NAACP Joins forces with WeTV, CBS and Notable Influencers to Push Underserved Communities to Complete 2020 Census
Washington, DC (April 1, 2020) — As April 1st marks National Census Day across the country, the NAACP is deploying a myriad of campaigns to ensure underserved and hard-to-count communities are included in the 2020 Census. Joining forces with WeTV, CBS, and a host of...
Economic Stimulus Package
HR 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act was signed into law yesterday. For information about the $2.2 trillion bill, as well as extensive summary, please see our Action Update. The post Economic Stimulus Package appeared first on...
Covid-19 Pandemic episode in our midst
Good Afternoon, The time in which are in today requires all of us to be prudent in all we do. There are safety guidelines for all of us to adhere to. Stay inside, Save a live. This is no joke. WE ARE ONLY GETTING PART OF THE INFORMATION. I will be posting hopefully...
NAACP Calls COVID-19 Stimulus Package Stimulus a Necessary Step, but Calls Upon Congress to do More
Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, made the following statement about Congressional passage of the $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the coronavirus. “This legislation is a critical step toward addressing the needs of...
Economic stimulus response to the Coronavirus pandemic
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act is scheduled to go before the US House tomorrow. Please see the attached URGENT Action Alert and take Fast Action. The post Economic stimulus response to the Coronavirus pandemic appeared first on...
Listen Now: NAACP President Derrick Johnson Discusses COVID-19 Pandemic
President Johnson discusses the civil rights aspect of the Coronavirus pandemic with New York Amsterdam News. President Johnson also speaks with award-winning journalist April Ryan to discuss the impact of COVID-19, including worry over job and income loss,...
The NAACP Host Black Census Week to Ensure Complete Count for Black Populations
Washington, D.C. (March 23, 2020) — The NAACP is focused on ensuring a full and accurate count amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through their Black Census Week efforts. The week will consist of various activities to ensure communities of color, specifically...
NAACP Condemns Current Senate Coronavirus Legislation
Calls It A “Companies over People” Stimulus Relief Bill March 22, 2020 – Baltimore, MD – The NAACP applauded tonight’s Senate procedural vote blocking advancement of the current Senate version of the Congressional economic stimulus package. Derrick Johnson, president...
The NAACP Pushes for Equitable Stability Recovery for Vulnerable Populations Impacted by Coronavirus
Washington, D.C. — The NAACP is leading social justice and civil rights thought leaders to advocate for vulnerable populations in the face of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Earlier this week, the NAACP held an emergency tele-town hall with 21,000 participants....
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