SINCE 1916

Fighting for Civil Justice for all Americans in Gary, IN USA

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welcome to naacp gary

The Gary, Indiana Branch of the NAACP was formed in 1916. Currently, the branch continues to support the programs and policies of the NAACP with aggressive action at the local level, with our focus on education.

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.

NAACP Life Membership Gala

Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, CNN's Angela Rye, and NAACP Gary Branch President Steve Mays. (Photo Provided)

 

The NAACP Gary Branch hosted its Life Membership Gala: A Black & White Affair on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana.  Read more here!

NAACP Life Membership Gala

ACT-SO Youth Program 

ACT-SO National Bronze Medalist Ellis Dumas, IV
won in Poetry: Written "America To Me."

Images courtesy of Crusader Newspapers

Gary NAACP Scholarship Recipients