


ABOUT
The mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. We aim to achieve this mission by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
The DeSoto County (MS) Branch was established in 1961 and is led by Pastor Robert Tipton, Jr., President.
ISSUES

Police Brutality/Criminal Justice
We seek to eliminate harsh and unfair sentencing practices that are responsible for mass incarceration and racial disparities in the prison system . . .

Education
We seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education and study local educational conditions affecting minority groups . . .

Family/Mental Health
We work to promote, protect, and maintain the health of African-Americans, assess the health needs of the community, and advocate for equal access to health education, care, treatment . . .
DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT
1961
10
185,314
114
Year Established
Towns/Cities
Served
Population of DeSoto County
(2020 Census Estimate)
Current
Membership
CONTACT
Inquiries
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Contact Us
Mailing Address
NAACP DeSoto County (MS) Branch - #5574
P.O. Box 236
Hernando, MS 38632
Tel: 901-415-4936


