The Early History of the NAACP in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Lloyd Williams, SEMO Urban Voices • November 21, 2025
Article published in Urban Voices on November 15, 2025.
Lloyd Williams Nov 15, 2025
In the heart of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the St. James A.M.E. Church has long stood as more than just a spiritual home — it has been a beacon of social justice, leadership, and community mobilization. It was at St. James that the local chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was first organized, laying the foundation for a century of civil rights advocacy in Southeast.
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