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The NAACP is the nation’s largest and strongest civil rights organization committed to social justice.

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You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at 39 vote centers starting Saturday, Oct. 29. The centers are around the county and will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Resource for parents! Navigating Your Child's Education: How to navigate the steps when your child needs a 504 plan or IEP. Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th from 5:45-7:00pm at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego 92102. Walk Ins welcome!

Resource for parents! Navigating Your Child's Education: How to navigate the steps when  your child needs a 504 plan or IEP.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th from 5:45-7:00pm at 151 YMCA Way, San Diego 92102.
Walk Ins welcome!
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On this day, in 1955, Gus Courts is shot. Mr. Courts fought for voter's rights in MS. Thanks to Getty Images #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory Thanks to Getty Images #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory

On this day, in 1955, Gus Courts is shot. Mr. Courts fought for voter's rights in MS. Thanks to Getty Images #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory
Thanks to Getty Images #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory
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On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat. “People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired,” wrote Parks, “but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”

On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her seat. “People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired,” wrote Parks, “but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
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On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks is arrested. for refusing to give up her seat to a white man. Thanks to history.com/topics/black-h… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks is arrested. for refusing to give up her seat to a white man.  
Thanks to history.com/topics/black-h… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day in 1969, civil rights leader and deputy chairman of the Black Panther Party’s Illinois chapter, Fred Hampton is assassinated. Thanks to britannica.com/biography/Fred… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day in 1969, civil rights leader and deputy chairman of the Black Panther Party’s Illinois chapter, Fred Hampton is assassinated.    
Thanks to britannica.com/biography/Fred… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day in 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. The boycott took place from December 5, 1955, to December 20, 1956, and is regarded as the first large-scale U.S. demonstration against segregatio Thanks to history.com/topics/black-h… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day in 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began.  The boycott took place from December 5, 1955, to December 20, 1956, and is regarded as the first large-scale U.S. demonstration against segregatio
Thanks to history.com/topics/black-h… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment is ratified, abolishing slavery “within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” Congress required former Confederate states to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment as a conditio #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment is ratified, abolishing slavery “within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” Congress required former Confederate states to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment as a conditio #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day in 1711, New York City's slave market is established. Thanks to maap.columbia.edu/place/22.html #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day in 1711, New York City's slave market is established. 

Thanks to maap.columbia.edu/place/22.html #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day, in 1966, Arthur Shores dies at the age of 92. He represented Autherine Lucy in a landmark case that ultimately granted her admission into the all-white University of Alabama. Thanks to ala-lawyers.org/arthur-d-shore… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day, in 1966, Arthur Shores dies at the age of 92.  He represented Autherine Lucy in a landmark case that ultimately granted her admission into the all-white University of Alabama.  
Thanks to ala-lawyers.org/arthur-d-shore… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day, in 1956, Browder v Gayle is affirmed. Brought by plaintiffs Aurelia Browder, Susie McDonald, Claudette Colvin, and Mary Louise Smith, the case defined segregation on buses as unconstitutional everywhere. #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory

On this day, in 1956, Browder v Gayle is affirmed. Brought by plaintiffs Aurelia Browder, Susie McDonald, Claudette Colvin, and Mary Louise Smith, the case defined segregation on buses as unconstitutional everywhere.   #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory
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On this day, in 2002, the Central Park Five were exonerated after spending years in prison for a brutal rape. They were released after Matias Reyes confessed. DNA evidence confirmed his guilt. Original post: instagram.com/p/CN2zAIinsRa/ #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day, in 2002, the Central Park Five were exonerated after spending years in prison for a brutal rape. They were released after Matias Reyes confessed. DNA evidence confirmed his guilt.
Original post: instagram.com/p/CN2zAIinsRa/ #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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On this day, in 1907, Cab Calloway is born. Calloway was the first African American musician to sell a million records from a single and to have a nationally syndicated radio show. Thanks to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cab_Callo… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

On this day, in 1907, Cab Calloway is born. Calloway was the first African American musician to sell a million records from a single and to have a nationally syndicated radio show. 
Thanks to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cab_Callo… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers
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Happy Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate Pillar One: Umoja: Unity. We contemplate maintaining unity in our family, our community, and our nation. #kwanzaa #unity Thanks to theafricangourmet.com/2015/12/kwanza… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

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Happy Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate Pillar Two: Kujichagulia. Original post: dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2020/12/27/hap… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

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On this day, in 1955, the Davis Decision came down, which permanently prohibited discriminating against qualified housing applicants based on their race. Lead attorney was Frankie Muse Fre Thanks to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis_et_… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory

On this day, in 1955, the Davis Decision came down, which permanently prohibited discriminating against qualified housing applicants based on their race. Lead attorney was Frankie Muse Fre
Thanks to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis_et_… #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers #naacphistory
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Happy Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate Pillar Three: Ujima: Collective work and responsibility. Original post: dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2020/12/28/hap… #kwanzaa #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

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Happy Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate Pillar Four: Ujamaa: Collective economics. Original post: dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2020/12/29/hap… #kwanzaa #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

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Happy Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate Pillar Five: Nia: Purpose. Original post: dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2020/12/30/hap… #kwanzaa #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers

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Happy Kwanzaa! Today we celebrate Pillar Six: Kuumba: Creativity. Original post: dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2020/12/31/hap… #kwanzaa #naacp #naacpsandiego #naacpsdremembers