MS NAACP 80th Convention

80th Annual Mississippi State Conference Convention & Policy Institute

November 6–8, 2025 | Jackson Convention Center | 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 80th Annual Mississippi State Conference Convention & Policy Institute! This milestone event will celebrate eight decades of powerful advocacy by the MS NAACP while equipping our communities for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

This year’s convention will highlight health, membership, and civic engagement—issues central to building a stronger and more equitable Mississippi. Together, we’ll reflect on our rich 80-year legacy, examine pressing policy issues, and chart the course for our continued advocacy.

✨ Convention Highlights

• Dynamic panels and expert speakers addressing today’s most urgent topics.
• A celebration of Mississippi culture with Catfish & Blues in partnership with the City of Jackson and the National Folk Festival, featuring the legendary Bobby Rush.
• The Freedom Fund Banquet, headlined by keynote speaker Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice President of the NAACP National Board of Directors.
• A vibrant Youth & College Convention, offering young leaders the tools, guidance, and inspiration to Make Democracy Work in Mississippi.

Join us as we honor the past, engage the present, and build a future rooted in justice and equity.