Naacp Civic And Human Rights Convention

We can offer training and support to leaders like you in the months leading up to the election.

Naacp civic and human rights convention. Washington dc today the naacp the nation s largest and most highly recognized civil rights organization announced the black voices change lives campaign an unprecedented effort to engage. Why is the naacp asking volunteers to sign up now when election day is not until november 3rd. Over the course of two weeks from august 2 6 and august 9 15 the nation s most prominent social justice organization will bring together elected officials members organizers faith leaders and entertainers for workshops and discussions to promote solutions to some of the most pressing issues like covid. As state president of the naacp mississippi state conference he led critical campaigns for voting rights and equitable education.

The naacp will kick off its 111th annual convention on monday august 3 2020 with the arts culture entertainment ace festival. Baltimore the naacp is set to host its 111th national convention entirely online. With approximately 2 200 adult branches youth councils and college chapters in 50 states 5 countries and the district of columbia the naacp is actively engaged in increasing the african. Ldf is the nation s first civil and human rights law organization.

We re planning ahead so we can increase turnout among black voters as much as possible. Civic engagement campaign seeks to recruit community volunteers to mobilize infrequent black voters to turn out in november. Events are free and open to the public. Join the naacp as we stand for civil rights.

As the nation commemorates the 55th anniversary of the voting rights act naacp leadership call on the black community to use their voice in the most powerful way. The naacp along with our 1 million plus members advocates and activists throughout the united states are frontline advocates committed to raising awareness for political educational social and economic equality for communities of color in the electoral and legislative process. Baltimore the naacp s 110th national convention will feature a wide variety of events and workshops that will encourage attendees to get civically engaged around the 2020 census and equip them with the knowledge to make their voice and vote count. Convention updates updated august 11th on monday july 27 2020 we received the following schedule update from the national office please visit the national naacp convention website for scheduling information.