NAACP’s Post

Today, we honor the incredible contributions of five Black women who played a vital role in the fight for women's right to vote. Their courage and dedication paved the way for countless others. On the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, let’s celebrate their legacy and continue to champion the rights they fought so hard to secure. Join us: naacp.org/volunteer

"On behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on Earth, I accept your nomination to be President of the United States.” —Vice President Kamala Harris Last night, Harris became the first woman of color to receive a major party nomination for the highest office in American politics. Visit our website to see scenes from around the United Center during the final, #historic night of the Democratic National Convention. 📸: https://bit.ly/3YTkJL7 #NAACPatDNC #DNC

Black voters have always been a powerful force in shaping our democracy, but in recent years, our influence has become even more critical as harmful policies continue to rear their ugly heads. Policy proposals like #Project2025 are nothing new, but voting and amplifying Black voices can make a real difference. Dive into our latest blog post for a recap of a recent forum we held during the Democratic National Convention and to learn more about what drives Black voters to the polls: https://lnkd.in/gVKyrQeZ #NAACPatDNC #DNC #AllIn

Protecting Black communities from harmful policies like Project 2025 requires collective action. That's why we hosted the All In: The Black Voters Democracy Forum at the Democratic National Convention. Watch the full forum to learn how we plan to fight Project 2025 and other threats across the country as a collective. https://bit.ly/3WVgzj5 Garrison Hayes Alexis McGill Johnson Shavon Arline-Bradley Kelley Robinson Lee Saunders

The diversity on the Democratic National Convention stage this week has been long in the making. Head over to the blog to read about the long legacy of Black leaders and activists at the DNC. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WTkFIw #NAACPatDNC

If your #BlackJob is voting, then our new merch is just for you. Pre-order our new T-shirts now and show your dedication to justice, equity, and protecting democracy. https://bit.ly/3WNM7r8 #NAACPatDNC

We're headed to the Windy City for the 117th #NAACPConvention! "Chicago sits at the intersection of Black history, and Black future. Being home to one of the largest Black populations in America, we're confident that our attendees will feel at home." —President and CEO Derrick Johnson Read more: https://bit.ly/3WQUOkv