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NAACP to Host Virtual Town Hall on Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccine

WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2020) – On Wednesday, December 16 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, the NAACP will host a virtual town hall series entitled UNMASKED: COVID Vaccines. Over the last year, the NAACP has presented virtual town halls that focus on how the coronavirus pandemic impacts African Americans. In the next […]

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NAACP Urges New Cabinet Level Position for Incoming Biden-Harris Administration Focused on Racial Justice, Equity and Advancement

WASHINGTON, D.C. (12.8.2020) – Today, the NAACP met with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris about the ongoing racial justice crisis that has plagued our nation. In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, an escalation of police violence against Black people, and a current presidency rooted in white supremacy and bigotry, the NAACP […]

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NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, Releases Statement on Georgia Senate Debate

“Tonight, we saw Rev. Raphael Warnock and Senator Kelly Loeffler make their case to the voters of Georgia on how they will address the myriad issues facing our country and why they should represent Georgians in the U.S. Senate. The topics from tonight’s debate including health care, wages, police reform and COVID-19 relief, laid bare […]

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NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, Speaks with Wolf Blitzer on Upcoming Biden Meeting

President Johnson joins Wolf Blitzer in the Situation Room to discuss the incoming administration and the importance of civil rights issues at this moment.

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Coinstar Adds NAACP Donation Option on Kiosks Nationwide

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Coinstar, the leader in self-service coin counting, today announced its partnership with the NAACP to enable consumers to donate to NAACP Empowerment Programs at Coinstar® kiosks nationwide. Donations made at the kiosk will support the NAACP’s mission to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination […]

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NAACP and Experian Launch Home Preservation Grant to Support African American Homeowners at Risk of Losing Their Homes

COSTA MESA, CA –(BUSINESS WIRE)–The NAACP Empowerment Programs and Experian today announced the launch of a pilot program to assist African American homeowners at risk of losing their homes. The Home Preservation Grant will provide mortgage relief for grant recipients suffering from COVID-19 related hardship. The partnership with the NAACP is part of Experian’s United […]

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The NAACP Mourns the Passing of David N. Dinkins, New York City’s First and Only Black Mayor

The NAACP mourns the passing of David N. Dinkins, a lawyer, author, and the 106th Mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993.   “The NAACP is saddened to learn of the passing of David N. Dinkins,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP. “Winning his election against all odds, he showed us what was possible at […]

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Democracy Still Stands

DETROIT – “Posterity! You will never know how much it costs the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it.” These are the words of President John Quincy Adams. Today, the freedom of the people in the state of Michigan has been preserved. Let the votes count and […]

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NAACP Congratulates Alice Huffman, President and CEO of California Hawaii State Conference, on 20 years of service

The NAACP thanks Alice Huffman for serving her community and the organization for over 20 years as the president of the California Hawaii State Conference. Her accomplishments as the head of the state conference are copious. She played a significant role as an advocate for  LGBTQ rights and setting up a task force to bring […]

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Submissions for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards Are Now Open

2021 AWARDS CEREMONY TO INCLUDE 21 NEW CATEGORIES IN TELEVISION + STREAMING, RECORDING AND MOTION PICTURE CHANGES TO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC; ONLINE SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON DECEMBER 18TH LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2020) – Today the NAACP announced 21 new submission categories, along with changes to submission guidelines for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. Recognized […]

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Voting Rights Cases

In courts across the country, we have seen repeated attempts to delegitimatize our democracy by trying to disenfranchise Black voters. Throughout this election cycle, NAACP branches and units nationwide have been working to strengthen our collective voice in our democratic process – from registering voters to educating them about different voting methods to fighting voter […]

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NAACP Opposes Trump’s Fifth White Nominee to Segregated Appeals Court, Calls on Judiciary Committee Senators to Refuse to Participate in Hearing

BALTIMORE (November 16, 2020)—Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement in opposition to the nomination of Thomas Kirsch to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit: “Today, the NAACP sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee strongly opposing the nomination of Thomas Kirsch to the Seventh Circuit Court of […]

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NAACP Blast Authorities Lack of Response in Untimely Death of Quawan “Bobby” Charles

(WASHINGTON, DC) — The unusual and untimely death of 15-year old Quawan “Bobby” Charles is heart-wrenching and infuriating. The lack of transparency and urgency put forth by the authorities in Louisiana is a moral failing in the face of a family looking for answers to a loved one’s suspicious death. The dismissal of the Charles […]

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NAACP President and CEO Releases Statement on the #MillionMAGAMarch Events in Washington DC

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, issues statement surrounding events in Washington DC and the dangerous remarks of President Trump: “The egregious comments by President Trump in response to violence and uprising throughout Washington, DC at the conclusion of the #MillionMAGAMarch are incredibly abhorrent. While millions of Americans across this country peacefully protested and marched […]

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NAACP Seeks to Intervene in Trump Lawsuit in Michigan, Blasts Trump Campaign for Attacking African-American Voters While Undermining Democracy

(Baltimore, MD) — November 13, 2020 — Today, the Michigan State Conference of the NAACP moved to intervene in a lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign which seeks to block certification of the Michigan presidential election results. The NAACP seeks to intervene in this case to represent the interests of Black voters in order to […]

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NAACP-Pennsylvania State Conference Fights to Ensure Mail-in Ballots Are Counted

(WASHINGTON, DC) — The NAACP-Pennsylvania State Conference filed a friend of the court brief today in Trump for President v. Montgomery County Board of Elections to ensure that all valid mail-in and absentee ballots in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania are counted. The Trump campaign is once again trying to use a technicality to prevent voters from exercising their […]

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NAACP Issues Statement on Historic 2020 Presidential Election Outcome

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we stand on the other side of one of the most consequential elections in our lifetime, we first want to recognize the efforts of so many—activists, leaders, organizers, but most importantly, voters. Millions of Americans have cast their ballots with the hope and belief they can make a difference in this country. Dozens […]

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2020 American Election Eve Poll Finds Coronavirus Pandemic and Racial Justice Among Most Important Issues for African American Voters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Marc Banks, NAACP, dbanks@naacpnet.org  Elaina Jackson, Fahrenheit Creative Group, LLC, elaina@fcgworks.com Jazmyn Strode, Vera Institute of Justice, jstrode@vera.org Pollster African American Research Collaborative, NAACP, and Vera Institute of Justice Release Findings Highlighting How Black People Voted, Why They Voted and How They Are At The Front of a New Powerful Political Coalition Washington, […]

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Statement on Recent Posts Claiming to be from NAACP

Washington, DC (November 5th, 2020) – In recent days, several social media platforms have posted statements purporting that the NAACP has received information about white nationalists groups initiations during the weekend after the election, and previously during the fourth of July weekend. The National NAACP has not released any such statement. While we take all matters […]

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Coalition of Civil Rights Leaders Demand all Ballots be Counted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2020 Contact: Marc Banks, NAACP, dbanks@naacpnet.org Lon Walls, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, lwalls@wallscomm.com Phoebe Plagens, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, media@naacpldf.org Rachel Noerdlinger, National Action Network (NAN) rnoerdlinger@mercuryllc.com Teresa Candori, National Urban League, tcandori@nul.org Don Owens, Lawyers Committee, dowens@lawyerscommittee.org Voting is the cornerstone of democracy in this country. It is through casting a ballot that […]

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African American Research Collaborative, NAACP, and Vera Institute of Justice to Host Media Call to Discuss Vote Choice and Motivations of Black Americans Based on Data from the 2020 American Election Eve Poll

Media Contacts: Elaina Jackson, Fahrenheit Creative Group, LLC, elaina@fcgworks.com Marc Banks, NAACP, dbanks@naccpnet.org Jazmyn Strode, Vera Institute of Justice, jstrode@vera.org Washington, DC—On Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 AM Eastern, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), Vera Institute of Justice (Vera), and African American Research Collaborative (AARC) will host a media webinar to discuss the vote choices […]

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What Happens When We Mobilize

We are only a few hours away from the most consequential election in our country’s history – particularly for Black Americans. The challenges confronting the Black community are well documented: police killings, an inadequate response to COVID-19, mass unemployment, systemic racism and voter suppression. Early data shows Black people are turning out in record numbers […]

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NAACP to Host Two Night Election Coverage Special to Document Black Voter Experience in Pivotal Election Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2020 Media Contact: Marc Banks | dbanks@naacpnet.org Interview Request: Austyn Ross | aross@naacpnet.org “NNPA, BOUNCETV AND TV ONE PARTNER WITH NAACP TO UPLIFT BLACK VOICES”  WASHINGTON, DC – The NAACP will present a special election day coverage event on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, starting at 7 pm ET to bring forward timely, relevant, and authentic stories of the Black experience […]

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NAACP to Release New PSA with Morgan Freeman Tonight

BALTIMORE (October 30, 2020) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will be releasing a new PSA with Morgan Freeman TONIGHT on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show at 9:15 PM EST. WHO: The NAACP Morgan Freeman, Actor and Director WHAT: Public Service Announcement WHERE: MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show WHEN: Friday, October 30, 9:15 […]

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National Organizations Kick Off ‘Parade to the Polls’ to Encourage Voting, Staying in Line

Advancement Project, The Leadership Conference, and NAACP co-host programming in five cities, across nearly 20 locations WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to increase voter turnout and encourage voters to stay in line to cast their early ballots on October 31, 2020, national organizations specializing in racial justice, human and civil rights will co-host a Parade […]

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NAACP Blasts Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as Travesty of Justice

BALTIMORE (October 26, 2020)—Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement condemning the Senate’s confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States: “The Senate’s vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett is a travesty of justice. Today’s action will be condemned by […]

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Election Protection: A Call to Action for the Black Community

“The Vote is the most important non-violent tool we have.” The Honorable Congressman John Lewis During the first presidential candidates’ debate, we heard more than one provocative dog-whistle for voter intimidation.  We will not sit idly on the sidelines and be deprived of our fundamental rights.  And we will not give comfort to those attempting […]

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Statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson on the Final Presidential Debate

“This evening, both candidates made their final case before the American people on how they plan to improve the dire health and economic crises that have beset our country. From plans to fight COVID-19 to issues of race in America, climate change, and national security, tonight’s topic areas impact Black lives, and we need leaders […]

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NAACP to Launch General Election TV Ad During the Premiere of “Black•ish”

With Less Than 14 Days Until Election Day, NAACP Releases Its First-Ever General Election Television Ad Urging Black Voters to Vote-by-Mail or Vote in-Person BALTIMORE, MD – The NAACP, the nation’s largest civil rights organization, today announced the launch of its first-ever television ad during a general election titled “Mail-In or Walk-In.” The 30-second television ad […]

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NAACP Condemns Misrepresentation by Amy Coney Barrett on Racial Justice Ruling, Calls for Judiciary Committee to Pursue

BALTIMORE — Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement today on the misleading testimony of Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her nomination to the Supreme Court: “During the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Judge Barrett was asked about her ruling in Smith v. Illinois Department of Transportation. […]

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Statement from Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, in response to the protests in Nigeria

OCTOBER 20, 2020 / BY VANESSA MBONU NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement after protesters were killed in Nigeria amid calls to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) division of the police force: We stand in solidarity with the Nigerian people, as they demand an end to police brutality and exercise […]

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NAACP to Host Star-Studded “Black the Vote, Our Lives Depend on it” Homecoming Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2020 Contact: Alaina Berner aberner@skdknick.com ON NATIONAL VOTE EARLY DAY, NAACP AND PARTNERS HOST STAR-STUDDED “BLACK THE VOTE, OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT” HOMECOMING CELEBRATION With Less Than 15 Days Until Election Day, Star-Studded Virtual Event Will Encourage Black Voter Turnout on Election Day and Include “Non-Contact” Community Canvassing to Mobilize […]

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NAACP Releases Official Policy Positions For State and Local Communities to Combat Systemic Racism During Election

In one of the most consequential elections, the NAACP is uplifting its official policy positions to help state and local activists, organizers, and members combat systemic racism. From civil rights to criminal justice and health care to education, the NAACP has laid out the framework on several positions that can help Black Americans as they […]

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NAACP Launches Massive Election Protection Campaign and Urges Voters to Report Problems

Michigan (October 30,2020) – America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), has launched a massive election protection campaign in Michigan for Election Day; Tuesday, November 3, 2020. “The right to vote is a fundamental right under the United States Constitution” says Yvonne White, State President. […]

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NAACP Issues Statement on Resignation of former president of the Portland NAACP, Rev. Elbert Mondainé

As of this evening, we have accepted Rev. Elbert Mondainé’s immediate resignation as President of the Portland NAACP. The NAACP is firmly opposed to all forms of abuse, assault, harassment, or discrimination. Such behavior has no place in the Association,  regardless of whether these instances occurred in previous or current administrations. We are continuing to […]

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RECAP: Addressing the Black Student Debt Crisis

Baltimore, MD (October 19, 2020) – Today, the NAACP hosted a virtual press conference addressing the student debt crisis and the disproportionate impact it has had on Black borrowers and their families. Across all racial groups, Black borrowers hold the most student loan debt despite also being consistently underserved by postsecondary institutions. Many Black students […]

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Statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson On Tonight’s Presidential Town Halls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2020 Contact: Abdul Sada | asada@skdknick.com | 631.827.5055 “The most significant takeaway from the first debate is that Black Americans have more to lose if we do not vote this November. Our nation is more divided now than we have been in recent times, and tonight’s competing town halls are indicative of the divisiveness […]

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J2 Global Announce Contribution of $6 million in Advertising Inventory to NAACP

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– J2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM), a leading Internet information and services company, today announced a contribution to the NAACP of $6 million in advertising inventory across J2 Global media properties, over three years, to advance key NAACP messages and initiatives. J2 began working with NAACP in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death […]

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NAACP to Host Two-Day Election Coverage Special to Document Black Voter Experience in Pivotal Election Year

The NAACP will present a special election day coverage event on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, starting at 7 pm ET to bring forward timely, relevant, and authentic stories of the Black experience in critical cities and swing states from around the country. The NAACP will also host a Virtual National Town Hall on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 […]

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Federal Court Blocks Trump Campaign Efforts to Remove Ballot Drop Boxes in Pennsylvania

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2020 CONTACT: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.org Cambriae Bates, ACLU of Pennsylvania, 215-827-6006, media@aclupa.org Marc Banks, NAACP, 404-849-3189, dbanks@naacpnet.org Liz Iacobucci, Common Cause, 978-807-8294, liacobucci@commoncause.org Kayla Vix, League of Women Voters of the United States, 202-809-9668, kvix@lwv.org Eileen Olmsted, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, 412-877-9296, communications@palwv.org Jonathan McJunkin, Public Interest Law Center, 570-337-1969, jmcjunkin@pubintlaw.org Don […]

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NAACP Opposes Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court as Illegitimate and Grave Threat to Civil Rights

BALTIMORE (October 9, 2020)—Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement today in opposition to the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States: “Today, the NAACP submitted a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee strongly opposing the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett […]

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NAACP President and CEO Releases Statement on Militia’s Ability to Organize Kidnapping of Michigan Governor Whitmer on Facebook

The NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson released the following statement after it was revealed the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was organized on Facebook: From recruiting white supremacists to coordinating acts of terrorism, Facebook continues to be a platform that encourages hate and threatens our very lives. Today’s disturbing kidnapping plot against […]

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Statement From NAACP President Derrick Johnson on Vice Presidential Debate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2020 Contact: Olivia Lapeyrolerieolapeyrolerie@skdknick.com “Tonight’s debate was a historic moment. This was the first time a Black Woman has ever participated in a general election debate. The candidates discussed COVID-19, social justice and the Supreme Court.  The importance of these topics cannot be overstated, as they impact every aspect on Black American’s […]

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Just and Equitable Sea Level Rise and Flood Management Response Certification

(State of California Only) Day 1: Friday, October 16th, 2020, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST Day 2: Saturday, October 17th, 2020, 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST (Participation in both days of training is a requirement for certification.) Register for FREE here by October 14, 2020, 12:00 p.m. PST. Join us for this FREE training that will help you […]

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Addressing the Black Student Debt Crisis

Baltimore, MD (October 6, 2020) – The NAACP will host a Virtual press conference on Monday, October 19 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT. The student debt crisis has had a disproportionate impact on Black borrowers and their families. Across all racial groups, Black borrowers hold the most student loan debt despite also being consistently […]

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The Spread of Disinformation and How We Respond

“We’ll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”  – William Comey, CIA Director (1981) Nearly 40 years later, the words of William Comey, CIA director still resound as we sit just weeks away from a moment of reckoning for our Democracy. Here’s one thing we know for certain, […]

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NAACP Launches Next Phase of Critical Voter Mobilization Campaign as Early Voting Kicks Off Across the Country

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2020 Contact: Alaina Berner aberner@skdknick.com The Seven-Figure Digital and Radio Campaign is Part of the “Black Voices Change Lives” Volunteer Initiative to Mobilize Infrequent Black Voters in Battleground States BALTIMORE – Today the NAACP, the nation’s largest and most highly recognized civil rights organization, launched the next phase of its “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign to […]

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Hello Alice And The NAACP Announce A Long-Term Partnership To Deploy Over Four Million Dollars In Grants And Resources Through The Black-Owned Business Center

Small business owners are invited to apply for grants ranging from $10k to $25k to support business growth HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As part of a continued commitment to uplift New Majority-owned small businesses across the United States, Hello Alice has joined forces with the NAACP to create the Black-owned Business Center to ensure the growth and advancement of small business owners. The center […]

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NAACP Appalled at Hostile Characterization of Peaceful Protest as “Race and Violence” in Upcoming Presidential Debate

Washington, D.C. — The NAACP released the following statement regarding the hostile characterization of the protests–Race and Violence in Our Cities–in the upcoming presidential debate. The mischaracterization of what transpired in this country over the last several months creates a false and dangerous narrative around what democracy looks like in America. The current framing steers […]

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NAACP Condemns Trump Nomination to Supreme Court as Illegitimate and a Fundamental Abuse of Power

BALTIMORE (September 26, 2020)—Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: “The NAACP condemns Donald Trump’s nomination to the Supreme Court as illegitimate and contrary to the best interests of the country. Coming in […]

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Judge Rules That Census Must Not be Rushed; Victory for Civil Rights Groups, Civic Organizations, and Local Governments

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered the Trump administration to halt its rush to end the 2020 Census, extending deadline for counting to October 31. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2020 Contact Abraham Paulos, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, abraham@baji.org, 773-425-6944 Mireya Navarro, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, mireya.navarro@nyu.edu, 646-925-8760 Kathleen […]

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NAACP to Host Conversation with Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris

On Friday, September 25, the NAACP will host a conversation with Vice Presidential Candidate Senator Kamala Harris. Moderated by CNN Commentator Angela Rye, the event will include Leon W. Russell, Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, and Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, and other leaders.  Senator Harris will discuss the national reckoning […]

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Civil Rights Leaders Issue Statement on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy and the Supreme Court’s Critical Role in Protecting Civil Rights

For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 24, 2020 Contacts Phoebe Plagens, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., 212.965.2235, pplagens@naacpldf.orgDon Owens, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, 202.934-1880, dowens@lawyerscommittee.org Marc Banks, NAACP, 443.608.4073, dbanks@naacpnet.org Rachel Noerdlinger, National Action Network, 212.681.1380, rnoerdlinger@mercuryllc.comLon Walls, The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, 301.996.1669, lwalls@wallscomm.comTeresa Candori, National Urban League, 212.558.5362, tcandori@nul.org Rafael Medina, The Leadership […]

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NAACP Denounces Decision to Indict One Police Officer in Connection to the Murder of Breonna Taylor

Washington, D.C. — The NAACP released the following statement regarding Louisville city official’s decision to indict one police officer in connection with the murder of Breonna Taylor: The injustice we’re witnessing at this moment can be sensed throughout the nation. Kentucky’s Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s failure to bring substantial charges against the officers who murdered […]

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Justice Ginsburg’s seat

Given the importance of the United States Supreme Court on America as well as the world, we should not rush through any confirmation process because of elections or campaigning.  Nor should we confirm an individual simply because he or she has met certain ideological criteria.  We need to nominate, and confirm, somebody based on their […]

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Oprah Winfrey, NAACP and National Voting Rights Leaders Join Together for National Town Hall: “OWN Your Vote: Our Lives Depend on It”

Winfrey To Discuss Her New Initiative “OWN Your Vote” with NAACP President and CEO and Other Key Leaders in the Fight for Voting Rights, Focused Specifically on Mobilizing Black Women to Vote  WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2020) – Oprah Winfrey and OWN have joined together with the NAACP and national voting rights leaders to host “OWN […]

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NAACP Devastated by Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 18, 2020 Washington, DC — Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP issued the following statement tonight on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The NAACP family is devastated by the passing tonight of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was an incredibly accomplished civil rights lawyer who devoted her […]

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NAACP Launches “Power of 5 – Community Voter Outreach Program” For National Black Voter Day and National Voter Registration Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2020 Media Contact: Grace Gill Qayoumi gqayoumi@skdknick.com 510-853-9034 No-contact canvassing and literature drop program aims to raise awareness of key dates and share information on voting CITY, STATE – On Friday, the NAACP, the nation’s largest and most highly recognized civil rights organization, will launch the Power of 5 – Community Voter Outreach […]

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Minnesota Will Mail Absentee Ballot Applications to Registered Voters Due to COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Inga Sarda-Sorensen, ACLU National, 347-514-3984, isarda-sorensen@aclu.orgLynette Kalsnes, ACLU of Minnesota, 612-270-8531, lkalsnes@aclu-mn.org PAUL, Minn. — The state of Minnesota has agreed to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters for the November general election due to COVID-19. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, and Faegre Drinker LLP had sued Minnesota Secretary of State Steve […]

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NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson to Present at the 36th Annual Awards Gala of the Africa-America Institute

(NEW YORK, New York – September 18, 2020) – On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Mr. Derrick Johnson, President & CEO of the NAACP, will participate in the 36th Annual Awards Gala of the Africa-America Institute (AAI). During the Awards Gala, which will be virtual, Mr. Johnson will provide congratulatory remarks during the presentation of the National Achievement […]

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AFSCME, NAACP launch historic partnership to mobilize Black voters

Partnership kicks off with a joint four-state presidential radio buy on African American radio stations in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina. WASHINGTON – AFSCME and the NAACP launched on Saturday two radio ads which will run in the Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Detroit, Flint, Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro markets through election day. Both the AFSCME and NAACP ads slam President […]

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NAACP Issues Rebuke of Facebook’s Failure to Stem Militia Groups Organizing on Platform in Wake of Kenosha Uprising

Facebook’s recent failure to extinguish the self-proclaimed militia groups organizing on its platform, including a group called the Kenosha Guard, is why we started the #StopHateForProfit campaign. The lack of policies and enforcement put forth by Facebook to stem the growing tide of hate groups on its platform continues to make space for white supremacists, […]

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Civil Rights Leaders Conclude 2020 Virtual March on Washington, Amplifying Call for Police Accountability and Voter Mobilization

CONTACT: Nicole Randle, nrandle@skdknick.com FOR INTERVIEW REQUEST CONTACT: Marc Banks, dbanks@naacpnet.org, (410) 580-5701  Virtual programming on 57th anniversary of March on Washington convened politicians, activists, and performers to advance a bold Black agenda  Washington — A coalition of civil rights and social justice organizations concluded their two-day 2020 Virtual March on Washington programming featuring politicians, activists, and performers who […]

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Dorothy Parker, An Unwavering Legacy.

For over three decades, the NAACP headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, served as the resting place for Dorothy Parker. Forever etched into the NAACP’s history and legacy, the American poet, writer, critic and satirist was a fierce supporter of civil rights and social justice during a critical era in our nation’s history. At a time when […]

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MEDIA ADVISORY: 2020 Virtual March on Washington

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES CONTACT: Luke Foreman, lforeman@skdknick.com, (203) 803-8778 FOR INTERVIEW REQUEST CONTACT: Marc Banks, dbanks@naacpnet.org, (410) 580-5701 Media Advisory TODAY: 2020 Virtual March on Washington Virtual Event to Feature Keynote Address from Rev. William Barber II and Remarks from NAACP President Derrick Johnson and Rep. Karen Bass, CBC Chair Washington — Today, the 2020 Virtual March on […]

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2020 Virtual March on Washington Kicks Off With Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Cory Booker, Mahershala Ali, Stacey Abrams, and more

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES CONTACT: Luke Foreman, lforeman@skdknick.com, (203) 803-8778 FOR INTERVIEW REQUEST CONTACT: Marc Banks, dbanks@naacpnet.org, (410) 580-5701 Politicians, activists, performers to appear in virtual programming on 57th anniversary of March on Washington Washington — Today, the 2020 Virtual March on Washington kicks off its programming, which will feature prominent members of Congress, activists, actors, and musicians. The virtual […]

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Civil Rights Leaders Issue Statement on Armed White Militia Violence Against Protesters and Police Camaraderie with Militia Members

Leading national racial justice organizational leaders issued a joint statement on armed white militia violence and police camaraderie with militia members following the arrest of a militia member in connection with the killing of two police accountability protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin.“Last night, two protesters who were advocating for accountability following the horrific police shooting of […]

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Virtual March on Washington Programming to Feature Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Cory Booker, Stacey Abrams, Rev. William Barber, Among Others

Politicians, activists, performers, highlight virtual programming on 57th anniversary of March on Washington  BALTIMORE — Today, the NAACP announced the list of high-profile speakers and performers participating in the 2020 Virtual March on Washington programming on August 27th and 28th. Before civil rights leaders, activists, and families of those who died at the hands of law enforcement […]

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THE RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC

The Coronavirus pandemic has hit communities of color – particularly African Americans – disproportionately hard.  African Americans are infected with COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Americans, and are twice as likely to die from the virus.  Furthermore, systemic racism hasn’t just evidenced itself in the health care system:  because of the […]

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President and CEO of the NAACP Issues Condemning Statement in the Shooting of Jacob Blake.

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement regarding the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Wisconsin father of three: “The appalling and heinous shooting of Jacob Blake is yet another stark reminder of the free-willing atrocities committed against Black people at the hands of those entrusted to maintain public safety. […]

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NAACP and Florida State Conference Receives Victory in COVID-19 case against Governor DeSantis

WASHINGTON, DC — The NAACP and the Florida State Conference obtained a motion for a temporary injunction seeking to prevent defendants from forcing schools statewide to reopen unsafely without local COVID-19 conditions. The motion sought a declaration from the Court that forcing such statewide reopening of schools is a violation of Article IX, Section 1(a). […]

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NAACP SUES POSTMASTER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO RESTORE RELIABLE MAIL DELIVERY AHEAD OF NOVEMBER ELECTIONS

(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, the NAACP filed suit in the United States District Court of Washington, D.C. against the United States Postal Service and Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, Louis Dejoy. The lawsuit alleges that Dejoy has impeded the timely distribution of mail, implemented crippling policies on postal workers, and sabotaged the United […]

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VIEWING SOCIAL SECURITY THROUGH THE CIVIL RIGHTS LENS

By NAACP President Derrick Johnson Today, our nation marks the 85th anniversary of one of the most consequential social programs ever enacted—the Social Security Act of 1935. Considered a signature part of New Deal reform, Social Security sought to provide a measure of income security for older persons and some other vulnerable populations. It also […]

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NAACP CALLS ATTACKS ON POSTAL SERVICE “UNPRECEDENTED THREAT TO DEMOCRACY”

The NAACP strongly condemns the Trump administration’s deliberate attempt to sabotage the U.S. Postal Service to obstruct voting by mail and to ensure a favorable outcome in the election. Disrupting the machinery of democracy constitutes a strike against the integrity and legitimacy of our elections. It must not stand. Yesterday, Trump vowed to block emergency […]

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NAACP LAUNCHES AN UNPRECEDENTED “BLACK VOICES CHANGE LIVES” CAMPAIGN TO ACTIVATE INFREQUENT BLACK VOTERS IN CRITICAL BATTLEGROUND STATES

Civic Engagement Campaign Seeks to Recruit Community Volunteers to Mobilize Infrequent Black Voters to Turn Out in November As the Nation Commemorates the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, NAACP Leadership Call on the Black Community to use Their Voice in the Most Powerful Way WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the NAACP, the nation’s largest and […]

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NAACP RECOGNIZES SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS’S APPOINTMENT TO MAJOR PARTY TICKET AS ‘DEFINING MOMENT IN U.S. HISTORY.’

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, released the following statement on the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as a candidate on the presidential ticket of a major political party:  Throughout the history of this nation, Black women have been at the forefront of moving us toward a more representative and unified society. From the voting […]

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NAACP APPLAUDS NEWLY ELECTED NEA PRESIDENT BECKY PRINGLE

The NAACP released the following statement applauding Becky Pringle as the newly elected President of the National Education Association (NEA). “Becky Pringle has been an exceptional leader, teacher, and advocate for scholars, families, and educators since the onset of her career. Her advocacy and unwavering protection of students have been a driving force for her […]

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NAACP LAUNCHES WEBSITE AHEAD OF 2020 VIRTUAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON

ICYMI: NAACP Launches Special Website Ahead of 2020 Virtual March on Washington Special website for virtual march on 57th anniversary of “I Have a Dream” speech to advance a bold Black agenda; honor the legacy of John Lewis; mobilize the vote BALTIMORE — Today, the NAACP officially launched a new special website (2020march.com) for the 2020 […]

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