The mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred.
Alabama, USA
Joined August 2012
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As the legislatures pushes forward with the current session we are preparing a legislative update. The AL #NAACP Connects Advocacy to Policy: #Education #EconDev #Health #Environment #JusticeReform #Media. Which issues would you like to hear more about in our update? #alpolitics
NAACP Rally For Unity; Against Hate And Divisiveness: Join The @alabamanaacp, @GreaterBhmMin, @blklivesmatter, @liftourvote, @ALimmigrant, @blackvotersmtr, SOS, @LULAC and other coalition partners. facebook.com/events/49249929…
Participants Find Solace in Ancestral Tribute During the First Day of the #Jamestown2Jamestown Journey naacp.org/latest/participant…
Alabama - Have you joined the @NAACP yet? Check us out and start your membership! #CivilRights #Equality #NAACP
Over 200 NAACP members gather in Jamestown for ceremonial start of journey through the past. #NAACPinGhana. wavy.com/news/local-news/ove…
Our hearts are heavy as we remember Alabama native, Nancy Parker - Remembering Nancy Parker: Devoted journalist, loving wife and mother wsfa.com/2019/08/17/remember…
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We haven't forgotten you Kaep - #ImWithKap - Reid rips Jay-Z over Kap remarks, deal with NFL. What are your thoughts on this evolving #SocialJustice story that brought us all to our knees? espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2740…
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The United States Constitution is crystal clear that every person residing in this country at the time of the decennial census — regardless of legal status - States oppose Alabama's effort exclude migrants in Census montgomeryadvertiser.com/sto…
We will be keeping a close eye on this scenario as we receive more details. Dozens march after fatal police shooting in Talladega
tuscaloosanews.com/news/2019…
Are you in? We need you in our continued fight for #CivilRights, #VotingRights, #SocialJustice and #equality. Join us and stay updated with the Alabama #NAACP at facebook.com/alnaacp
In August of 1619, enslaved Africans arrived at a port in VA creating the first "English Invasion" of slavery. On the 400th anniversary, @NYTMag takes a deep dive with #1619project. How far back can you trace your family history? Let the #NAACP know. nytimes.com/interactive/2019…
What are your thoughts on how this impacts the fight for #SocialJustice? Jay-Z @S_C_ Touts His NFL Partnership as the Evolution of Colin Kaepernick’s @Kaepernick7 Protests. But Is It? #ImWithKaep
theroot.com/jay-z-touts-his-… via @TheRoot
Save the dates for the Alabama State Conference of the #NAACP State Convention. What topics and sessions would you like to see the Alabama #NAACP address and sponsor? facebook.com/events/40558603…
What are you doing Aug 18 - 28th? - Join the #NAACP for ‘Jamestown to Jamestown’ Trip to Ghana. This experience will commemorate the 400-year anniversary arrival of first enslaved Africans by the English. Can't make the trip? We have options! Stay tuned. thecrisismagazine.com/post/2…
#CivilRights and Public Interest Groups Urge #Tech Companies to Enact Meaningful Changes civilrights.org/2019/08/09/c… via @civilrightsorg
Watch your health and the health of those around you. The #NAACP will continue to work for more inclusive #healthcare policy and access. RSVP for our upcoming convention to engage! heart.org/en/news/2019/08/01…
Last year, workers at the MS plant owned by Koch Foods won a suit against the company for harassment. Now, they are being detained by ICE. clarionledger.com/story/news…
Touché.
So feds have known for decade these particular MS poultry plants were hiring persons w/out immigration status. And still no company has been prosecuted. But sure, traumatize for life children & parents—on 1st day of school—to score political points. Evil. clarionledger.com/story/news…
if you want to learn more about the criminal justice system check out #FreeMeek. eye opener for some. washingtonpost.com/arts-ente…
#MediaDiversity is important now more than ever! "News organizations failed after El Paso because, for years, we’ve marginalized voices of Latinos in our coverage—and in our own newsrooms," writes @lourdesgnavarro: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
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