Baltimore, MD (June 16, 2020) – Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, made the following statement about President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on policing: “Throughout our nation’s history, the Black community has been the target of state-sponsored violence. Today,...
Discussion to be Preceded by Screening of NFL Network Documentary about First Black NFL Player Washington, D.C. (June 14, 2020) – The NAACP will host a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, June 18 at 6PM ET/ 3PM PT, centering on sports as a microcosm of society and the role...
27-year old Rayshard Brooks was killed by an Atlanta Police officer on the evening of Friday, June 12, 2020. In light of this development, the NAACP released the following statement: From Derrick Johnson, President & CEO, NAACP: “Our prayers go out to the family...
Since our founding, the NAACP has been dedicated to informing the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and seeking its elimination. We are appreciative of the commitment and support from corporations to the NAACP in our fight for racial and social...
Listen to the Full Recording BALTIMORE (June 11, 2020)— The NAACP hosted a virtual town hall with the former vice president, Joe Biden, and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge. Television journalist Ed Gordon moderated the hour-long conversation, which centered on the global...
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