The Best Of: Tweets from #NAACPLA11

Posted on August 01, 2011 by Curtis Johnson, Online & Social Media Specialist

Throughout the 102nd NAACP Convention, attendees, special guests and people watching at home shared their thoughts on Twitter. From President Jealous & Chairman Brock, Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa, CNN's Don Lemon, actress Tatyana Ali and more, here are some of the best tweets from #NAACPLA11.

NAACP Convention

actorbrianwhite: Good morning! Excited 2 film some of our @BlackCarpenter doc. 2day w. our friends from @WellsFargo at @NAACP's 102nd Convention. #inspired

villaraigosa: @NAACP Thanks for your dedication & leadership in advocating for equality of rights of all people. We couldn’t be prouder to host #NAACPLA11

DonnaRJoyner: It was great seeing Kemba Smith Pradia again. You were great and thanks for sharing your amazing story @NAACP Convhttp://twitpic.com/5w94i6

GENISEisWHOiBE: @NAACP its really cool to know there are so many other young people dedicated to making a change in this nation #heartwarming #NAACPLA11

Chairman Brock Speech

PaineSoc_DrJ: The spirit of MLK lives in @NAACP Chairwoman Brock... #Inspired#naacpla11

dmarcelllove: "It will take courage, America's courage to see to quality American health care" @NAACP Chair during #NAACPLA11

President Jealous Speech

Meredith_MCD: "Brothers if you believe you are oppressed then join the @NAACP and fight back" Judge Greg Mathis #NAACPLA11

JudgeGregMathis: Thank you @NAACP for allowing me to be part of such a special event. #NAACPLA11

TheAYGList: @BenJealous is giving a beast of a keynote at the NAACP Convention RIGHT NOW! Watch NOW at www.naccp.org #NAACPLA11

NAACPConnect: @BenJealous: Let us raise up our daughters to be lionesses for equality and our sons to be lions for justice #NAACPLA11

LanitraJackson: It is not enough to win what we fight for but we must hold on to what we have accomplished. ~President Jealous #NAACPLA11

dgibber123: Wow @BenJealous just tore the roof of this mother! #NAACPLA11 now chants of fired up, ready to go.

Artists & Activism

rgdgb: This Artists & Activism panel is an example of intergenerational excellence! 40 years ago, BSA desegregated stunt actors!! #NAACPLA11

Politic365: "I wonder do the young Black actors in Hollywood today know who opened the doors for them?" - Harris, Black Stuntmen Association #NAACPLA11

AfricanAncestry: Harry Belafonte is TEACHING on this #NAACPLA11 panel. Thanks @makeitplain for airing. Tune in now!

OfficialTatyana: So excited! Doing a panel today Actors and Activism for the NAACP Convention with Harry Belafonte and Louis Gosset Jr.

Glitter_Starrs: YES! My FAV MEN on 1 STAGE!~ touch.lockerz.com/s/124233505 @hillharper and Mr. Harry Belafonte #NAACPLA11 Luv this pic! #TeamHill

LGBT Panel

DonnerKay: Wow, let's just say the #NAACPLA11 shows some serious straight talk on diversity, homophobia; #aan2011 folks take note.

CallenderR: NAACP steps up to look at LGBT issues and how to overcome the pervasive discrimination. The fight for civil rights expands. #NAACPLA11

gail_b: At LGBT Town Hall. Huge props to NAACP for having this session. Another voice for LGBT support. #NAACPLA11

donlemoncnn: @dfreshy975 the @NAACP #lgbt talk was great. Should happen more often.

Born2beberry: @NAACPConnect <<can we stay 10 more mins before service? This panel is amazing! #CC overcoming homophobia

iamwandasykes: Me with Julian Bond @NAACP panel on homophobia in black community. This man is my hero. http://yfrog.com/kibn6vmj

Social Media/Convention App

faithinthebay: Loving the use of social media to keep everyone informed & engaged #naacpla11

gail_b: Excellent use of technology & social networking at this year's convention. Next year, you'll need to add Google+ to the mix. #NAACPLA11

croberts5: I'm following the NAACP conference via the hashtag #NAACPLA11, you should do the same.

MsPlaymaker09: Wow the @NAACP has an app for their 102nd Convention... My how times have changed

BrothaTech: NAACP Steps up its Tech Game with Annual Convention App and Social Networking Site techb.ro/nkZFsf

Midnight Mission

stefbrown33: Today I took 300 #NAACPYC folks to feed 3,100 people at LA's Midnight Mission #bestdayever #proud #NAACPLA11

roslynbrock: At the Midnight mission with #naacpyc doing community service! Don't talk about it! Be about it!

BenJealous: Hundreds of our Youth & College members will feed the homeless this evening as an act of service. NAACP's future is in good hands#NAACPLA11

NAACP Connect

Vivalutionary: looking forward to working closely with @NAACPConnect this year

SlaughterDE: For all the latest info on #ACTSO and #NAACPYC make sure you follow @NAACPConnect!

hoopac: Join @NAACPConnect to chart your course, share your story, and change the world: naacpconnect.org #youth

NAACP Youth & College

JeffsNation: Looking forward to hearing my brother @marclamonthill bring it for the NAACP convention. #naacpyc

mdcunningham87: @NAACPConnect Big shoutout to 2011 #ACTSO winners. Great job from an alum.

Aliesh: @NAACPConnect so proud to be part of this year's ACT-SO Awards. These kids are so talented.

rocsidiaz: So glad to be here RT @NAACPConnect: #ACTSO Awards hosted by 106 & Park's @rocsidiaz

Health 

GreaterThanAIDS: Youth & College Wrkshop: "Get Hype: Healthy Young People Everywhere" @ #naacpLA11 Convention, ft. Marteniz Brown frm @GreaterThanAIDS at 2pm

LillyPad: Dr. Satcher: #Health disparities are real & measurable. We know what determines good health. We know what determines disparities #NAACPLA11

treypsalms: First time hearing Dr. Joycelyn Elders. She's a real powerhouse. #NAACPLA11

Climate Justice

lisapjackson: Today spoke to @NAACP convention on EPA work to protect Americans frm harmful pollution that disproportionately impacts minority communities