The Texas NAACP will convene its 89th Annual State Convention Oct. 1–3 at the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, bringing together members, community leaders, advocates and partner organizations from across the state to discuss issues affecting Texans and advance the organization's policy priorities.

The three-day convention will focus on health, education, voting rights, historic preservation and building an inclusive economy. Organizers say the event will emphasize coalition building and collective action as communities across Texas address ongoing civil rights challenges.

The convention's theme, "Our Fight is Your Fight: United We Build the Beloved Community," reflects the organization's efforts to strengthen partnerships across communities and encourage civic engagement more than six decades after the passage of landmark federal civil rights legislation.

Attendees will hear from national and state leaders, including Leon W. Russell, chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors. Additional speakers are expected to be announced in the coming months.

Programming will include policy discussions, advocacy workshops, economic development sessions and community engagement activities. Special programming is also planned for active-duty military personnel, veterans and young leaders.

The Texas NAACP Youth & College Division is encouraging participation from students and young adults, highlighting the role of younger generations in civic engagement, advocacy and leadership development.

Local organizers in El Paso are emphasizing the city's historic significance in the civil rights movement. El Paso played a key role in voting rights history through the legal challenges brought by Dr. Lawrence Aaron Nixon against Texas' white primary system, a case that helped expand voting rights protections for Black Texans.

The convention comes as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States, with organizers planning discussions centered on the future of civil rights, community development and public policy in Texas.

The Texas NAACP is inviting community organizations, businesses and supporters to participate in the convention. Registration, hotel accommodations and additional event information are available through the organization's website.