Pre-existing structural inequities exacerbated the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. As has been thoroughly documented, the public health effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on people of color have been disproportionate and severe. The economic effects are...
Baltimore (April 16, 2020) – The NAACP hosted its second virtual town hall in a series entitled, “Unmasked: COVID-19” on Wednesday, April 15. The hour-long call focused on naming and addressing the real trauma communities are experiencing at this moment. Panelists...
Washington, DC (April 15, 2020) — The NAACP issued the following statement regarding the Treasury Department’s announcement that Donald Trump’s name would be printed on stimulus checks sent to millions of Americans impacted by the coronavirus. “The...
https://naacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CNN_04-11-2020_03.28.09.mp4NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson discusses COVID-19 disproportionate impact on Black communities and weighs in on what the Administration needs to do to ensure equitable...
Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2020) – The NAACP, in conjunction with BET, will host part two of their four-part virtual town hall series, “Unmasked: COVID-19” on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT. The hour-long call will focus on naming and addressing...
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