USA Today: Uprisings: Stories of the Work of Civil Rights
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson sits down with The Story Tellers Project to talk about his civil rights journey, #BlackLivesMatter and the state of Black America past, present and future.
BET: It’s Time Our Political Leaders Recognize The Almighty Power Of The Black Vote
NAACP President Derrick Johnson explains how Black voters have transformed America’s electoral map.
Salesforce: STORIES Episode 2: NAACP’s Tori O’Neal
Tori O’Neal, Chief of External Affairs for NAACP, tells us how her organization is responding to the challenge, and opportunity, presented by COVID.
Medium: NAACP OpEd: The Black Church and The Ballot
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3 John 2) These words have been expressed from pulpits across this nation for decades. The Bible verse underlines the notion that beyond the plight and obstacles of the moment, we can desire and pursue the very best for a person or community.
Smithsonian Magazine: How Young Activists Got 18-Year-Olds the Right to Vote in Record Time
In his testimony, James Brown Jr. of the NAACP made an explicit connection between the voting rights of black Americans and those of young people, saying: “The NAACP has a long and glorious history of seeking to redress grievances of the blacks, the poor, the downtrodden, and the ‘victims’ of unfair and illegal actions and deeds.
Variety: NAACP, CBS Studios Production Venture Names Sheila Ducksworth as President
After announcing a multi-year partnership around four months ago, CBS Studios and the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) have tapped former Will Packer Media exec Sheila Ducksworth to lead their combined venture.
Forbes: CBS Studios, NAACP Venture Appoints Sheila Ducksworth President, Opening Doors For Black People In TV
“I am proud to join the CBS family and to represent an organization as rich in history as the NAACP. And I am thrilled to be working with executives of the caliber of George Cheeks, David Stapf and Derrick Johnson to bring exciting and diverse content to the screen,” Ducksworth said. “My career has always focused on telling captivating and compelling stories while increasing representation in front of and behind the camera, and this new venture is an opportunity to continue that mission in a dynamic way.”
Detroit Free Press: NAACP debunks message falsely claiming that white supremacists plan violence this weekend
A false message circulating widely via text message and social media claims that the NAACP was informed that white nationalist, neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups were planning violence this weekend. The messages are false. The NAACP refuted the claim that it had received any such information.
Fox 5 Atlanta: NAACP encourages African Americans in Georgia to vote in runoffs
Last Tuesday was not the end of the election season in Georgia as both Senate races have gone into runoffs scheduled for early January. The NAACP is working to get the word out among Georgians.
News 4 Jax: Historic Black voter turnout in 2020 presidential election
“This was the most strategic and largest initiative for voters,” said NAACP President Derrick Johnson. $15 million dollars was spent on the initiative, which included the states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas and Alabama. The organization used social media, text messages and radio ads.”
ABC: Rights groups ask to join fight against Trump election suit
Kenneth Huston, president of the NAACP Pennsylvania chapter, said his organization joined the case because “most mail-in balloting was done by African Americans and people of color,” arguing that Black Americans would be predominantly affected by any ruling in favor of the Trump campaign.
MPRNews.org: New Minneapolis NAACP president ‘fueled by love’
Myers said she hopes to serve as a bridge between Minneapolis residents and state and local government leaders and policy makers. She is in the process of creating the chapter’s policy agenda for 2021 and will keep a close eye on issues related to COVID-19 and housing stability when the Minnesota Legislature convenes in January.
KSTP: New Minneapolis NAACP president ‘honored’ to lead civil rights group
Angela Rose Myers, 25, was elected president of the Minneapolis Branch of the NAACP at Monday’s meeting. “I’m so thankful and honored, and humbled,” Myers said.
NBC Connecticut: Civil Rights Groups, Black Fraternities & Sororities Discuss Importance of the Black Vote
In the 2020 election, one of the key demographics for the Biden/Harris ticket was African Americans. According to NBC News exit polls, 87% of African Americans voted for the President and Vice-President-Elect. Akia Callum is one of the many people with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People who worked to get more people out to the polls.
St. Louis American: NAACP OpEd: Voters want a country that is not broken by racism
At this historical moment, the voters have made it clear that they want a country that works for all people. They want a country that is not broken by racism and bigotry. They want leadership that can create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in all aspects of society, without fear of over-policing, discrimination, and destructive policies at our expense.
14 News: Evansville NAACP responds to Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential election victory
Barring any legal challenges from the Trump Campaign, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are heading to the White House. It is no question that Harris’s projected victory as vice president-elect is a historical moment in U.S. history. “Now a black female becomes our vice president of the United States of America – that is history,” Reverand Gerald Arnold, the president of the Evansville NAACP said.
Pantagraph: A Crack in the Glass Ceiling: Kamala Harris win inspires Bloomington-Normal women
Linda Foster, president of the Bloomington-Normal branch of the NAACP, said the Saturday announcement was a win for the Black community. She said the organization had a strong turnout effort. “For generations, African-Americans have endured the brutal hand of systemic racism and discrimination. This is more than a win — this is a movement toward justice. We will hold all elected officials equally accountable,” she said.
Local Memphis: Voting rights for African Americans in Haywood County stem from a dark past
Haywood County has a population of more than 17,000 people. More than 7 thousand people cast their ballots last week, mainly democratic. Back in 1940, there was a team of people from the Haywood County NAACP working to get Blacks the right to vote. And some even lost their lives doing so. “Everyone who was attached to that NAACP branch was terrorized in some sort of way,” said Leslie McGraw, the great grandniece of Elbert Williams.
STATEMENTS:
NAACP Seeks to Intervene in Trump Lawsuit in Michigan, Blasts Trump Campaign for Attacking African-American Voters While Undermining Democracy
NAACP-Pennsylvania State Conference Fights to Ensure Mail-in Ballots Are Counted
NAACP Issues Statement on Historic 2020 Presidential Election Outcome
2020 American Election Eve Poll Finds Coronavirus Pandemic and Racial Justice Among Most Important Issues for African American Voters |
