On December 15, the West Volusia NAACP joined community partners at the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex in Mims for the Moore Day Celebration, led by Membership Chair Rakeem Ford. The event honored the enduring legacy of Harry T. Moore and Harriette V. Moore—educators, organizers, and early civil rights leaders whose work shaped the foundation of the NAACP in Florida.
Harry T. Moore founded the Florida NAACP in 1934 and served as its first Executive Secretary, building local branches across the state and leading efforts to challenge racial violence, unequal pay, and voter suppression. Alongside him, Harriette V. Moore organized communities and supported voter registration efforts, ensuring families were engaged in the fight for justice. Under Moore’s leadership, Black voter registration in Florida increased by more than 116,000 voters, strengthening political participation and advancing civil rights statewide.
The celebration also recognized Michael E. “Mike” Williams, former President of the West Volusia NAACP, for his leadership in establishing Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Day at the state level, securing official recognition of the Moore’s’ historic contributions through a proclamation.
The Moore Day Celebration reflected the NAACP’s continued commitment to honoring our legacy, educating our communities, and advancing justice across Florida—demonstrating how past leadership continues to inspire present-day advocacy.
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