Montclair’s NAACP story is deeply intertwined with the town’s history. During the civil rights movement, members of our branch organized and marched for desegregation, fair housing, and equal education. In the decades that followed, the branch became a hub for advocacy — leading initiatives on community policing, school reform, and civic engagement that continue to shape our town today.

Our legacy is built on the sacrifices and determination of those who refused to be silent in the face of injustice. Today, we honor their courage by continuing their work — striving for equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all. While history has shown us that we are only as strong as our weakest link, our forefathers clearly demonstrated the power that we have when we stand up freedom, rise up for justice and speak up for equality!

WHO WE ARE

The NAACP is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the world committed to advocating for political, social, educational and economic equality of all people.  

WHAT WE DO

• Advocate: We advocate for an even playing field in all aspects of society

• Litigate:  We litigate where systems of inequity are identified as an assault to the human and constitutional rights of all people.

• Mobilize: We empower individuals to become leaders and to take responsibility for the welfare of our communities by actively participating in the voting process.