Springfield NAACP
Standing Committees
Standing committees are the backbone of the NAACP, where meaningful work begins to support and uplift our community. We rely on dedicated volunteers to contribute their time and talents as committee members.
Below is a list of our standing committees and their purpose. If you are ready to get involved, please email info@springfieldnaacp.org or call 217-789-2721.
Description NAACP Standing Committee
Community Coordination
The Committee on Community Coordination shall enlist the support of other community organizations on issues affecting the interests of African Americans and other communities of color.
Communications, Press, Publicity, and Technology Committee
The purpose of the Communications, Press, Publicity, and Technology Committee is to:
- Promote media content that aligns with the NAACP’s mission to eliminate racial isolation and fear while fostering multiracial and cultural understanding.
- Work to eliminate employment segregation and discrimination within communications, arts, and sciences industries, including radio, telephone, television, motion pictures, newspapers, books, computer communications, business, and cable television.
- Advocate for Black and minority ownership and control of print, electronic media, and technology enterprises—both hardware and software.
- Monitor local and national media, with a focus on advertising performance, to ensure fair representation and accountability.
- Provide the National Office with research and data on local businesses engaged in communications, arts, sciences, and technology.
- Ensure that all people have a meaningful right to choose from and access a variety of high-quality telecommunications goods and services at reasonable costs.
- Promote the use of current and emerging technologies in ways that uphold truth, avoid inherent programming biases, and educate the public on both positive and negative aspects of the evolving technology landscape.
- Embrace technology as a key social determinant of health by advocating and educating at the grassroots level.
- Monitor social media and other outlets to maintain appropriate branding, marketing, and proprietary use in alignment with NAACP standards.
LGBTQIA+ Committee
The purpose of the LGBTQIA+ Committee is to:
- Receive and address complaints of discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals, whether in public or private settings, promoting equity and justice.
- Study and assess conditions in the local community for LGBTQIA+ persons, identifying and addressing issues and concerns to foster a safe and inclusive environment.
- Disseminate information and provide support to eliminate discrimination and enhance understanding and acceptance.
- Collaborate with other Standing Committees on projects of mutual interest, strengthening advocacy and outreach efforts.