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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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Jun 7, 20231 min read
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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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May 26, 20231 min read
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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...

GA STATE NAACP
May 22, 20231 min read
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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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May 18, 20231 min read
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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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May 16, 20231 min read
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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...

GA STATE NAACP
May 10, 20231 min read
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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...

GA STATE NAACP
May 2, 20231 min read
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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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Apr 28, 20231 min read
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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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Apr 20, 20231 min read
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The Georgia NAACP expresses concerns about overcharging of Black Defendants in Macon Bibb County
The Georgia NAACP completely supports the Macon-Bibb NAACP's investigation into the charges brought against the alleged 32 street racers...

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Apr 16, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP responds to viral alleged racist threats on Black People in Atlanta.
The Georgia NAACP has been made aware of viral videos featuring a Warner Robbins football coach in Atlanta, Georgia, wherein he allegedly...

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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP VISITS PUTNAM COUNTY TO LISTEN TO RESDIENTS CONCERN OVER JIMMY DAVIS PARK
On Friday, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs visited #EatontonGa located in #PutnamCounty to listen to the concerns of its citizens...

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Apr 3, 20231 min read
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NAACP and Family of Nygil Cullins demand answers for his shooting death in Atlanta.
A protest led by the family of Nygil Cullins and the NAACP took place outside Fogo de Chão, marking the 10-month anniversary since...

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Mar 19, 20231 min read
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NAACP Hosts Black family day at the Georgia State Capitol
As the face of Georgia Politics continues to change, the Georgia State Conference, in partnership with the Gwinnett NAACP, brought over...

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Feb 22, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP CELEBRATES THE 114TH FOUNDERS' DAY
The Georgia NAACP celebrates the 114th NAACP Founders' Day. President Gerald Griggs commented on Founders' Day: "I rise to celebrate the...

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Feb 12, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP CALLS FOR CHANGES IN POLICING AFTER THE VIRAL BEATING DEATH OF TYRE NICHOLS
The now-viral video of the Police beating Tyre Nichols's impact stretches across the nation. In Georgia, Police involved incidents happen...

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Jan 29, 20231 min read
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Georgia NAACP observes 50th Anniversary of ROE v. WADE with push for Reproductive Rights in Georgia
Georgia NAACP's Dontaye Carter at the Roe v Wade 50th Anniversary Protest

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Jan 22, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP JOINS FAMILY IN CALL FOR APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR IN LE'DEN BOYKIN CASE.
Le'Den Boykins was a passenger in a car driven by a neighbor who was being chased by Georgia State Patrol Troopers in Sept. 2021....

GA STATE NAACP
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP releases vision statement on 2023.
"As we move into 2023, we at the Georgia State Conference will be pushing for justice, liberation, diversity, and freedom as we did in...

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Jan 1, 20231 min read
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After a strong 2022, the Georgia NAACP outlines its vision for 2023.
After a banner year for the Georgia NAACP, President Gerald Griggs outlines the plan for 2023. President Griggs says that the Georgia...

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Dec 29, 20221 min read
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