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NAACP: NAACP Mourns the Death of Civil Rights Icon, Congressman John Lewis
The NAACP mourns the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a resounding civil rights giant. He fought harder and longer than anyone in our nation’s continuing battle for civil rights and equal justice. Often called “one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,” John Lewis dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls “The Beloved Community” in America.
CBS News: Georgia NAACP leader on John Lewis and priorities for Democrats
Democrats in Georgia have chosen state senator Nikema Williams as their nominee for the House seat left vacant in the wake of Congressman John Lewis’s death. Georgia NAACP President Rev. Major Woodall joined CBSN to discuss Lewis’ legacy and the future of the Democratic Party.
Crisis Magazine: NAACP Mourns Passing of Activist and Congressman John Lewis
The NAACP and its President and CEO Derrick Johnson are eternally grateful to have joined John Lewis as he appeared, despite his failing health, on Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge last March to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. In a tremendously moving moment, he urged the modern-day marchers to continue his fight: “I thought I was going to die on this bridge. But somehow and some way, God almighty kept me here. We cannot give up now. We cannot give in. We must keep the faith, keep our eyes on the prize. We must go out and vote like we never, never voted before.”
Bloomberg: NAACP Teams With CBS to Bring More Black Stories to the Screen
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will develop and produce TV shows with CBS Television Studios, home of “CSI” and “S.W.A.T.,” under a new partnership meant to bring more Black stories to television in the U.S.
USA Today: CBS partners with NAACP to produce TV shows, sets 25% of budget for diverse creators
In the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd and a national conversation about race, CBS Television Studios Wednesday announced a multi-year partnership with civil rights organization NAACP to produce scripted, unscripted and documentary programs for the CBS network, CBS All Access streaming service and to sell to other channels and streamers.
WUSA9: NAACP to lead ‘2020 Virtual March on Washington’
The NAACP announced they will lead a “2020 Virtual March on Washington.” Civil rights leaders, activists, and families of people who have lost loved ones at the hands of police will be leading the charge. We spoke with the NAACP National Director for Youth and College Division, Tiffany Dena Loftin, about the bridging of generations for this march while still battling a global pandemic.
Wall Street Journal: NAACP President Sees Diversity as an Opportunity to Build Market Share
NAACP President Derrick Johnson has a message for companies that are trying to diversify their ranks: More innovative approaches are needed.
NBC Philadelphia: Derrick Johnson on This Moment: ‘Unlike Anything We’ve Ever Seen’
This is the tenth part of a series where civil rights leaders, cultural influencers, advocates and critical thinkers explain race relations, societal change, community protest and the political awakening happening in the United States following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other Black Americans. The group, including NAACP President Derrick Johnson and #OscarsSoWhite Creator April Reign, pose their thoughts on race relations during the summer of 2020 and how America may move forward less divided.
KMSP: Minneapolis NAACP president arrested at Kentucky protest for Breonna Taylor
Minneapolis NAACP President Leslie Redmond was among more than 80 people arrested Tuesday during a protest calling for charges in Breonna Taylor’s death at the home of Kentucky’s attorney general.
Vox: Disney Pulls Facebook Ads for Disney Plus Amid Boycott Over Hate-Speech Concerns
The move by Disney to scale back advertising with Facebook comes amid the #StopHateForProfit campaign. More than 1,000 companies have said they temporarily halted advertising with the social-media company. The initiative is led by groups including the NAACP and the Anti-Defamation League.
Global Citizen: Beyoncé Teamed Up With the NAACP to Uplift Black-Owned Businesses
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s latest announcement might not be a new hit song, but it is a project her fans can still get behind. The singer-songwriter and her foundation BeyGOOD recently launched the Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund in partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to help Black entrepreneurs in the United States thrive.