By Derrick Johnson, President and CEO NAACP The NAACP is extremely grateful to Justice Breyer for his 28 years of service on the Supreme Court. Justice Breyer’s tenure on the Court was marked by a dedication to equal justice and respect for the rule of law. His record includes support for voting rights, fair housing, […]
Author Archives: Special to the AFRO from the NAACP
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NAACP President & CEO releases statement on guilty verdict in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
The verdict in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is long overdue. Ahmaud Arbery’s death was unnecessary and fueled by racist ideologies deeply engrained into the fabric of this nation. Generations of Black people have seen this time and time again, with the murder of Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, and many others. The […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Mayor Scott joins Baltimore NAACP to launch “Mask Up Baltimore”
Mayor Scott and Leaders Join Baltimore NAACP to Launch “Mask Up Baltimore… Please Get Vaccinated!” Campaign Organizations and Community Hold Press Conference to Increase Vaccine Outreach and Education The Baltimore NAACP held a press conference at 10 AM on Friday, August 27 on the Strong City Baltimore campus, in front of the Hoen Building at […]
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The passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
John R. Lewis John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act statement from the desk of NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson. “The people have made it clear that the right to vote must be protected everywhere, and for everyone. Anything short of that and we will hold elected officials, who were voted in to safeguard […]
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
NAACP Statement on the passing of President Sandra Almond-Cooper
NAACP past president, Sandra Almond-Cooper. (Photo/NAACP) BALTIMORE, MD—We are saddened by the passing of our immediate past president, Sandra Almond-Cooper. We offer our encouragement and deepest condolences to Mrs. Almond-Cooper’s family. We celebrate Mother Almond-Cooper’s life and are reminded that our loss is Heaven’s gain. President Sandra Almond-Cooper was a community activist, organizer, leader, labor […]
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NAACP files federal lawsuit against Trump, Guiliani for role in Capitol riot
By NAACP Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a federal lawsuit accusing Donald J. Trump, Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers of conspiring to incite a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, with the goal of preventing Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election. The lawsuit alleges that, by preventing Congress […]
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Letter for Afro-from the Randallstown NAACP on the Capitol unrest.
The Randallstown NAACP vehemently condemns the violent and criminal acts at the U.S. Capitol. In an effort to support our community, and provide a safe environment free of inequality, Randallstown NAACP is committed to maintaining a strong partnership with our community. The key to reinforcing our support is open communication. For this, we would like […]
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NAACP calls for the immediate impeachment of Donald Trump
Friends, The violence we are witnessing on Capitol Hill at this moment is the manifestation and culmination of reckless leadership, a pervasive misuse of power, and anarchy. This is not protesting or activism; this is an insurrection, an assault on our democracy, and a coup incited by President Trump. For the past four years, we’ve […]
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Congressman John Lewis – The Conscience of Our Nation
Late last night, I received the terrible news that Congressman John Lewis, one of the most inspiring civil rights heroes of our time, had passed away. Today, the NAACP family, and the entire nation mourn his passing with sorrow in our hearts, but a conviction in our knowledge that his legacy will live on for […]
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Spend Juneteenth With Us
Juneteenth has always been a day for the Black community to gather in celebration, and at a moment like this, where our nation is forced to reckon with the consequences of its racist and bigoted systems, it’s important that we continue the tradition of gathering in purpose, power, and action. Join us as we kick […]
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NAACP Launches #WeAreDoneDying Campaign, Empowering Black and Brown Communities to Take Action Against Senseless Killings of African Americans
Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2020) – The NAACP, the nation’s foremost social justice organization, has launched a campaign entitled #WeAreDoneDying, aimed at exposing the inequities embedded into the American healthcare system and the country at large. From COVID-19 to running while Black in America, the abuse faced by people of color, particularly African Americans is […]
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NAACP: Facebook Fails the Black Community
By Derrick Johnson, Special to the AFRO “Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” That was a question Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) posed to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s during a congressional hearing in which the latter responded with an awkward “no.” […]