NAACP President and CEO Releases Statement in Support of D.C. Statehood

NAACP President and CEO Releases Statement in Support of D.C. Statehood

NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement in support of D.C. Statehood:“For over two centuries, Washington D.C.’s lack of statehood has been rooted in white supremacy. When Black men gained the right to vote in 1867, Congress replaced...
NAACP to Host Town Hall on Biden Administration’s First 100 Days

NAACP to Host Town Hall on Biden Administration’s First 100 Days

Our nation is facing an extraordinary crisis in racial justice. Join us for a conversation with leading policymakers to discuss the bold and meaningful action to address systemic inequalities. The town hall will take place Wednesday, January 27 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm...
NAACP Mourns the Passing of Baseball Great Hank Aaron

NAACP Mourns the Passing of Baseball Great Hank Aaron

The NAACP mourns the passing of Hank Aaron, Legendary Atlanta Brave and Major League Baseball record holder and a former member of the NAACP Board of Directors. “Hank did not only break barriers on the baseball field, but also in the civil rights movement,” said...