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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New post from the NAACP: Election Protection: A Call to Action for the Black Community by Marc Banks
“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…
New post from the NAACP: Statement from NAACP President Derrick Johnson on the Final Presidential Debate by Austyn Ross
“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…
New post from the NAACP: NAACP to Launch General Election TV Ad During the Premiere of “Black•ish” by Marc Banks
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…
New post from the NAACP: NAACP Condemns Misrepresentation by Amy Coney Barrett on Racial Justice Ruling, Calls for Judiciary Committee to Pursue by Marc Banks
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…
New post from the NAACP: Statement from Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, in response to the protests in Nigeria by Vanessa Mbonu@naacpnet.org
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 their right to peacefully protest. The images…
New post from the NAACP: NAACP to Host Star-Studded “Black the Vote, Our Lives Depend on it” Homecoming Celebration by Marc Banks
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…
New post from the NAACP: NAACP Releases Official Policy Positions For State and Local Communities to Combat Systemic Racism During Election by Marc Banks
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…
New post from the NAACP: NAACP Issues Statement on Resignation of former president of the Portland NAACP, Rev. Elbert Mondainé by Marc Banks
As of this evening, we have received 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…
New post from the NAACP: RECAP: Addressing the Black Student Debt Crisis by Austyn Ross
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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