINAL ESSAY
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tropicana, Bosa Nova 3
PAINTING
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
PHOTOGRAPHY
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
PLAYWRITING
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tropicana, Bosa Nova 3
POETRY--WRITTEN
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tropicana, Bosa Nova 3
SCULPTURE
9:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
SHORT STORY
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tropicana, Bosa Nova 3
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tropicana, Tamobra
MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL: CLASSICAL
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tropicana, Castanet 2
POETRY-PERFORMANCE
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tropicana, Bosa Nova 2
DANCE: MODERN
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Tropicana, Mambo 3
FILMMAKING
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tropicana, Salon 3
MUSIC COMPOSITION
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Tropicana, Salon 1
MUSIC VOCAL: CLASSICAL
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Tropicana, Castanet 4
PHYSICS
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tropicana, Grand Exhibition Center
DANCE: CONTEMPORARY
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tropicana, Mambo 1
MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL: CONTEMPORARY
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tropicana, Castanet 1
ORATORY
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tropicana, Castanet 3
DANCE: BALLET
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tropicana, Mambo 3
Welcome to the 113th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The specific location will be provided to those who will be performing in the ACT-SO awards ceremony.
Location: Tropicana
Relax and enjoy the company of fellow ACT-SO colleagues at the ACT-SO Creators Social, and brainstorm with creatives all in one space!
Location: Tropicana, Chelsea Ballroom
Join us for the ACT-SO Chairpersons Breakfast to help us appreciate the hard work that ACT-SO chairs and co-chairs put in over the last year.
Location: Tropicana, Salon 3
Join us as we celebrate the talent of ACT-SO, past, current, and future!
Location: Tropicana
Take a walk through the gallery to see completed works in science, technology, engineering, math, painting, and more!
Location: Tropicana
Welcome to the 113th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
Join us for an opening press conference for the 113th NAACP National Convention. *Only available for press and registered/credentialed conference attendees.*
Location: ACCC, Room 202
Location:ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Meet your favorite authors!
- Angel Livas, Side Hustle to Main Hustle: The Owner's Manual to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
- Angelica Anderson, White City
- Carolyn Wilson, Magnified Thoughts: A Transitional Journey To Reveal Your Amazing You; H.E.R. Story - Healed, Empowered, Resilient
- Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
- D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
- Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
- Dr. Pamela Gurley, Brown Girl, Brown Boy Series
- Dr. Yetunde A. Omede, B A L A N C E: Balancing Love, Life, Family, Career and the Pursuit of your Dreams
- Elvis Slaughter, Moorfield
- Glen Benson, A RACE TO REMEMBER - Racism runs rampant after the election of a Black President
- Janay Harden, Hey, Brown Girl
- Lamar Relentless, The 7 F'ing Reason Why Men Don't Want To Get Married
- Markette Sheppard, Alphabet In A Flash (ABC workbook and flashcards), Shapes In A Flash & Colors In A Flash
- Marsha McCray, Living Intentionally Daily Devotional The Purposeful Seasons of Your Life Volume II
- Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour
- Prisca Barnes, People, Pride and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In
- Shailah Edmonds, Wild Child to Couture Style, The Shailah Edmonds Story
- Sharon Parker, True Synergy Works - Leading Within - Seven Defining Principles of Knowing Self to Birth Greatness
- Timid Masses, The Fields We Still Till
Join us as teams work across disciplines to create world-class social media strategies for Delta Air Lines.
Location: Tropicana
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The 51st Annual NAACP Experience is your one-stop shop, where corporate, government, minority, and non-profit exhibitors display their products and services. The NAACP Experience is one of the highlights of the Annual Convention! It will begin on Saturday, July 16, and close on Tuesday, July 19. The NAACP Experience provides the greatest opportunity for sponsors, partners, companies, civic organizations, and vendors to access both the NAACP membership and the local community during our convention. Admission is free and open to the general public.
While perusing through the Experience Hall, visit the Authors' Pavilion to meet your favorite author and purchase a signed copy of their latest works, stop by the Health Pavilion to get free health screenings and testing, or shop in the Retail Expo and purchase goods from small owned businesses. The entire Experience is one you don't want to miss!
For more information, please send an email to exhibits@naacpnet.org.
EXHIBITORS:
- Act On Health and Wellness, Booth 135
- African American Heritage Museum of New Jersey, Booth 648
- African Heritage Collection, Booth 439
- AndrewNichols/Art.com, Booth 337
- Atlantic County Health Department, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare FQHC, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Health Engagement, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Pharmacy, Booth 135
- Atlanticare VEHICLE, Booth 129
- Atlantic Cape Community College, Booth 317
- Atlantic City Electric, Booth 729
- Anti Defamation League (ADL), Booth 618
- AVANZAR, Booth 518
- Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance, Booth 422
- BUDDHA BABE, Booth 436
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Booth 522
- City of Atlantic City, Booth 724
- City of Stockton Police Department, Booth 516
- Compassion & Choices, Booth 331
- Equitable Advisors, Booth 622
- ESRI, Booth 616
- Exhibitor - Show Manager Office, Booth 150
- FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Booth 425
- Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 623
- Health Fair Unit, Booth 155
- HELLO ALICE, Booth 625
- Hollywood Bureau, Booth 723
- I Got Power Enterprise, Booth 431
- Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Booth 423
- Island Medical, Booth 135
- NAACP Boutique, Booth 529
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Booth 424
- NAACP Strategy, Booth 609
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - NJ, Booth 135
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Booth 325
- New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, Booth 329
- New Jersey American Water, Booth 519
- New Jersey Law & Public Safety, Booth 416
- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Booth 323
- O.C.E.A.N., Inc., Booth 419
- Peace Corps Response, Booth 417
- Pencil Me In Publications, LLC, Booth 739
- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, Booth 319
- Prudential, Booth 511
- Rutgers University, Booth 525
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Booth 135
- Safe Beginnings, Booth 135
- Sassy & Classy Designs By Tyrica, Booth 437
- Shore Medical Center, Booth 135
- Social Media Lounge (Radion Row), Booth 117
- Temple Health, Booth 135
- The Black Authors Matter Tour, Booth 737
- The Brownstone, Booth 438
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - OSDBU, Booth 624
- U.S. Department of Justice, Booth 429
- Uber, Booth 728
- United States Secret Service, Booth 517
- USDA Rural Development, Booth 524
- VOTING - NAACP Registration Booth, Booth 747
- Wells Fargo, Booth 442
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The 51st Annual NAACP Experience is your one-stop shop, where corporate, government, minority, and non-profit exhibitors display their products and services. The NAACP Experience is one of the highlights of the Annual Convention! It will begin on Saturday, July 16, and close on Tuesday, July 19. The NAACP Experience provides the greatest opportunity for sponsors, partners, companies, civic organizations, and vendors to access both the NAACP membership and the local community during our convention. Admission is free and open to the general public.
While perusing through the Experience Hall, visit the Authors' Pavilion to meet your favorite author and purchase a signed copy of their latest works, stop by the Health Pavilion to get free health screenings and testing, or shop in the Retail Expo and purchase goods from small owned businesses. The entire Experience is one you don't want to miss!
For more information, please send an email to exhibits@naacpnet.org.
EXHIBITORS:
- Act On Health and Wellness, Booth 135
- African American Heritage Museum of New Jersey, Booth 648
- African Heritage Collection, Booth 439
- AndrewNichols/Art.com, Booth 337
- Atlantic County Health Department, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare FQHC, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Health Engagement, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Pharmacy, Booth 135
- Atlanticare VEHICLE, Booth 129
- Atlantic Cape Community College, Booth 317
- Atlantic City Electric, Booth 729
- Anti Defamation League (ADL), Booth 618
- AVANZAR, Booth 518
- Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance, Booth 422
- BUDDHA BABE, Booth 436
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Booth 522
- City of Atlantic City, Booth 724
- City of Stockton Police Department, Booth 516
- Compassion & Choices, Booth 331
- Equitable Advisors, Booth 622
- ESRI, Booth 616
- Exhibitor - Show Manager Office, Booth 150
- FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Booth 425
- Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 623
- Health Fair Unit, Booth 155
- HELLO ALICE, Booth 625
- Hollywood Bureau, Booth 723
- I Got Power Enterprise, Booth 431
- Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Booth 423
- Island Medical, Booth 135
- NAACP Boutique, Booth 529
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Booth 424
- NAACP Strategy, Booth 609
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - NJ, Booth 135
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Booth 325
- New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, Booth 329
- New Jersey American Water, Booth 519
- New Jersey Law & Public Safety, Booth 416
- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Booth 323
- O.C.E.A.N., Inc., Booth 419
- Peace Corps Response, Booth 417
- Pencil Me In Publications, LLC, Booth 739
- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, Booth 319
- Prudential, Booth 511
- Rutgers University, Booth 525
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Booth 135
- Safe Beginnings, Booth 135
- Sassy & Classy Designs By Tyrica, Booth 437
- Shore Medical Center, Booth 135
- Social Media Lounge (Radion Row), Booth 117
- Temple Health, Booth 135
- The Black Authors Matter Tour, Booth 737
- The Brownstone, Booth 438
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - OSDBU, Booth 624
- U.S. Department of Justice, Booth 429
- Uber, Booth 728
- United States Secret Service, Booth 517
- USDA Rural Development, Booth 524
- VOTING - NAACP Registration Booth, Booth 747
- Wells Fargo, Booth 442
Learn more about what it takes to bring justice and equity to buildings and development through design.
Location: Departs from Tropicana Bus Drop-off Location
Taste the best of the best from our ACT-SO culinary competitors as they put their best plates forward.
Location: Tropicana
Location:ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Understanding Today's Criminal Justice System
Moderator: Glen Benson, A RACE TO REMEMBER - Racism runs rampant after the election of a Black President
Panelists:
- D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
- Debora Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
- Dr. Yetunde A. Omede, B A L A N C E: Balancing Love, Life, Family, Career and the Pursuit of your Dreams
- Timid Masses,The Fields We Still Till
Connect with the next generation of leaders and Lancôme as we discuss empowerment and opportunities to support your future.
Location: Tropicana, Castanet 1&3
Location: ACCC, Hall C Main Stage
Invest in your future by collaborating with ACT-SO associates during the ACT-SO Master Classes.
Location: Tropicana
Location:ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Working Out the Kinks
Moderator: Rosemarie Mitchell NYC
- Joint pain and body aches can take the joy out of working out.
- Knowing which exercise modifications to do and how to do them safely and correctly will help you work around the kinks and focus on getting toned and fit."
The NAACP is directed in all that we do by policy positions in the form of resolutions as passed by duly elected delegates to our national convention and then ratified by our National Board of Directors.
Location: ACCC, Room 401
CULINARY COMPETITION
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tropicana, Salon 4
Join all of your fellow ACT-SO colleagues from across the country to rehearse your talents for the ACT-SO Awards Ceremony. This event is closed to the public.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Location:ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Suicide Prevention and Depression in Black America
Moderator: Carolyn Wilson, H.E.R. Story - Healed, Empowered, Resilient
Panelists:
Beverly Brooks & Stacy Offord
Marsha McCray, Living Intentionally Daily Devotional The Purposeful Seasons of Your Life Volume II
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Location:ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Digital Marketing in the 21st Century
Moderator: Markette Sheppard, Author, Alphabet In A Flash (ABC workbook and flashcards), Shapes In A Flash & Colors In A Flash
Panelists:
Shailah Edmonds, Wild Child To Couture Style, The Shailah Edmonds Story
Prisca Barnes, People, Pride and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In
Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
Sharon Parker, True Synergy Works - Leading Within - Seven Defining Principles of Knowing Self to Birth Greatness
Come watch the Hollywood Bureau Screening Series as we celebrate Black excellence.
Location: TBD
Location:ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Marketing in a Vast and Diverse Social Media World
Moderator: Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour and Dr. Pamela Gurley, Brown Girl and Brown Boy Series
Panelists:
Marsha McCray, Living Intentionally Daily Devotional The Purposeful Seasons of Your Life Volume II
Gloria Wadsworth, How to Sell YOU…and Your Product, Service, or Idea
Janay Harden, Hey, Brown Girl
Angelica Anderson, White City
Gen Z: Culture Talk is a place where we have combined forces with youth activists and organizers across the country from both our ACT-SO program and Youth & College Division. This year we come together to share space, uplift, and address the mental health crisis for Black youth. Gen Z: Culture Talk combines mindfulness meditation, with improv and movement combined with activating conversations around issues that plague Black youth as it relates to mental health. Issues such as; the pressures of being a generation on social media, activist burnout, culture & identity. Youth leaders from various backgrounds will have an opportunity to engage in discussion around these important topics that affect Gen Z and our culture.
Location: ACCC, Hall A
- Opening Performance
- Taylor Bennett
- Remarks
- Wisdom Cole, National Director, Youth & College Division
- Larry Brown, National Director, ACT-SO
- Meditation
- Melanece Walker MSW, LSW, NAMI
- Host
- Terrance Green, Actor, Comedian, Host
- Improv & Movement
- Goldie Patrick, Producing Artistic Director
- Culture Crew
- Brianna Reaves, Region 7 Youth Board Member, National Board of Directors, NAACP
- Devan Vilfrard, Florida State Conference President, NAACP Youth & College
- Calvin Bell III, ACT-SO Leader
- Janah Richardson, ACT-SO Leader
- Piff Marti, Gushers social media influencer
- Carolyn Green, Gushers social media influencer
- Nick Courmon, Gushers social media influencer
- Jonathon Bynoe, Gushers social media influencer
- Closing Performance
- Taylor Bennett
- Opening Performance
Welcome to the 113th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The Prayer & Memorial Breakfast attracts faith leaders and churchgoers alike, who gather to pray and reflect on faith. There will be performances by gospel singer Samantha Howard and a keynote by Reverend DeForest Blake "Buster" Soaries, a minister, author, and public advocate. Join us as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
Location: HardRock, Etess Arena
Price: $50
Location: ACCC, Room 421
The battle regarding redistricting continues and election season is beginning with a spate of new voter suppression and nullification laws. The fate of American democracy is at stake. To protect our right to vote, the NAACP Office of the General Counsel is offering two days of FREE Continuing Legal Education training on redistricting and voting rights.
Topic: Redistricting
Educational sessions will include:
- Redistricting: What Every Lawyer Should Know
- Information about Recent Developments in Redistricting
- Overview of NAACP Office of General Counsel Redistricting Cases
- Justice Deferred: An Analysis of the Purcell Principle
Scheduled panelists include lawyers and senior staff from the American Civil Liberties Union; The Law Offices of Carroll Rhodes; Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; NAACP Michigan State Conference; NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.; Middle Tennessee State University; NAACP Texas State Conference; Southern Coalition for Social Justice; Texas Southern University; University of Baltimore School of Law.
This program is open to everyone. You do not need to be a lawyer to attend, but lawyers may receive up to seven (7) CLE credits.
Location: Exhibit Hall
Friendship, Fitness, Fun, & Fellowship! Envision communities joining a club where women have some fun while reliving childhood memories at the same time: by jumping double Dutch. The members can live out their purpose as they walk in mental and physical health, encouraging and empowering themselves and other women over 40 while inspiring generations to come.
More about Arts & Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.
- Angel Livas, Side Hustle to Main Hustle: The Owner's Manual to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
- Carolyn Wilson, Book 1: Magnified Thoughts: A Transitional Journey To Reveal Your Amazing You; Book 2: H.E.R. Story - Healed, Empowered, Resilient
- Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
- D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
- Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
- Dr. Pamela Gurley, Brown Girl, Brown Boy Series
- Glen Benson, A RACE TO REMEMBER - Racism runs rampant after the election of a Black President
- Kevin Wayne Johnson, Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Leading through Personal Relationships
- Lamar Relentless, The 7 F'ing Reason Why Men Don't Want To Get Married
- Markette Sheppard, Alphabet In A Flash (ABC workbook and flashcards), Shapes In A Flash & Colors In A Flash
- Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour
- Prisca Barnes, People, Pride and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In
- Regina Robinson, Unstoppable Woman Prayer + Praise + Purpose
- Soncere' Woodford, Declare Your Confidence Queen!
- Timid Masses, The Fields We Still Till
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The 51st Annual NAACP Experience is your one-stop shop, where corporate, government, minority, and non-profit exhibitors display their products and services. The NAACP Experience is one of the highlights of the Annual Convention! It will begin on Saturday, July 16, and close on Tuesday, July 19. The NAACP Experience provides the greatest opportunity for sponsors, partners, companies, civic organizations, and vendors to access both the NAACP membership and the local community during our convention. Admission is free and open to the general public.
While perusing through the Experience Hall, visit the Authors' Pavilion to meet your favorite author and purchase a signed copy of their latest works, stop by the Health Pavilion to get free health screenings and testing, or shop in the Retail Expo and purchase goods from small owned businesses. The entire Experience is one you don't want to miss!
For more information, please send an email to exhibits@naacpnet.org.
EXHIBITORS:
- Act On Health and Wellness, Booth 135
- African American Heritage Museum of New Jersey, Booth 648
- African Heritage Collection, Booth 439
- AndrewNichols/Art.com, Booth 337
- Atlantic County Health Department, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare FQHC, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Health Engagement, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Pharmacy, Booth 135
- Atlanticare VEHICLE, Booth 129
- Atlantic Cape Community College, Booth 317
- Atlantic City Electric, Booth 729
- Anti Defamation League (ADL), Booth 618
- AVANZAR, Booth 518
- Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance, Booth 422
- BUDDHA BABE, Booth 436
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Booth 522
- City of Atlantic City, Booth 724
- City of Stockton Police Department, Booth 516
- Compassion & Choices, Booth 331
- Equitable Advisors, Booth 622
- ESRI, Booth 616
- Exhibitor - Show Manager Office, Booth 150
- FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Booth 425
- Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 623
- Health Fair Unit, Booth 155
- HELLO ALICE, Booth 625
- Hollywood Bureau, Booth 723
- I Got Power Enterprise, Booth 431
- Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Booth 423
- Island Medical, Booth 135
- NAACP Boutique, Booth 529
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Booth 424
- NAACP Strategy, Booth 609
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - NJ, Booth 135
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Booth 325
- New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, Booth 329
- New Jersey American Water, Booth 519
- New Jersey Law & Public Safety, Booth 416
- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Booth 323
- O.C.E.A.N., Inc., Booth 419
- Peace Corps Response, Booth 417
- Pencil Me In Publications, LLC, Booth 739
- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, Booth 319
- Prudential, Booth 511
- Rutgers University, Booth 525
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Booth 135
- Safe Beginnings, Booth 135
- Sassy & Classy Designs By Tyrica, Booth 437
- Shore Medical Center, Booth 135
- Social Media Lounge (Radion Row), Booth 117
- Temple Health, Booth 135
- The Black Authors Matter Tour, Booth 737
- The Brownstone, Booth 438
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - OSDBU, Booth 624
- U.S. Department of Justice, Booth 429
- Uber, Booth 728
- United States Secret Service, Booth 517
- USDA Rural Development, Booth 524
- VOTING - NAACP Registration Booth, Booth 747
- Wells Fargo, Booth 442
Location: Exhibit Hall
For centuries, the world has watched Black communities face adversity and struggles, always rebounding. We come back more powerful than before. What is Black Power? And more importantly, how do we use our creativity to elevate us, to transform our pain into power? Join us in a conversation exploring the evolution and influence of Black culture and arts during the Black Power Movement while also paying homage to those who came before us — paving the way.
More about Arts and Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.
Women in NAACP hosts its national Empowerment Brunch, where we celebrate all the women in the NAACP. It is a time to fellowship with other women leaders, hear from phenomenal inspirational speakers, and enjoy some good food.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Price: $75
Location: Exhibit Hall
Influencers and celebrities are some of the first things that come to mind when thinking about social media. But what about the not-so-alluring elements like misinformation and desensitization? With social media at the forefront of mass communications, navigating the various platforms can be difficult and overwhelming for many reasons. This panel will analyze social media in its entirety and encourage participants to use it to the fullest and most beneficial extent.
More about Arts and Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.Each year, high school students across the country start a journey to sharpen their skills through the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO).
Celebrate the hard work of our ACT-SO participants.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Tapping into the Purpose Within
Moderator: Regina Robinson, Unstoppable Woman Prayer + Praise + Purpose
Panelists:
Glen Benson, A RACE TO REMEMBER - Racism runs rampant after the election of a Black President
Prisca Barnes, People, Pride, and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In
Marsha McCray, Living Intentionally Daily Devotional The Purposeful Seasons of Your Life Volume II
Elvis Slaughter, Moorfield
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
South Jersey 40+ Double Dutch Club
Captain: Vernell Prince + Team: 10 Members
Location: Exhibit Hall
Join us in a groundbreaking conversation surrounding technological advancements that have produced virtual and augmented reality. Virtual reality is becoming a multifaceted form of immersive technology for entertainment, collaboration, education, and health. This panel is a glimpse into the metaverse that examines this technology's versatility and offers guests an opportunity to invest in this multidimensional realm.
More about Arts and Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.The NAACP Foundation Board will convene to further support our civil rights and social justice work through philanthropy.
Location: ACCC, Room 411
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Working Out the Kinks
Moderator: Rosemarie Mitchell NYC
- Joint pain and body aches can take the joy out of working out.
- Knowing which exercise modifications to do and how to do them safely and correctly will help you work around the kinks and focus on getting toned and fit."
Learn more about how the NAACP will advocate for labor workers in the upcoming year.
Location: ACCC, Room 311
This session will be the introductory pep rally to the Youth & College Convention. Youth leaders will get to represent their region, state, and local units as well as meet national leadership and the hosting NAACP state conference. Youth leaders will learn details about what is planned for the convention as well as be inspired by a series of performances and keynote addresses. We are fired up, and ready to go!
Location: ACCC, Hall A
NFTs, which stands for Non-fungible tokens, have recently infiltrated the art industry. Although they have been around since 2014, 2021 is when NFTs exploded in the art world. That's when art-minted NFTs began leveling the playing field for creatives, especially Black creators from musicians to animators and fine artists. Our panelists will discuss what is a NFT, how NFTs are opening up the staid art world to more diverse artists, how Black creatives are monetizing their creativity, why Blacks are embracing NFTs and cryptocurrency, and how you can get involved.
Location: Exhibit Hall
More about Arts and Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
South Jersey 40+ Double Dutch Club
Captain: Vernell Prince + Team: 10 Members
New Jersey is home to an array of talented professionals in a number of industries, including; music, film, and art. 48 Blocks Atlantic City is a city-wide celebration of culture and art, creating space for several independent artists in the area. The beautification efforts of this organization have been great for tourism, as well as improving the residential community through the power of art. This spotlight panel will highlight 48 Blocks AC, the artists, and the work of the organization.
Location: Exhibit Hall
More about Arts and Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Born to Lead! How to get others to follow you
Moderator: Kevin Wayne Johnson, Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Leading through Personal Relationships
Panelists:
Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour
D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
Lamar Relentless, The 7 F'ing Reason Why Men Don't Want To Get Married
We're bringing Wild N' Out to the 113th NAACP National Convention! Play along with some of your favorites from the Wild N' Out crew.
Location: ACCC, Hall A
Join us as we celebrate ACT-SO winners from their respective categories.
Location: ACCC, Room 403
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Mastering the Art of Branding and Coaching
Moderator: Soncere' Woodford, Author, Declare Your Confidence Queen!
Panelists:
Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
Markette Sheppard, Author, Alphabet In A Flash (ABC workbook and flashcards), Shapes In A Flash & Colors In A Flash
Carolyn Wilson, Magnified Thoughts: A Transitional Journey To Reveal Your Amazing You; H.E.R. Story - Healed, Empowered, Resilient
Angel Livas, Side Hustle to Main Hustle: The Owner's Manual to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
Join members, activists, and supporters from all over the country as we celebrate the first in-person NAACP Convention in over two years, featuring a musical performance by Erica Campbell.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Location: ACCC, Room 401
Fellowship with other delegates from NAACP branches and units from across the country.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
This session will be the introductory pep rally to the Youth & College Convention. Youth leaders will get to represent their region, state, and local units as well as meet national leadership and the hosting NAACP state conference. Youth leaders will learn details about what is planned for the convention as well as be inspired by a series of performances and keynote addresses. We are fired up, and ready to go!
Location: ACCC, Room 403
Fellowship with other NAACP youth advisors from across the country.
Location: ACCC, Room 404
The Youth & College regional meetings are for youth delegates to elect regional leadership and discuss the business of the region, including but not limited to resolutions, convention schedules, upcoming events, and local concerns.
Location: ACCC
- Region 1 - Room 312
- Region II - Rooms 411/412
- Region III - Room 303
- Region IV - Room 401
- Region V - Room 302
- Region VI - Room 402
- Region VII - Room 311
The purpose of regional meetings is to convene with fellow NAACP members to discuss the following:
- Resolutions
- Credentials
- Time and Place
- Rules
- Annual Elections Supervisory
Location: ACCC
- Region 1 - Room 312
- Region II - Rooms 411/412
- Region III - Room 303
- Region IV - Room 401
- Region V - Room 302
- Region VI - Room 402
- Region VII - Room 311
Location: ACCC, Room 421
The battle regarding redistricting continues and election season is beginning with a spate of new voter suppression and nullification laws. The fate of American democracy is at stake. To protect our right to vote, the NAACP Office of the General Counsel is offering two days of FREE Continuing Legal Education training on redistricting and voting rights.
Topic: Voting Rights
Educational sessions will include:
- Legal responses to recent Voter Suppression Laws Passed in FL, TX GA, and other jurisdictions
- Protecting Democracy: A primer on challenging voter suppression and voter nullification laws
Scheduled panelists include lawyers and senior staff from the American Civil Liberties Union; The Law Offices of Carroll Rhodes; Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; NAACP Michigan State Conference; NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.; Middle Tennessee State University; NAACP Texas State Conference; Southern Coalition for Social Justice; Texas Southern University; University of Baltimore School of Law.
This program is open to everyone. You do not need to be a lawyer to attend, but lawyers may receive up to seven (7) CLE credits.
Welcome to the 113th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
NAACP members and delegates will convene together to hear a special message from our leaders.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
- Angel Livas, Side Hustle to Main Hustle: The Owner's Manual to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
- Annie Augustin, HOPPER, A Name For A Friend
- Carolyn Wilson, Magnified Thoughts: A Transitional Journey To Reveal Your Amazing You; H.E.R. Story - Healed, Empowered, Resilient
- Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
- D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
- Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
- Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, The Art of Influence
- Glen Benson, A RACE TO REMEMBER - Racism runs rampant after the election of a Black President
- Gloria Wadsworth, How to Sell YOU...and Your Product, Service, or Idea
- Kevin Wayne Johnson, Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Leading through Personal Relationships
- Lamar Relentless, The 7 F'ing Reason Why Men Don't Want To Get Married
- Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour
- Prisca Barnes, People, Pride and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In
- Regina Robinson, Unstoppable Woman Prayer + Praise + Purpose
- Timid Masses, The Fields We Still Till
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The 51st Annual NAACP Experience is your one-stop shop, where corporate, government, minority, and non-profit exhibitors display their products and services. The NAACP Experience is one of the highlights of the Annual Convention! It will begin on Saturday, July 16, and close on Tuesday, July 19. The NAACP Experience provides the greatest opportunity for sponsors, partners, companies, civic organizations, and vendors to access both the NAACP membership and the local community during our convention. Admission is free and open to the general public.
While perusing through the Experience Hall, visit the Authors' Pavilion to meet your favorite author and purchase a signed copy of their latest works, stop by the Health Pavilion to get free health screenings and testing, or shop in the Retail Expo and purchase goods from small owned businesses. The entire Experience is one you don't want to miss!
For more information, please send an email to exhibits@naacpnet.org.
**Reminder to all of our Exhibitors that the NAACP Experience Exhibitors Access starts at 12:30 PM.
EXHIBITORS:
- Act On Health and Wellness, Booth 135
- African American Heritage Museum of New Jersey, Booth 648
- African Heritage Collection, Booth 439
- AndrewNichols/Art.com, Booth 337
- Atlantic County Health Department, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare FQHC, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Health Engagement, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Pharmacy, Booth 135
- Atlanticare VEHICLE, Booth 129
- Atlantic Cape Community College, Booth 317
- Atlantic City Electric, Booth 729
- Anti Defamation League (ADL), Booth 618
- AVANZAR, Booth 518
- Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance, Booth 422
- BUDDHA BABE, Booth 436
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Booth 522
- City of Atlantic City, Booth 724
- City of Stockton Police Department, Booth 516
- Compassion & Choices, Booth 331
- Equitable Advisors, Booth 622
- ESRI, Booth 616
- Exhibitor - Show Manager Office, Booth 150
- FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Booth 425
- Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 623
- Health Fair Unit, Booth 155
- HELLO ALICE, Booth 625
- Hollywood Bureau, Booth 723
- I Got Power Enterprise, Booth 431
- Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Booth 423
- Island Medical, Booth 135
- NAACP Boutique, Booth 529
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Booth 424
- NAACP Strategy, Booth 609
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - NJ, Booth 135
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Booth 325
- New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, Booth 329
- New Jersey American Water, Booth 519
- New Jersey Law & Public Safety, Booth 416
- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Booth 323
- O.C.E.A.N., Inc., Booth 419
- Peace Corps Response, Booth 417
- Pencil Me In Publications, LLC, Booth 739
- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, Booth 319
- Prudential, Booth 511
- Rutgers University, Booth 525
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Booth 135
- Safe Beginnings, Booth 135
- Sassy & Classy Designs By Tyrica, Booth 437
- Shore Medical Center, Booth 135
- Social Media Lounge (Radion Row), Booth 117
- Temple Health, Booth 135
- The Black Authors Matter Tour, Booth 737
- The Brownstone, Booth 438
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - OSDBU, Booth 624
- U.S. Department of Justice, Booth 429
- Uber, Booth 728
- United States Secret Service, Booth 517
- USDA Rural Development, Booth 524
- VOTING - NAACP Registration Booth, Booth 747
- Wells Fargo, Booth 442
The NextGen Leadership Program provides comprehensive leadership and advocacy training for young adults aiming to become the next generation of civil rights leaders. This half-day training is open to NextGen participants and invited guests only.
Location: ACCC, Room 404
Location:ACCC, Hall C Main Stage
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
The Born Influencer: How To Utilize What's Inside to Make a Difference
Moderator: Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, The Art of Influence
Panelists:
Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
Regina Robinson, Unstoppable Woman Prayer + Praise + Purpose
Kevin Wayne Johnson, Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Leading through Personal Relationships
Gloria Wadsworth, How to Sell YOU…and Your Product, Service, or Idea
Join us as we discuss the state of health in the Black community and how to advocate for health equity and more.
Location: ACCC, Room 403
Price: $55
Environmental justice is an ongoing threat to our society and people. From Flint, Michigan water crisis to Detroit, Ohio, Chicago, Memphis, and Kansas City coal plants pollute the air. These crises aren't just about environmental problems, it's about racism and classism which the African American communities are most vulnerable. Environmental justice is a problem and we must take action now. This will be a conversation with climate leaders about climate solutions and how they can get involved in the fight for environmental climate justice.
Location: ACCC, Hall A
Price: $25
- Welcome Greetings
- Xavier Kent, Louisiana Youth & College State President
- Prayer
- Brianna Reaves, Region 7 Youth Board Member, National Board of Directors, NAACP
- Brunch Buffett Style
- Introduction
- Brianna Reaves, Region 7 Youth Board Member, National Board of Directors, NAACP
- Moderator
- Marcus Sibley, New Jersey Environmental Climate Justice Committee, Chair
- Panelists
- Wes Gobar, Evergreen Action
- Arielle V. King, Environmental Law Institute
- Presentation of Awards & Closing Remarks
- Shevann Steuben, Region 6 Board Member, National Board of Directors, NAACP
- Spinners
- DJ Sophia
Join us for the NAACP Clarence Mitchell Memorial Luncheon as we honor the life and legacy of a stalwart of equal justice, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., who served as the chief Washington lobbyist for the NAACP for nearly three decades.
The luncheon is held in conjunction with a two-day continuing legal education (CLE) program dedicated to training a cadre of attorneys to identify and challenge voter suppression efforts in communities of color during upcoming election cycles.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Price: $60
The credentials committee will meet to review guidelines for NAACP representatives.
Location: ACCC, Room 421
The rules committee will meet to discuss rules and regulations for the NAACP.
Location: ACCC, Room 420
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Racism Still Takes Center Stage in a White Supremacist America
Moderator: Glen Benson, A RACE TO REMEMBER - Racism runs rampant after the election of a Black President
Panelists:
D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
Prisca Barnes, People, Pride and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In
Elvis Slaughter, Author of Moorfield
Timid Masses, The Fields We Still Till
Advisors are the glue of the Youth & College Division's mission of building strong, militant, and capable young leaders. As a mentor and leader, you will learn and strategize with other advisors on proactive best practices, youth roles, and identifying the "model" advisor.
Trainers:
- Sannye Jones. Youth & College State Advisor, Florida State Conference
- Monique Randolph, Youth & College State Advisor, Virginia State Conference
- Karol Ann-Brown, Youth & College State Advisor, Connecticut State Conference
Location: ACCC - Room 402
From housing to campus safety, protecting and ensuring Black students' safety and protection is critical! The Live Movement and the NAACP at Howard University led a 32-day sit-in protest in 2020, winning equitable housing for the Howard student body. Come learn about the strategy that helped Howard win and how it can be applied to your campus organizing.
Trainers:
- Channing Hill, Howard NAACP President
- Aniyah Vines, The Live Movement
Location: ACCC - Room 401
Since our establishment youth units have always mobilized for key issues to advocate for change. Grassroots organizing is a framework in which people from a local community with a common problem work together to solve that issue through solutions that are developed by the community. In this youth workshop, leaders will understand the importance of grassroots tactics and compliance for unit sustainability. Students will learn skills that will help them harness and create power through organizing strategies that can create change within their local communities. We must meet people where they are to mobilize them to action.
Trainers:
- Zellie Imani, Founder, Black Liberation Collective
- Shevann Steuben, Region 6 Board Member & Texas Youth & College State President
Location: ACCC - Room 311
Domestic terrorism and community violence are killing African-Americans. Homicides and mass shootings have increased in the last year. Thoughts and prayers will only take us so far; we need action and policy. Learn about the pillars of self-community and how you can get involved in the national and local fight to end gun violence.
Trainers:
- AU Hogan, LIFE CAMP
- Delano Martin, LIFE CAMP
Location: ACCC - Room 411/412
In 2020, voters turned out across the country, and though we were in a pandemic, the presidential election cycle taught us how we can be as innovative as possible to get out the vote. It was both digital and grassroots organizing that supported these efforts. From Vote 4 Me to the Mobilization Captain program these field programs mobilized our base to recruit, register and turn out voters. Come learn more about organizing tactics and field programs to recruit, register, and turn out voters in the 2022 midterm.
Trainers:
Phaedra Jackson, NAACP, National Campaigns Director
Tyler Sterling, NAACP, Director of Mobilization
Samuel Blackwood, Project Ready New Jersey
Location: ACCC - Room 312
Redistricting has a direct impact on voting. Join us as we discuss the effects of redistricting on Black communities with the New Jersey State Conference Youth & College.
SPEAKERS:
Ma'isha Aziz, Esq.
NJ licensed Attorney who is the advisor of the NJSC YC NAACP and Region 2 Adult Rep, and former secretary of the NJ Redistricing Cohort of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Jasmine Jones
Bachelor of Arts Law and Justice Rowan University and President for the NJSC YC NAACP, received a grant for their redistricting efforts.
Henal Patel, Esq.
Director, Democracy & Justice Program
Kevin Bernard,
2nd Vice-President; B.S. Political Science Montclair State University
Location: ACCC - Room 302
When voting rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up and fight back! Join our cousins from NAACP LDF to learn how to ensure that you're always equipped to fight for voting rights and voter accessibility. This is the foundation of civic engagement, access, and learning the many opportunities/roles to expand access to the ballot.
Trainers:
- CeCe Huddleston, Voting Rights Trainer, Legal Defense Fund
- Jared Evans, Policy Council, Legal Defense Fund
Location: ACCC - Room 303
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Shifting Gears: Survival Tips When Moving From Employee to Entrepreneur
Moderator: Angel Livas, Side Hustle to Main Hustle: The Owner's Manual to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
Panelists:
Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
Lamar Relentless, The 7 F'ing Reason Why Men Don't Want To Get Married
Monique Morman, H.E.R. Story-Healed, Empowered, Resilient
The election supervisory committee will convene to reassess election procedures and guidelines for the upcoming year.
Location: ACCC, Room 421
Join our policy team as we discuss legislative and public policy issues and how to combat them together.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Location: ACCC, Hall C Main Stage
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
The Presidents Council will convene to celebrate and work toward solutions for the upcoming year.
Location: Hard Rock, Etess Arena
Young people have always been at the forefront of every revolutionary movement in America, from the nonviolent protests against segregated lunch counters in the 1960s to the uprising protests after the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others in 2020. Protest has always been the tool that young people use to fight back against violence and injustice in our community, protest is the language of the people.
Today, in 2022 we are bombarded with a multitude of critical issues that will impact the future of Black youth. From mass shootings to continued police brutality, campus and community safety, as well as legislation designed to keep us from protesting or voting, in addition to inaccessible rising costs of higher education. As we continue to navigate the new world in which we live, we must use this opportunity to organize for change with new structures, tools, and tactics to create the counterculture of our future.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Join us for a reception with NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson. This event features interactive games, social media activations, and a musical performance by NAACP Image Award & Grammy-Winning Artist PJ Morton.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Fellowship with NAACP college students from across the country over food and fun at the 113th NAACP National Convention.
Location: Tropicana, Salon 1 & 2
Fellowship with youth council members from across the country over food and fun at the 113th NAACP National Convention.
Location: Showboat Hotel Arcade
Fellowship with NAACP young professionals from across the country over food and fun at the 113th NAACP National Convention.
Location: Ocean Hotel, Club H2Q
The Youth & College Regional meetings are for Youth Delegates to elect Regional Leadership and discuss the business of the Region. Including but not limited to resolutions, convention schedules, upcoming events, and local concerns.
Location: ACCC
- Region 1 - Room 312
- Region II - Rooms 411/412
- Region III - Room 303
- Region IV - Room 401
- Region V - Room 302
- Region VI - Room 402
- Region VII - Room 311
The purpose of regional meetings is to convene with fellow NAACP members to discuss the following:
- Resolutions
- Credentials
- Time and Place
- Rules
- Annual Elections Supervisory
Location: ACCC
- Region 1 - Room 312
- Region II - Rooms 411/412
- Region III - Room 303
- Region IV - Room 401
- Region V - Room 302
- Region VI - Room 402
- Region VII - Room 311
Welcome to the 113th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
Each year during the Annual Convention, NAACP members establish critical policy and program priorities for the upcoming year. Delegates will approve resolutions to further our work on various issues that impact the Black community, from voting rights to education.
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
- Angel Livas, Side Hustle to Main Hustle: The Owner's Manual to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
- Carolyn Wilson, Magnified Thoughts: A Transitional Journey To Reveal Your Amazing You; H.E.R. Story - Healed, Empowered, Resilient
- Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
- D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
- Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
- Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, The Art of Influence
- Kevin Wayne Johnson, Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Leading through Personal Relationships
- Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour
- Regina Robinson, Unstoppable Woman Prayer + Praise + Purpose
- Treston Irby, HIATUS
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
The Faces of Man: Survival of the Black Man in the 21st Century
Moderator: D. John Jackson, What About Me: Walking The Tightrope as a Black Man in America
Panelists:
Treston Irby, HIATUS
Nikko Toogood, The Black Authors Matter Tour
NAACP delegates will gather to elect the at-large member for the NAACP National Board of Directors.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
Location: ACCC, Hall C
The 51st Annual NAACP Experience is your one-stop shop, where corporate, government, minority, and non-profit exhibitors display their products and services. The NAACP Experience is one of the highlights of the Annual Convention! It will begin on Saturday, July 16, and close on Tuesday, July 19. The NAACP Experience provides the greatest opportunity for sponsors, partners, companies, civic organizations, and vendors to access both the NAACP membership and the local community during our convention. Admission is free and open to the general public.
While perusing through the Experience Hall, visit the Authors' Pavilion to meet your favorite author and purchase a signed copy of their latest works, stop by the Health Pavilion to get free health screenings and testing, or shop in the Retail Expo and purchase goods from small owned businesses. The entire Experience is one you don't want to miss!
For more information, please send an email to exhibits@naacpnet.org.
EXHIBITORS:
- Act On Health and Wellness, Booth 135
- African American Heritage Museum of New Jersey, Booth 648
- African Heritage Collection, Booth 439
- AndrewNichols/Art.com, Booth 337
- Atlantic County Health Department, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare FQHC, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Health Engagement, Booth 135
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Pharmacy, Booth 135
- Atlanticare VEHICLE, Booth 129
- Atlantic Cape Community College, Booth 317
- Atlantic City Electric, Booth 729
- Anti Defamation League (ADL), Booth 618
- AVANZAR, Booth 518
- Black Real Estate Professionals Alliance, Booth 422
- BUDDHA BABE, Booth 436
- Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Booth 522
- City of Atlantic City, Booth 724
- City of Stockton Police Department, Booth 516
- Compassion & Choices, Booth 331
- Equitable Advisors, Booth 622
- ESRI, Booth 616
- Exhibitor - Show Manager Office, Booth 150
- FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Booth 425
- Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Booth 623
- Health Fair Unit, Booth 155
- HELLO ALICE, Booth 625
- Hollywood Bureau, Booth 723
- I Got Power Enterprise, Booth 431
- Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Booth 423
- Island Medical, Booth 135
- NAACP Boutique, Booth 529
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Booth 424
- NAACP Strategy, Booth 609
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - NJ, Booth 135
- New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Booth 325
- New Jersey Black Women Physicians Association, Booth 329
- New Jersey American Water, Booth 519
- New Jersey Law & Public Safety, Booth 416
- NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Booth 323
- O.C.E.A.N., Inc., Booth 419
- Peace Corps Response, Booth 417
- Pencil Me In Publications, LLC, Booth 739
- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, Booth 319
- Prudential, Booth 511
- Rutgers University, Booth 525
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Booth 135
- Safe Beginnings, Booth 135
- Sassy & Classy Designs By Tyrica, Booth 437
- Shore Medical Center, Booth 135
- Social Media Lounge (Radion Row), Booth 117
- Temple Health, Booth 135
- The Black Authors Matter Tour, Booth 737
- The Brownstone, Booth 438
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - OSDBU, Booth 624
- U.S. Department of Justice, Booth 429
- Uber, Booth 728
- United States Secret Service, Booth 517
- USDA Rural Development, Booth 524
- VOTING - NAACP Registration Booth, Booth 747
- Wells Fargo, Booth 442
Location: ACCC, Hall C Main Stage
More about Arts and Entertainment Day:
Arts and Entertainment Day is a series of brief conversations and presentations on the power and impact of the arts and entertainment in our communities. The series is designed to provide NAACP members and convention attendees insights into African American contributions to pop culture and explore the role of artists as activists. The series of topics will engage, entertain and enlighten those attending the 113th NAACP National Convention.Looking for a change in your career? The NAACP Virtual Career Fair has partnered with companies across the country seeking Black professionals just like you! This event is designed to bring over 30 employers and job seekers together, virtually, for jobs that can be done remotely or on-site.
There is no better time to join the NAACP than now. With several social media activations, presentations from our Activist and Youth Activist of the Year, as well as an invigorating keynote speech from civil rights attorney, Ben Crump, this event is one you don't want to miss!
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Price: $60
Highly emerging industries and corporations, on an ongoing basis, are increasing Black talent in executive roles and manager positions. But there is still a need to identify the next generation of Black talent in the spaces of STEM, Health, Arts/Entertainment, and athletics. The NAACP is creating career pathways for NAACP Youth & College members to create ongoing efforts to eliminate the racial wealth gap by meeting with representatives to learn more about their cooperation/industry and opportunities you can benefit from.
Location: ACCC, Hall A
Location: ACCC, Hall C Main Stage
Location: ACCC, Exhibit Hall B
Channeling Your Inner Thoughts
Moderator: Deborah Robinson, Daisy Bates: IN HER OWN WORDS
Panelists:
Carolyn Wilson & Andrea Adams, Magnified Thoughts: A Transitional Journey To Reveal Your Amazing You: H.E.R. Story-Healed, Empowered, Resilient
Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, The Art of Influence
Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Insatiable Revenge
Location: ACCC, Room 411/412
The civic engagement session will focus on protecting and preserving our Democracy by building Black Political Power through civic engagement at the ballot box and through advocacy/policy. Black voter engagement in 2022 and beyond include building trust, understanding concerns, and pain points, and stressing power through voting collective action, building a strong coalition through collaboration and partnership. This session will lift up why research and data analysis are pivotal to determining the location-specific priorities/targets and the resonant messaging needed to engage and mobilize both high-propensity Black voters as campaign volunteers and low-propensity Black voters to the ballot box during this cycle. This session will be focused on empowering our units to lean into local community organizing and highlighting elections at every level on the ballot and midterm engagement.
Location: ACCC, Room 311
Sustainable and impactful fundraising practices are integral to supporting the effective and impactful delivery of an organization's mission and vision. Join us for a session that will provide foundational fundraising knowledge and opportunities for high-impact fundraising, both in and out of the NAACP network.
Location: ACCC, Room 312
Over the past year, students across P-12 have reentered traditional classrooms. Students, parents, teachers, and other educational stakeholders have been charged with reinventing learning in a new age of technology, racial reckoning, and liberation efforts for LBBTQ+ to name a few. As we consider the changing landscape of education, we must, first and foremost, evaluate these shifts with regard to how students begin their educational journey as early learners. This session will feature leading experts in early childhood education and diversity as well as other leaders in early childhood policy and practice. Panelists will discuss issues, trends, and current efforts toward equitable outcomes in preschool educational spaces at large with specific attention to current social and political shifts and their impact on early learners.
Location: ACCC, Room 401
President Biden made historic commitments to use every lever at their disposal to advance environmental justice and spur economic opportunity for disadvantaged communities. And within his first weeks in office, he established the Justice40 Initiative. Justice40 is a whole-of-government effort to ensure that Federal agencies work with states and local communities to make good on President Biden's promise to deliver at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from Federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities. Join us as we explore the progress and impacts made by Justice 40 as well as the gaps needed to be closed as we invest in frontline communities.
Location: ACCC, Room 201/202
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the American health care system in a way none could have ever imagined. It exposed inadequacies in the health supply chain, exacerbated existing access and affordability issues, and brought to light the disparities faced by Black Americans and people of color throughout the nation. Join us as we unpack the disparate toll this health crisis has taken on communities of color and chart the path forward towards equitable, quality care for Black Americans.
Location: ACCC, Room 302
Often regarded as the American Dream, the two-story home with a white picket fence is simply unattainable for many. Due to the historic legacy of systemic racism, ongoing housing discrimination, and inequitable policies, the pathway to homeownership, both a dream and generational wealth-building tool, is often inaccessible for Black Americans. Persistent racial wealth gaps and growing income inequality exacerbate these barriers and continue to burden hardworking families who are often unable to save for a down payment due to a lack of financial resources and steady employment that pays a living wage. Where do we go from here? How do we ensure equal housing opportunities and secure a source of wealth for future generations? Join us as we unpack these systemic barriers and the innovative work being done to reverse the long-lasting impacts of income equality and housing discrimination.
Location: ACCC, Room 303
The murder of George Floyd triggered the uprising of protest and protesters around the world. Two years later the communities most affected by the police brutality and violence that claimed the lives of Mr. Floyd and others continue to be in a state of crisis. Very little has changed in terms of policy and practice. Violence towards the Black community has increased not only at the hands of some wayward law enforcement agencies but also at the hands of individuals committed to racial hate and backlash. Join us as we unpack what happens after the protestors go home and the communities we serve are left vulnerable.
Members of the National Youth Works Committee will convene to discuss future projects to further the work of NAACP youth and college chapters.
Location: ACCC, Room 416
Each NextGen class culminates the end of their training with a class graduation. This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of the NextGen class. The graduation and reception are open to 2019 NextGen graduates, 2020 NextGen graduates, all members, and registered convention attendees
Location: ACCC, Rooms 402/403
Join us as we acknowledge the bravery and sacrifices of NAACP veterans with various community service and leadership awards.
Location: ACCC, Room 419
Hosted by Grammy and Image Award-nominated Mykal Kilgore, the inaugural LGBTQ+ Freedom reception will honor the advocacy and commitment to the Black Queer community. With a live ballroom (vogue) performance from the Legendary House of Ninja based out of NYC, this reception will highlight the need for continued civil rights initiatives so that everyone can thrive. It's an event you don't want to miss!
Location: Borgata, Central Conference Center
Wear your best sneakers to the Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Awards Gala Sneaker Ball! Enjoy the company of your youth and college colleagues as we honor their work throughout the year with special guest, Desi Banks.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Price: $45
The party continues! Join Youth & College for the gala after-party to celebrate the awardees from the Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Awards Gala Sneaker Ball.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Dismantling White Supremacy
White Supremacy is a systemic and interlocking web of social, political, cultural, legal, and educational institutions, empowered to effect inequitable policy and practice, in order to preserve the economic dominance of a privileged class at the expense of the disenfranchised. The NAACP is committed to eradicating the legacy and perpetuation of this global scourge. Noted thought leaders Kimberlé Crenshaw, and Tim Wise join NAACP President/CEO Derrick Johnson in an in-depth deconstruction and solution-based analysis of the subject.
Speakers:
Derrick Johnson
President and CEO, NAACPKimberlé Crenshaw
Co-Founder & Executive Director, The African American Policy Forum; Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law SchoolTim Wise
Author/EducatorLocation: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Welcome to the 113th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
If needed, delegates will gather to elect an at-large member who has advanced to the run-off elections for the NAACP National Board of Directors.
Location: ACCC, Hall C
Join us for a night of jazz on Chicken Bone Beach with fellow NAACP members. Come ready to have a good time with activists across the country!
Location: Chicken Bone Beach
Two Movements: One Goal
Join the NAACP Labor Committee for a luncheon dedicated to the advocacy of labor workers across the country.
Keynote Speaker: Ray Curry, International President, UAW
Special Presentation by Hip-Hop Legend Kurtis Blow
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
Price: $60
This is Power: Workers Organizing for Solidarity and a Voice in the Workplace
Worker activism across the U.S. has surged since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country in early 2020. The strained labor market further galvanized support for unionization, and workers have seized the moment to demand higher wages and improved benefits.
Unions have been able to secure enhanced safety measures, increase pay, expand paid sick leave, and in terms of furloughs or work-share arrangements; save jobs. Grocery stores, warehouses, hospitals, nursing homes, fast food restaurants, coffee shops, schools, and health clinics — unionized and nonunionized — all saw walkouts in 2020 and 2021.
In 2022, workers continue to demand higher wages, better benefits, and more paid time off. They continue to take collective action in organizing strikes, sick-outs, protests, and union organizing!
This panel will examine three of the most-watched union organizing campaigns of 2022: Amazon Labor Union, Starbuck Workers United and National Hip-Hop Alliance and SAG-AFTRA.
Location: Borgata, Borgata Ballroom
First instituted in 1914 by the late J.E. Spingarn–then NAACP Chairman of the Board of Directors– this gold medal was awarded for the highest or noblest achievement by an American Negro during the preceding year or years. At the 113th NAACP National Convention, we will honor South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn as we continue to support pressing issues including the Equality Act.
Special performance by NAACP Image Award & Grammy-nominated recording artist, Tony! Toni! Toné!
Location: ACCC, Hall D/Flex Hall
Price: $150