The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a program designed to highlight the talents of children of African descent. The Sacramento NAACP hosted this program for several years. We took several students to our national convention to compete and to engage with other talented Black youth around the country. When President Barnes chaired the ACT-SO committee, she won a national NAACP award for her willingness to assist other NAACP branches with their ACT-SO Program.

The Youth Council is a group of civically engaged students who lead their own NAACP Branch. They have hosted events in the community for other Black students, such as domestic violence awareness and how to build a professional network on LinkedIn.

Black students deserve quality education without discrimination. Over the last ten years, the Sacramento NAACP, through its Education Committee, has advocated for and successfully assisted with the release of data demonstrating that Black students are suspended at higher rates than their counterparts. In response to the demand for education assistance, the Sacramento NAACP created a complaint form to allow families to report discrimination in schools and request education advocacy.

The Sacramento NAACP has a history of criminal justice advocacy in the Sacramento community. Every third (3rd) Saturday of the month, the Branch provides an opportunity for residents to connect with legal professionals during our Legal Redress Clinic. Additionally, the Branch hosts “Know Your Rights” seminars to inform the community on ways to protect themselves when encountering the police.

On many occasions, people need immediate advocacy from the Sacramento NAACP. The community requests our assistance after experiencing racial discrimination by the police and/or judicial system.

In 2020, The Sacramento NAACP hosted one of the largest rallies in the city to honor the life of George Floyd and fight for criminal justice reform.

In 2023, The Branch fought against the jail expansion to ensure that funds are allocated for appropriate mental health care instead of criminalizing mental health. Additionally, the Branch called for an independent investigation of the murder of a Black man on SacRT who was experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Sacramento NAACP health committee advocates for Black residents during their most vulnerable times. Second Vice President Stacy Anderson connects families to resources. She often visits members of our community in the hospital and helps advocate for better health outcomes. Our Health Committee Chair, Dr. J. Bianca Roberts, was instrumental in facilitating clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic so that the community could be educated and vaccinated

The Health Committee also hosts several programs focused on access to quality healthcare. The Branch plans to hold a health summit where the community could learn about various healthcare initiatives.

DescriptiThe Sacramento NAACP Economic Justice Committee provides our community with information on how to close the wealth gap. Economic Justice Chair Tanisha Broadway hosted several educational seminars about homeowners such as:

- Securing funding for down payments

- Connecting with a real estate agent

- Credit Education

- Mortgage/Interests

The Branch has also held seminars on credit recovery, understanding the stock market, and life insurance.

The Sacramento NAACP has been extremely vocal about local issues in our community. The Branch wants to make sure that our elected officials incorporate the needs of the Black community in their decision making. The executive committee often appears at the City Council and Board of Supervisors meetings to advocate for policy change and the redistribution of resources to the communities who need them the most.

During the 2024 election cycle, the Branch hosted a Mayoral Candidate Forum to allow our community access to information about the City’s election. We also hosted information sessions and registration drives to increase voter registration, engagement, and education.