Wichita Falls NAACP Revives Local Chapter

The civil rights organization aims to boost civic engagement and community relations in the city.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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After years without an active local chapter, the NAACP is once again establishing a presence in Wichita Falls, Texas. The organization's leaders say their mission is rooted in civic engagement, encouraging residents from all backgrounds to participate in conversations about the city's future and work to address ongoing issues around equality and community progress.

Why it matters

The NAACP has historically played a significant role in Wichita Falls, advocating for equality and community advancement. The revival of the local chapter signals a renewed commitment to addressing systemic challenges and ensuring all residents feel included in the city's forward momentum.

The details

The local NAACP chapter says its immediate priorities include improving community relations, which leaders believe have weakened in recent years. Organizers are encouraging residents to join the chapter and become involved in its efforts to drive civic engagement and find practical solutions to the community's concerns.

  • The NAACP chapter in Wichita Falls had been inactive for several years before being reestablished in 2026.
  • The chapter is currently in the process of recruiting new members and organizing its initial priorities and initiatives.

The players

Valerie Rhodes

Secretary of the NAACP Wichita Falls chapter.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of people believe that we have overcome, but we can see that we're still dealing with some issues and some problems and underlying factors that still have not let all overcome.”

— Valerie Rhodes, NAACP Wichita Falls Secretary (texomashomepage.com)

“Wichita Falls has always had a very strong NAACP, a NAACP that's not only made a difference to the city and state but has made a difference in this country and to this world because of some of the support that our local NAACP has shown certain people to advance in our community and in our nation.”

— Valerie Rhodes, NAACP Wichita Falls Secretary (texomashomepage.com)

“Like our shirts say on the back, the NAACP is not just a black thing, it's a civil rights thing. It's a civic engagement thing. We need volunteers and people that have issues and concerns to feel that they can come forward with those issues, either to our organization or other organizations. Then we can share with each other and make sure that there's solutions that are practical for our people.”

— Valerie Rhodes, NAACP Wichita Falls Secretary (texomashomepage.com)

“I think Wichita Falls is on the preface of becoming the city that we always wanted to be and should be and need to be. As we move forward, we need to make sure that all of our citizens, all of our citizenship is moving forward with us and feels included in the movement.”

— Valerie Rhodes, NAACP Wichita Falls Secretary (texomashomepage.com)

What’s next

Organizers are encouraging residents to join the NAACP Wichita Falls chapter by visiting NAACP.org, selecting branch number 6237, and then emailing NAACP.wf@gmail.com to confirm their registration and provide their member number.

The takeaway

The revival of the NAACP's local chapter in Wichita Falls represents a renewed commitment to addressing systemic challenges, promoting civic engagement, and ensuring all residents feel included in the city's progress. The organization's focus on collaboration and practical solutions aims to strengthen community relations and drive meaningful change.