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"Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season. It is today that our best work can be done." – Dr. W.E.B. DuBois
The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP believes that unity is the cornerstone of progress. When we come together, empowered by a shared vision of justice and equality, there is no limit to what we can achieve. Inspired by the wisdom of Dr. DuBois, we are reminded that the time for action is now. Let us join hands, break down barriers, and move forward together, building a legacy of hope and opportunity for generations to come.
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The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP is committed to justice, equality, and empowerment. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we fight systemic injustices, amplify marginalized voices, and build a more inclusive South Carolina where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
United for a Brighter Future
Conference President
Brenda Murphy
Mrs. Brenda C. Murphy: Advocate, Leader, and Trailblazer
Mrs. Brenda C. Murphy, a native of Ridgeway, South Carolina, and resident of Columbia, is a dedicated advocate for justice and equality. With a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Nursing from the University of South Carolina, her professional journey spans nursing administration, education, therapy, and service as a U.S. Army Reserves Nurse Corps member, achieving the rank of Major. She retired as Associate Chief Nurse for multiple Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.
Mrs. Murphy’s advocacy has earned numerous accolades, including the National NAACP Juanita Jackson Mitchell Award and recognition among Columbia’s “50 Most Influential” for three consecutive years. She serves on the boards of the United Way of South Carolina and the South Carolina Unitarian Universalist Justice Alliance, among other roles.
As the first female president of the NAACP South Carolina State Conference, Mrs. Murphy has devoted over 30 years to advancing justice. She focuses on key NAACP priorities: health, education, race, justice, advocacy, economy, and next-generation leadership. Her mission remains to advocate for equality and justice for all.
January 27, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education is censoring a racially inclusive education for all public school students in violation of the U.S. Constitution, according to a lawsuit the Legal Defense Fund said it filed Monday.
President Brenda Murphy of the South Carolina NAACP, one of the plaintiffs named in the suit, said the proviso is a “grave disservice to South Carolina students,” an “egregious” attempt to ease the history and lived experiences of the Black community.
“Let’s be clear: political attempts to distort history and truth only perpetuate ignorance, division, and hate,” Murphy said in a news release. “This censorship measure poses a significant, chilling threat to comprehensive education for all students at a time where the teaching of cultural understanding and inclusivity in our classrooms is needed more than ever.”
