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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's first and largest grassroots–based civil rights organization. Over 2,000 volunteer-run branches nationwide.
Baltimore, MD
Joined June 2009
For the record: You cannot have an abortion in the 9th month. You cannot have an abortion after birth. If we didn’t keep banning books, maybe we wouldn’t have to clear that up. #Debate2024.
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BREAKING: Georgia NAACP wins a lawsuit, and voting times will be extended by three hours in two precincts near Spelman and Morehouse. Polls will now close at 10:00pm per court orders.
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If I send you this it means I’m about to lie in the most articulate manner possible…
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#BREAKING: NAACP delegates UNANIMOUSLY pass vote calling for the impeachment of President, Donald J. Trump at the #NAACPConvention. #WhenWeFightWeWin.
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Guess it's hard to disavow bigots and hate when they are amongst your key strategists. #Charlottesville.
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We demand the arrest of ALL the officers involved in the murder of #GeorgeFloyd! #WeAreDoneDying #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd.
An independent autopsy into the death of George Floyd found that his death was a homicide and the unarmed black man died of "asphyxiation from sustained pressure"
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Hate crimes have risen by 226% in counties that hosted a .Trump rally in 2016. Two. Hundred. Twenty. Six. Let that sink in. #CNNDebate #Election2020.
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BREAKING: NAACP has filed an Amicus brief in federal court in Georgia, requesting the court deny the Republican National Convention's request to not count absentee ballots submitted over the weekend. Make no mistake: THIS is voter suppression at work, but we’re fighting back.
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Pardon of Arpaio is explicit embrace of the racist policing practices that leave communities fearful of very ppl who should protect & serve.
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“You are not just the future, you are the present. Vote for what you believe in.” - @chadwickboseman. Young people, rise up! Vote November 6th. Our lives depend on it. #NAACP #Turnout18 #IWillVote
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Six years ago on this date, #TrayvonMartin was killed. May we never forget to #SayHisName
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Lewis. His life-long mission for justice, equality and freedom left a permanent impression on our nation and world. The NAACP extends our sincerest condolences to his family, and we send prayers of comfort and strength to all.
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UNACCEPTABLE! The acts of yet another “trained” police officer have resulted in the death of #AtatianaJefferson. Gun downed in her own home. If we are not safe to call the police, if we are not safe in our homes, where can we find peace? We demand answers. We demand justice.
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For showing us how to conquer adversity with grace. For showing us how to "Say it Loud!". For show us how to walk as a King, without losing the common touch. For showing us just how powerful we are. Thank you #ChadwickBoseman . #RestInPower #BlackPantherForever
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Tonight, Missouri lynched another innocent Black man. Governor Parson had the responsibility to save this innocent life, and he didn’t. The NAACP was founded in 1909 in response to the barbaric lynching of Black people in America — we were founded exactly because of people like
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This country was absolutely built on hard work Dr. Phil…on the backs of Black, Brown, and lmmigrants from all across this WORLD! Many of which who were forced to do so! . SLAVERY. Let us know when you’re ready to tell the WHOLE story.
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TODAY: We remember Trayvon Martin who would have been 24 years old. Just know that you are forever in our hearts. And we will keep fighting for justice. #TrayvonMartin 🖤
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“It is clear that Facebook and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are no longer simply negligent, but in fact, complacent in the spread of misinformation, despite the irreversible damage to our democracy. ” - @DerrickNAACP.
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Today we remember #EmmettTill who would have been 79 years old. And as we continue to push forward in the efforts of creating a safe America for people of color we honor those who paved the way toward justice.
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If someone tries to stop you from voting, take their picture and call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Lawyers will be ready.
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Brett Kavanaugh's seething rage & fury throughout his testimony & his blatant disrespect for senators asking questions pursuant to their constitutional duty are wholly unacceptable. He lacks temperament to be judge anywhere.
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#BREAKING: NAACP is urging the @TheJusticeDept to investigate Georgia’s latest voter disenfranchisement tactic.
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Thank you @Twitter and @TwitterSafety for putting the safety of the people over profit! #StopHateforProfit
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Relatable!?! Show of hands: Anyone in your Black family have 88 felony charges pending, filed for bankruptcy 6x, made an attempt to overthrow a presidential election and our democracy, and still have the ability to fall asleep in court and dream of being POTUS? . #BLASPHEMOUS.
What?. Stephen A. Smith defends Donald Trump saying “black people like me” because of the indictments: . “Black folks find him relatable because of what he is going through is similar to what Black Americans have gone through, he wasn’t lying. He was telling the truth."🤡
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Why in world is Alabama’s Attorney General—who’s supposed to represent all residents of Alabama—traveling to Washington on public dime to testify AGAINST first Black woman nominee to Supreme Court? Outrageous.
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Canceling $10,000 of student debt after “considering” it for more than a year and a half is like waiting on hold for 6 hours only to get a 5% refund.
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We have not received an invite from the @WhiteHouse and at this juncture we will not accept for the following:. 1. We will NOT be a photo opp!.2. Trump has yet to show ANY leadership in regards to addressing the issues of our communities. 3. We’d rather meet on Nov. 3rd.
The White House wants a listening session w/ Black leaders. Some leading Black organizations have not been asked yet but are saying NO to what they call a photo op. @DerrickNAACP @MARCMORIAL @RevDrBarber. There are also concerns about @realDonaldTrump racial tweets this weekend.
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BREAKING: Federal Court enters order in NAACP case against Postal Service adopting procedures to ensure mailed ballots are delivered by deadlines imposed by states. Requires use of express mail network, all ballots to be postmarked & plants to clear all ballots for delivery.
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#MarcellusWilliams is scheduled for execution today, for a crime he did not commit. If you believe in true justice, stand with us. We need your support. Take action and urge Governor Michael L. Parson (R-MO) to halt this execution:
The life of an innocent Black man is on the line. #MarcellusWilliams has been wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit and is set to be executed on Tuesday, September 24. We cannot stay silent in the face of injustice. Stand with us and demand that Governor Michael L.
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We're saddened by the recent loss of these heroes in Jordan. May we never forget their sacrifice and service. Sending our deepest condolences to their loved ones. 🖤
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We love to see Black women making history. 🖤 . Congratulations to @dawnstaley on becoming the first Black coach to win three NCAA Division I championships!. Thank you, Coach Dawn, for showing us true leadership. #ForCultureForCommunity
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“I don’t have a racist bone in my body” 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩.
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Thousands of Haitian immigrants—legal migrants—in Springfield OH were in fact villainized, bullied and demonized because of misinformation. That is a fact. A despicable fact. #VPDebate2024.
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A disgusting and disturbing example of how the spread of domestic terrorism has been allowed to torment communities. These acts are the visible manifestation of hateful words birthing hateful acts!. An attack on One is an attack on ALL!. #StopAsianHate.
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Donald Trump just said that he had a bigger crowd on January 6 than Dr. Martin Luther King did when he delivered “I Have A Dream.”. Not only is that completely false, but here’s what is more important: MLK’s speech was about democracy. Trump’s was about tearing it down.
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On behalf of Black America (and the Exonerated Five), we beg to differ. This wouldn’t be the first time Trump equated Blackness with criminality. 😒. Let’s be clear: We have nothing in common.
Trump at the Black Conservative Federation Gala: "And then I got indicted a second time … a lot of people said that that's why the Black people like because they have been hurt so badly and discriminated against.“.
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"Under the leadership of Governor Desantis, the state of Florida has become hostile to Black Americans and in direct conflict with the democratic ideals that our union was founded upon.". — NAACP President and CEO @DerrickNAACP. Take a stand with us.
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The anger and frustration we feel at this moment must be channeled into working towards a better future. For too long we have marched and protested and mourned our lost ones as the world and our allies watched on. It’s time to stop watching and take action. #WeAreDoneDying
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The NAACP condemns the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council.
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The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely has effectively given license for vigilante justice to be waged on the Black community without consequence. It's a painful reminder of the inequities in our justice system. Jordan deserved compassion. Instead, he was met.
Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely after more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed.
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We marched and peacefully protested for the lost of lives NOT for the lost of elections!.
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Have you heard? Today, Twitter launched the invisible check mark. It verifies that you’re not wasting money on Elon Musk. We’re glad to feature it proudly on our page right here!.
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-We don’t want the hashtag. -Don’t want to wait an hear an explanation after all the facts come out. -We are tired of offering thoughts and prayers in response to thoughtless law enforcement. We want to make it home. We want our families to make it home. #DaunteWright.
A police officer in Minnesota fatally shot a young man pulled over for a traffic violation in the city of Brooklyn Center, near where a police officer is on trial in the death of George Floyd.
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#HappyBirthday to the Queen @RepMaxineWaters 🎂🎈🕯️Thank you for being a champion in this movement and for teaching us all to reclaim our time.
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When this level of racism and discrimination is allowed to be so openly exercised from highest office in the nation, those who are silent become complicit. We will not be silent.
President Trump is asked why he keeps calling coronavirus "Chinese virus," even after documented bias incidents against Chinese-Americans. Trump: "Because it comes from China. It's not racist at all. It comes from China, that's why. I want to be accurate"
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Trayvon Martin would have been 23 years old today. We will take this time out to never forget him but to also shed light on injustice. Say his name. #TrayvonMartin
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We like the company we keep. #InvisibleBlueCheckMark.
Tucker Carlson has a blue check. So does Sean Hannity and Elon Musk. The NAACP and NY Times don’t. I’m more than good being one of the latter.
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The #NAACP knows Brett Kavanaugh well. We opposed his nomination to DC Circuit. His tenure on bench was exactly as we predicted. He is strong and consistent vote for wealthy and powerful. He must NOT be elevated to the SCOTUS. #SaveSCOTUS #ScotusPick.
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Today we commemorate the 56th anniversary of #BloodySunday for the first time without our beloved #JohnLewis. Let us use this moment and the memory of the sacrifices made on the #EdmundPettusBridge to fuel our continued fight for equal protection under the law. #Selma56
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Happy birthday to the 44th President of the United States @BarackObama and Happy #ObamaDay to our citizens in the state of #Illinois. Visit for more about his enduring legacy 🇺🇸🎂
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“The entire country has reached its limit and we cannot allow one more Black person to die at the hands of government. " @DerrickNAACP . #WeAreDoneDying #ITakeResponsibility
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It’s a dark day in America when a UNITED STATES Capitol police officer decides to take a selfie with a TERRORIST! And they wonder why WE don’t feel safe!
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#FACTCHECK: President Obama did NOT leave dozens of judicial vacancies open. GOP blocked his nominations—many of whom were people of color & held seats open for Trump to fill. It wasn’t just Garland’s seat that was stolen. #Debates2020.
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Doing what needs to be done at the ballot box since 1965. Visit and let’s get to work. #VotingRights #BlackJobs
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Make sure it’s in the A block next week! . Stop burying this. This is disgusting!.
Brett Favre continued to press Mississippi state officials for help in paying for new sports facilities at Southern Miss after being told by the then-governor that the misuse of state welfare funds could be illegal, according to a court filing. More:
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Now is the Time. Call your Senators at 1-877-959-6082 and tell them to #StopSessions & #StopDeVos before committees meet tomorrow. #Resist
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Dear @RachelvScott we see you. 🖤. Thank you for holding Trump accountable and showing us what journalism looks like. The blatant disrespect and misogyny we witnessed during #NABJ2024 today was disgusting to watch but you handled it with so much grace and professionalism.
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It’s 9:00 pm & Judge Jackson has been sitting in witness chair for 12 hours, with only few short breaks. She’s still answering senators’ questions expertly & showing no signs of fatigue. Far too many questions have been overtly hostile. Much respect & gratitude to Judge Jackson.
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Today, we celebrate Ahmaud Arbery on what would have been his 30th birthday. Ahmaud, whose life was tragically cut short in 2020 in a racially motivated hate crime, should be here to celebrate this milestone with his loved ones. Happy Birthday, Ahmaud. 🖤
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“If you can find the political will to put 2 trillion dollars into Afghanistan for 20 years, there is no way in hell we have to get an excuse for why you can't protect our right to vote.” Quote from @NAACP President Derrick Johnson’s speech at the #MarchOnForVotingRights.
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"We call for the immediate resignation of the district attorneys in this case. We intend to put the full weight of our power behind this case to ensure we reach justice" @DerrickNAACP .
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“The notion that this virus that has now claimed over 120,000 American lives and offers a recent single-day record of over 50,000 cases will suddenly “disappear” is both egregious and dangerous to the American people.”.
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Rappers @chancetherapper and @kendricklamar are tied with four nominations each! Tune in to TV One to see the #ImageAwards on Feb. 11.
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The ever-reigning Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is an iconic symbol of black pride whose music touched so many hearts and souls. As the 2008 recipient of the NAACP Vanguard Award, we know Aretha's legacy will live on and we send our love our prayers. Rest in peace.
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On this day 60 years ago @RubyBridges made history as armed US Marshall’s escorted her into an all White elementary school. #NAAdvancementCP
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