[NAACP\George Chauvin]
Minneapolis NAACP’s Leslie Remond: “The cruel display of the state-sanctioned murder that took place in Minneapolis is yet another repugnant show of violence by the police.”
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NEW POLL REVEALS COVID-19’S IMPACTS ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
[COVID-19 Poll]
Henry Fernandez: “This poll is both sad and empowering. It demonstrates how devastating economically and personally the pandemic has been on African-American families and how little trust they have in the federal government and President Trump.”
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WHY HOLDING BIDEN HOSTAGE TO BLACK FEMALE VP PICK COULD BACKFIRE
[2020 Elections\Democratic VP Pick]
Alston: “I do agree that a Black woman would serve us well as Vice President, I’m not sure if the public challenge in this instance was the best move strategically…a Latinx, Native American or an Asian who shares our values might gain the traction we need.”
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COVID-19: NATIONAL BLACK LEADERS URGE PEOPLE TO IGNORE CRAZY GOVERNORS AND STAY HOME
[COVID-19\ BLACK FAITH & CIVIL RIGHTS]
“We, the undersigned, have joined together to state our unequivocal and firm opposition to the premature effort of governors to willfully re-open their states. The actions of these governors, which demonstrate reckless disregard for the health and life of Black residents.”
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NAACP: MINORITIES FACE DISENFRANCHISEMENT IF IN-PERSON VOTING ISN’T PRESERVED
[NAACP\CAP\2020 Elections]
Expanding opportunities to vote by mail is a critical, commonsense step that states should prioritize in order to help protect the health…Unfortunately, some officials have coupled this call with efforts to reduce or even eliminate in-person polling places.
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NAACP CONDEMNS TREASURY DEPARTMENT FOR PUTTING TRUMP’S NAME ON STIMULUS CHECKS
[NAACP\COVID-19 Stimulus Checks]
NAACP: “The NAACP condemns this unprecedented and brazenly political action of the Treasury Department…This is only the latest example of this administration’s neglect and incompetence when it comes to appropriate preparation for this pandemic.”
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NAACP AND BET EXPLORE COVID-19’S DEVASTATING IMPACT ON AFRICAN-AMERICANS
[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 JOINS FORCES WITH TELEVISION BROADCASTERS TO PROMOTE 2020 CENSUS
[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 HONORS LEGACY OF CIVIL RIGHTS ICON REV. JOSEPH LOWERY
[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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