By NAACP 
[NAACP\BET Virtual Town Hall\COVID-19]
NAACP & BET are hosting a four-part virtual town hall series, “Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series”…Our people are dying at disproportionate numbers, and we can’t afford to sit idly and watch the death toll rise.”
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[NAACP\2020 Census]
Joining forces with WeTV, CBS, and a host of notable influencers to push out PSAs that highlight the importance of the Census, the NAACP is taking a robust approach to reach audiences that have historically been overlooked and undercounted.
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[NAACP\Rev. Joseph Lowery]
NAACP CEO Johnson: “We can think of no better way of celebrating his legacy than continuing to fight and make sure we—as Black people—are counted. On behalf of the NAACP, our prayers and support go out to his family in this difficult time.”
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[COVID-19\Stimulus Package]
“The NAACP urges Congress to begin work on another COVID-19 response package quickly. For the duration of this crisis, we will continue to fight for measures to protect the health, safety and well-being of underserved and overlooked communities.”
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[Coronavirus\COVID-19\Pandemic]
The severity of the coronavirus has had widespread implications across the world and continues to affect the most vulnerable and underserved communities.
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[Criminal Injustice\Myon Burrell]
NAACP’s Derrick Johnson: “The call for an independent investigation and review into the case of Myon Burrell by Senator Klobuchar speaks immeasurable volumes to the power and tenaciousness of our Minneapolis NAACP leadership.”
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[Pennsylvania’s Prison-based Gerrymandering]
NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s Cara McClellan: “The people most harmed by prison-based gerrymandering in Pennsylvania are communities of color in urban districts…deprived of an equal voice in Commonwealth affairs.”
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[51st NAACP Image Awards]
NAACP’s Aba Blankson: “The NAACP is proud to continue building on the relationships we formed during our Year of Return journey, and we’re dedicated to bridging the gap between the diaspora and Africa.”
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[NAACP Expansion]
Leon Russell: “Civil rights advocacy requires more robust engagement in public policy. We are embarking on a relentless pursuit to position the Association to be more agile and responsive in the face of the serious challenges confronting communities of color.”
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[NAACP Chairman’s Award\51st NAACP Image Awards\Rep. John Lewis]
NAACP’s Leon Russell: “Congressman John Lewis is a modern hero in American history, and we’re proud to give him this award… we’re honored to elevate a civil rights hero who has dedicated his life to protecting our constitutional rights.”
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