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Georgia NAACP discusses racial incident radio host says she experienced at Atlanta restaurant
In a recent development, @darlenemccoy has come forward to share her experience at Woody's Cheesesteaks, where an employee allegedly...
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GA STATE NAACP
Jul 1, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP JOINS CALL FOR DIVERSITY NO MATTER WHAT WITH NATIONAL NAACP.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FUELS DIVERSITY Historically, we have not been able to rely on colleges, universities, and employers to enact...
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 29, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT BANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Following the Supreme Court's ruling to prohibit the use of race as a factor in college admissions, the Georgia NAACP expresses strong...
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 26, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP CONDEMNS NEO-NAZIS AND ANTISEMITIC ACTIONS IN GEORGIA.
The Georgia NAACP are condemning neo-Nazi demonstrations outside synagogues in the city of Macon and in Cobb County, near Atlanta, in...
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 23, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP AND CARROLL NAACP CONDEMN ACTIONS OF VILLA RICA POLICE DEPARTMENT
A Georgia police department has issued an apology after photos and video shared by the department showed officers using shooting targets...
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 19, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH THROUGHOUT THE STATE WITH A STATEWIDE TOUR.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, holds the distinction of being a federal holiday in the United States....
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 11, 20231 min read
NAACP condemns City leaders for hosting Donald Trump at GOP Convention in Columbus, Ga.
Just prior to his speech, representatives from the local and state branches of the NAACP voiced their opposition to Donald Trump's...
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs gives his May 2023 update on the Georgia NAACP
As we transition fully into June, here is the Presidential Monthly Update on the progress of the @Georgia_NAACP. We are #MovingForward....
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 7, 20231 min read
NAACP leaders issue statement prior to Donald Trump's scheduled visit & speech in Columbus, Georgia.
SEE BELOW THE STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE COLUMBUS NAACP WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE.
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GA STATE NAACP
Jun 3, 20231 min read
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - OPENING FOR GEORGIA NAACP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
The Georgia NAACP is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director effective immediately. Please see the job...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 27, 20231 min read
NAACP Acknowledges 75th Anniversary of Desegregation of the Armed Forces Ahead of Memorial Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2023 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON — Today, we come together to pay tribute to...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 26, 20231 min read
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs joins the Jamarion Robinson rally for Justice at Federal Court
Atlanta, Ga - The family of Jamarion Robinson organized a rally prior to the immunity hearing of the officers involved in the tragic...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 22, 20231 min read
AUTOPSY RELEASED IN THE JAIL DEATH OF LASHAWN THOMPSON AS THE GEORGIA NAACP WEIGHS IN.
Attorneys representing Lashawn Thompson, a former inmate at Georgia's Fulton County Jail, have disclosed new information regarding the...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 21, 20232 min read
NAACP ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY IN FLORIDA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2023 Contact: Chyna Fields cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON – Today, the NAACP Board of Directors issued a...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 18, 20231 min read
NAACP RESPONDS TO INDICTMENT OF CAMDEN COUNTY DEPUTIES ACCUSED OF BEATING JARRETT HOBBS
On May 17, 2023, the Camden County Grand Jury issued a True Bill of Indictment against three individuals: Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 16, 20231 min read
GREENWOOD DONATES A $10,000 GRANT TO THE GEORGIA NAACP AS A PART OF ITS GIVE BACK PROGRAM.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses, has officially...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 10, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP JOINS CALL FOR SPECIAL GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR COMMON SENSE GUN REGULATIONS
Today members of the public, legislators, activists and stakeholders called on Governor Brian Kemp to call a special session of the...
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GA STATE NAACP
May 2, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP RESPONDS TO GEORGIA'S POTENTIAL TARGETING OF DIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Given the increasing political policy conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Georgia NAACP releases the following...
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GA STATE NAACP
Apr 28, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP APRIL PRESIDENTIAL UPDATE
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs gives his monthly update for the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. In month of April, the...
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GA STATE NAACP
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Georgia NAACP supports the family of LaShawn Thompson and demands a full investigation of the Jail.
The Georgia NAACP stands in support of the family in the pursuit of justice. President Gerald Griggs joined the family, Attorney Ben...
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