The NAACP Jacksonville Branch was initially charted in November of 1988, with Rev. Benjamin Craft Jr. serving as the first President. Following a racially charged incident in January 2008, Mr. Ivory Tillman and Mr. Joe (Broadway Joe) Booker were instrumental in re-establishing the Jacksonville branch of the NAACP. The branch was chartered on May 20, 2008.The NAACP Jacksonville Branch is comprised of volunteers as part of a historic legacy. We strive to contribute to the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.