To the Members of the New Hanover County Board of Elections, On behalf of the NAACP New Hanover County Branch, we respectfully urge you to establish an additional early voting site in the central area of Wilmington. This action is necessary to ensure equitable access to early voting for all...
June 9, 2025, Wilmington, NC – New Hanover County NAACP, in partnership with PBS North Carolina and Working Films invite community members to a free screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898. The film shares the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection...
Speech to City Council: Support for Chief Donny Williams Ladies and gentlemen of the council, I stand before you today for the second time to advocate for Chief Donny Williams and to address the ongoing scrutiny regarding his legacy as Chief of the Wilmington Police Department. With less than 50...
Wilmington, NC – May 7, 2025 – A recent community survey of 122 local residents offers valuable insight into public perceptions of the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), highlighting strengths in leadership and responsiveness, while identifying opportunities to strengthen community trust and...