Chicago Westside Branch Naacp

The NAACP is a membership-driven organization made up of over 400,000 members who operate through local and regional branches/units in every state.

We meet the first Saturday of every month at 1:00 P.M. The location is 5820 West Chicago Avenue

06/16/2026

Westside families deserve a meaningful voice in the decisions that impact our children, our schools, and our communities.

The NAACP Chicago Westside Branch, in partnership with Westside community-based organizations, invites you to join us for Westside Education Priorities: A Conversation Among Stakeholders.

We will come together with parents, students, educators, advocates, and community members to discuss what our children need, what our schools deserve, and how we move forward with clear priorities rooted in community voice.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
6:00 PM
Michele Clark Magnet High School
5101 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60644

Please share and make plans to attend.

05/28/2026

June kicks off Men’s Health month and we are excited to share a west side event from our partners at Kingdom Baptist Church

05/14/2026

👊🏾🔥 Ladies, it’s time to move with confidence.
The NAACP Chicago Westside Branch is opening registration for Ladies Self-Defense Classes, and we want you in the room. This is about building skills, strengthening awareness, and creating safer communities together.

✅ FREE
✅ Ages 13 and up
✅ Food and incentives provided
🕠 Every Thursday | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
📅 6 weeks | May 14 to June 18, 2026
📍 Garfield Park Gold Dome | 100 N. Central Ave

Each session includes 60 minutes of training and 30 minutes of reflection. Come ready to learn, connect, and leave feeling more prepared.
Tag a sister, a niece, a daughter, a friend. Then pull up together. Please share. 💛🖤

05/06/2026

Join the Health Committee and Women in NAACP for our annual FREE Women’s Health Yoga Brunch!

We will be having a 1hr Beginner Yoga Class and Soundbath followed by a seated brunch where we will discuss key women’s health issues impacting Black women.

We will be offering complimentary yoga mats to registered attendees on a first come first served basis.

Register at : https://bit.ly/2026YogaBrunch

04/13/2026

📣 Chicago, we need you!

The 2026 NAACP National Convention is coming to our city, and the Chicago Westside Branch is calling for local volunteers to help us show the nation what Chicago leadership looks like.

If you have ever wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself, this is your moment. Volunteer roles may include:

✅ Registration and check in support
✅ Session and room monitoring
✅ Event logistics and operations

🗓️ July 18–22
📍 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616

Tap in and sign up by scanning the QR code or visiting:

https://tinyurl.com/NAACP2026ConventionVolunteers

Bring your time, your heart, and your Chicago pride. Let’s represent Chicago with excellence. Please share!

04/11/2026

Come learn about how protecting the environment also protects your body and wallet.

Get raffles tickets for every seminar and table you visit for a chance to win spectacular prizes like a fridge, washer, drier, tv, eco baskets, bike, scooter and more!!

Register today!

Hungry?? We’re serving brunch such as shrimp + grits, chicken & waffles, hibachi noodles, sweet and savory biscuits, jerk wraps, vegan meatballs and much more!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984094792936?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2026

Update: We are 10days away and space is limited! Register today!

In celebration of National Black Maternal Health Week and this year’s powerful theme, “Rooted in Justice & Joy,” the Chicago Westside Branch Naacp Health Committee warmly invites Black mothers at every stage of motherhood to gather for an evening of rest, restoration, and collective healing.

Motherhood is sacred—and it can also be heavy. This healing circle creates space to gently address childbirth trauma, postpartum mental health, motherhood supports, and more, all within a nurturing community that understands. Come as you are to rest, connect, be held, and leave renewed.

✨ Sacred Rest: A Healing Circle for Black Mothers ✨
📅 April 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Columbus Park Refectory - 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL

This intimate gathering will be co-facilitated by two dynamic clinicians from Meek Wellness and the Cent(HER)ed Collective. Together, they will guide participants through moments of reflection and connection, traditional healing practices, and meaningful dialogue—while also creating opportunities to build community, strengthen support systems, and advocate for change in the maternal and child health landscape.

While some discussions may center postpartum experiences, ALL mothers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

🍽️ Dinner will be served, and space is limited—registration is required.

Please register by April 10th at:
👉 https://bit.ly/SacredRest26

🧸 Childcare Support:
We are actively working to accommodate mothers who need childcare in order to attend. Please follow the instructions on the Eventbrite page to indicate your childcare needs. You can email me directly with questions.

We look forward to sharing this sacred space with you!