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Founded 1909, the NAACP is the nation's first and largest grassroots–based civil rights organization. Over 2,000 volunteer-run branches nationwide.

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    Dec 1

    Ex-Dallas Officer Charged With Murder Of Unarmed Black Neighbor : NPR

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  2. 3 hours ago

    Attention Georgia‼️Special elections for the Secretary of State are tomorrow. Getting out to vote during this election is pivotal. Our vote truly does count.

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  3. 8 hours ago

    Georgia!! DC!! Louisiana!!! Tomorrow counts too, you all have important elections. Get out there and vote! It matters. If you have any concerns or questions dial 866-Our-Vote ☎️

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    Dec 1

    ‘It’s still a blast beating people’: St. Louis police indicted in assault of undercover officer posing as protester - ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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  5. 10 hours ago

    Good move, on calling for redo of process sending 11 nominees for FL Supreme Court to Governor. Not one is black. FL Supreme Court has been integrated for decades. It needs to stay that way.

    NAACP wants committee to reopen Supreme Court nominations after final applicant list fails to include any African-Americans | Florida Phoenix
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    Dec 2

    Great work President Spearman and team! You make us proud! ✊🏾

    It’s because of the tireless advocacy of groups like the that Thomas Farr’s nomination to the bench has now been blocked. This is a win for the entire country.
    2 replies 26 retweets 66 likes
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  7. Dec 1

    Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955. The events triggered a 381-day boycott of the bus system by blacks that was organized by a 26-year-old Baptist minister, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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    Dec 1

    In the US, 1/8 African Americans living w/ are unaware of their status, & stigma & fear play a role in the further proliferation of HIV. Knowing one’s status is crucial to ending the epidemic. See 's guidelines on testing⬇️

    2 replies 61 retweets 88 likes
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  9. Dec 1

    Reaching the goal of an AIDS-Free Generation will require the integration of social justice principles and health equity into HIV/AIDS programs and policy.

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    Dec 1

    President was a fair leader, leaving behind a legacy of true patriotism, which showcased his deep devotion to bettering . We at the mourn his loss and our thoughts are with the entire Bush family. May he rest in peace.

    14 replies 39 retweets 128 likes
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  11. Dec 1

    The mission of is not to change peoples’ beliefs. It is to reframe the HIV epidemic as a social justice issue. Individual behaviors alone do not account for disparities in HIV among people of color; social inequities are the major driving force.

    2 replies 35 retweets 86 likes
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  12. Dec 1

    Although great progress has been made in the prevention and treatment of HIV, far too many people of color remain in the dark about their HIV status due to HIV stigma and social and economic barriers.

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    Nov 30

    Rep. Adrienne Wooten and former Hinds County District Attorney Faye Peterson won circuit court seats in the judicial run-off, creating a woman majority and cementing the first all-black Hinds County Circuit Court bench.

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  14. Dec 1

    Increasing status awareness through widespread HIV testing and increasing access to comprehensive HIV prevention and care services are critical to reducing new infections.

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  15. Dec 1

    George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94

    2 replies 24 retweets 36 likes
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  16. Nov 30

    Thank you for fighting for fair courts and keeping Thomas Farr off the federal bench. Onward!

    It’s because of the tireless advocacy of groups like the that Thomas Farr’s nomination to the bench has now been blocked. This is a win for the entire country.
    30 retweets 84 likes
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  17. Nov 30

    ACLU, NAACP Go After Florida School That Banned 6-Year-Old for Dreadlocks via

    7 replies 57 retweets 137 likes
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  18. Nov 30

    Viola Davis Will Portray Shirley Chisholm, the First Black Woman Elected to Congress via

    7 replies 116 retweets 361 likes
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  19. Nov 30

    🎈🎂 Shirley, we thank you for your commitment and standing for what you believe in. For being the first woman of color elected to Congress and unknowingly paving the way for other women to follow suit. "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair."

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  20. Nov 30

    Georgia, it's on you! Voting is our superpower — we vote, and we can make sure we have leaders that will — make your plan to ! Runoff elections are on December 4.

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