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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
The Latest News
Medgar Evers Honored at Arlington Cemetery
The NAACP hosted a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers.
Virginia Restores Voting Rights for Returning Citizens
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced he will restore the right to vote to formerly incarcerated Virginians who have completed their sentence and paid all costs.
NAACP Leaders Meet in Jackson to Pay Tribute to Medgar Evers
The NAACP held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Medgar Evers Home Museum in remembrance of the 50th anniversary of Evers’ assassination.
NAACP Celebrates Passage of “Ban the Box” in Minnesota
Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill to prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on initial employment applications.
