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Derrick Johnson

@derricknaacp

@NAACP 19th President & CEO, Activist, Leader & Mississippian

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Yesterday marked the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, yet President Donald J. Trump is cutting $1B in school mental health grants — support established after school tragedies. Our students’ well-being shouldn’t be compromised by politics. nytimes.com/2025/05/01/us/…

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Tyre Nichols and his family deserve true justice — not only in the courtroom, but in Congress, by passing police reform legislation once and for all. Traffic stops should not be a death sentence, and a badge should never— ever — be a shield to accountability.

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Powerful words from Rep. Bennie G. Thompson. The American people won't be fooled. Take action now and tell Congress to protect these vital programs: naacp.org/campaigns/as-a… #AsAmericanAs

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We condemn the murders of Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky & Sarah Milgrim. These hateful acts of violence have no place in our community. Our prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims. It's time to come together as a country. We need healing over hate.

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At the 116th #NAACPConvention, I’ll be addressing the state of Black America and the path forward. At a time when our rights, freedoms, and communities are under attack, we must come together for strategy, truth, and transformation. RSVP today: naacp.org/convention

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Five years later, #GeorgeFloyd's memory reminds us to stand together against injustice, amplify voices for change, and work tirelessly toward a more just future. Not just when it's convenient and not when the cameras are rolling, but 365 days a year.

Five years later, #GeorgeFloyd's memory reminds us to stand together against injustice, amplify voices for change, and work tirelessly toward a more just future. 

Not just when it's convenient and not when the cameras are rolling, but 365 days a year.
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Former Congressman Charles B. Rangel led an extraordinary life. He was a tireless advocate who spent 40+ years championing civil rights and a fearless voice whose commitment to equity never wavered. Thank you, Congressman Rangel, for your service to our community. #RestInPower

Former Congressman Charles B. Rangel led an extraordinary life.

He was a tireless advocate who spent 40+ years championing civil rights and a fearless voice whose commitment to equity never wavered.

Thank you, Congressman Rangel, for your service to our community. #RestInPower
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George Floyd was a father. A friend. A human being. And his life mattered. This weekend, we reflected on the past five years since his tragic death, knowing that the fight for lasting change must go on. Read my latest op-ed for MSNBC. #ICYMI msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-…

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What happened to “All Lives Matter?” Have you forgotten about the people who voted for you who could die from proposed Medicaid cuts, Joni Ernst?

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Ten years ago today, a White supremacist entered Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. and killed nine innocent people. In memory of those we lost on that tragic day, we must continue the fight for justice against racial violence and for safer communities.

Ten years ago today, a White supremacist entered Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. and killed nine innocent people.

In memory of those we lost on that tragic day, we must continue the fight for justice against racial violence and for safer communities.
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Today, we honor the resilience of those who came before us, whose fight for freedom brought us to where we are today. #Juneteenth is a reminder of our collective strength. Let's reflect, rejoice, and recommit to creating a more equitable world for all people.

Today, we honor the resilience of those who came before us, whose fight for freedom brought us to where we are today.

#Juneteenth is a reminder of our collective strength. Let's reflect, rejoice, and recommit to creating a more equitable world for all people.