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"Words are no substitute for impact and action."
The next generation of civil rights leaders find a home and support at NAACP. These youth bring the vibrancy and unique perspective that continues our legacy of advocating for Black lives.
"There's a lot of conversations about the problems impacting our communities, but we have to tell young people that they have the power to create the solutions."
YOUTH AND COLLEGE
National Director, Youth & College
Tylik McMillan is a nationally recognized civil rights activist, strategist, and advocate for justice, equity, and youth power. He currently serves as the National Director of Youth and College of the NAACP.
A proud HBCU graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and son of the South, he has led movements from the streets to the halls of Congress, organizing for voting rights, climate justice, and public education. He has been recognized by former Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden-Harris White House as a prominent young voice helping to lead our nation forward.
NAACP Youth & College Division 90th anniversary Testimonial
For 90 years, the NAACP Youth & College Division has been a training ground for leaders, organizers, artists, educators, and freedom fighters. We are collecting testimonials from current and former Youth & College members to document the impact of this division on your life, leadership, and community. Your story may be featured in anniversary materials including videos, publications, social media, and live programming. You can send any media, pictures + videos to youthcollege@naacpnet.org
Youth and College Membership Structure
Youth & College Division Staff
The Youth & College Division Staff is responsible for the day to day operation of the Division located in the National Headquarters of the NAACP in Baltimore, Maryland and seven regional locations. The staff creates the Division’s National Agenda and supports NAACP Youth Units, via training and field events, toward the fulfillment of that Agenda.
State Youth & College Division (approx. 37):
NAACP State Youth & College Divisions are designed to create specific agendas that address issues facing young people in a given state. State Youth & College Divisions also provide training and support to the youth units within their state. Each State Youth & College Division consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Advisor and additional officers elected bi-annually by the youth members during their State Conference in the fall.
Local Units (approx. 600 units with 25,000 members)
ACT-SO
ACT-SO is rooted in the firm conviction that all students can succeed and compete at the same or superior levels as their counterparts in classrooms, boardrooms and laboratories across this nation and abroad.
ACT-SO provides a forum through which youth of African descent demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes.
The Committee on Young Adult
The Committee on Young Adult shall consist of Branch members twenty-one (21) - forty (40) years of age. It shall be the function of the Committee to:
(1) support all branch activities;
(2) stimulate interest through advocacy training and solicit membership of twenty-one (21) - forty (40) years of age;
(3) create a mentorship program (Branch to Young Adults and Young Adults to Youth Units) to serve as a support bridge from Youth and College to Branch participation;
(4) provide networking and social opportunities for young adults in the local community;
(5) encourage the participation of young adults in all activities and leadership within the Branch.
Junior Youth Councils
High School NAACP Chapters
High School NAACP Chapters
Junior youth councils are for our youngest activists, under the age of 13. These local councils provide interactive and entertaining instruction on the history of Africans in the Diaspora.
High School NAACP Chapters
High School NAACP Chapters
High School NAACP Chapters
High schools across the country have NAACP chapters for their students, offering training and leadership development necessary for mobilization and community education. Don't have one we can help you create one!
Youth Councils
High School NAACP Chapters
Youth Councils
Part of our local units, Youth Councils provide training and leadership development for young adults under the
age of 25..
local youth opportunities
Free Student Membership
Free Student Membership
Free Student Membership
Membership benefit covers one student- w/valid student ID- named on card and two museum/library guest passes.
As a member of our branch, our branch membership permits access to events, some free of cost or discounted. Record your stories. Leave your legacy.
7TH GRADE INITIATIVE
Free Student Membership
Free Student Membership
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine offers all local seventh graders a free membership to the YMCA. Kids at this age are discovering who they are, and we want to ensure that they’re set up for future success through an active lifestyle.