NAACP State Legislative Advocacy Month

Calling on Our Lawmakers All Month Long

State governments make critical decisions that shape the lives of Black communities — from education and access to healthcare, to criminal justice, economic opportunity, voting rights, and environmental health. Policies enacted at the state level determine the resources, rights, and protections our communities receive. 

State Legislative Advocacy Month (SLAM) is a nationwide effort this March where NAACP advocates will organize, mobilize, and engage state legislators and decision-makers to advance equitable public policy. Whether you join a planned Advocacy Day at the state capital or coordinate actions with your local unit, SLAM is an opportunity for our collective voice to be heard and counted.