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NAACP President Celebrates Historic Death Row Commutations, …
Dec 23, 2024 · NAACP President & CEO, Derrick Johnson, released the following statement in celebration of today's news: "For over fifty years the NAACP has fought for the abolishment of the death penalty. We know that Black Americans are disproportionately targeted and often wrongfully convicted to inhumane execution by the very government tasked with ...
NAACP Condemns Jury Verdict in Trial of Daniel Penny
Dec 9, 2024 · NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson released the following statement, condemning the decision, warning of the dangerous precedent it sets: "The NAACP is deeply disappointed by today's jury decision in the tragic death of Jordan Neely. This case sets a dangerous precedent by embracing vigilantism and disregarding the sanctity of human life.
NAACP investigation into Shreveport branch may delay newly
2 days ago · SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport branch of the NAACP elected new leadership on December 13. However, internal disagreements and personality differences have led to newly elected ...
Missouri Man Indicted for Federal Hate Crime for Racially …
Dec 26, 2024 · A federal indictment was unsealed charging a Missouri man with threatening the St. Louis office of the NAACP. Darryl Jaspering, 62, of Warrenton, was indicted for one count of transmitting threatening communications and one count of …
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Nov 21, 2023 · NAACP calls on Biden to halt arms to Israel The NAACP is calling on President Biden to halt all weapons deliveries to Israel and to push for an immediate, permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
NAACP | AP News
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The NAACP is ending its lawsuit that challenged a decision by the majority-white and Republican-run Mississippi Legislature to create a new state court in Jackson, the capital city that is majority-Black and governed by Democrats.
Virginia NAACP shares its 2025 Legislative Priorities
12 hours ago · RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Monday, Jan. 6, the NAACP Virginia State Conference (Virginia NAACP) announced its 2025 Legislative Priorities for the Virginia General Assembly 2025 regular session.
Virginia NAACP lays out priorities for 2025 | 13newsnow.com
14 hours ago · RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia NAACP announced its 2025 legislative priorities on Monday, outlining the bills, amendments, and programs the organization will advocate for in the upcoming year ...