Know the Issues

For more than a century, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has worked to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. Inspired by the force and commitment of The Call of 1909, which denounced the growing oppression of people of color and mobilized thousands to work to bring this discrimination to an end.

RACE & JUSTICE

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When we talk about race and justice, we're talking about the ways that discrimination, policing, prosecutions, and incarceration practices impact Black communities.

RACE & JUSTICE

Our criminal justice system is shaped by biased policing and unfair judicial precedents, rooted in anti-Blackness and racial disparity. The cost of an unjust justice system is high.

PUBLIC EDUCATION INVOCATION

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Every child deserves an opportunity to reach their full potential. But our education systems are collapsing under inequity, and it's mostly because of poverty.

PUBLIC EDUCATION INVOCATION

To bridge these gaps and ensure that all children get a real chance at a fulfilling education, we need to address systemic racism and poverty as tangible barriers to learning and future achievement.

INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

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The so-called American dream is out of reach. A great deal of research confirms what we already know — investments in communities of color are paramount to mitigating racism and historic disinvestment. Existing policy is insufficient.

INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

The lack of racial equity in how the American economy functions severely impacts Black people, who are systematically restricted from being fully realized participants. Economic equity is a crucial part of establishing holistic racial equity for Black people.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

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Everyone has a right to good health and well-being, but America's promise has fallen short. The roots of historic inequity run deep in fragmented public and private health systems and disadvantaged opportunities across the lifespan.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Our aim is not simply disease prevention, but to create an inclusive culture of healthy people and communities. Our mandate is to drive equitable health outcomes and transform healthcare systems through a comprehensive socioeconomic approach valuing the whole person.

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE JUSTICE

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We work to dismantle misinformation and disinformation by reclaiming environmental and climate storytelling and public education through the voices, leadership, and lived experiences of Black communities.

ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE

We address this challenge in four components: 1. Black Communities and the legacy of entrenched pollution and climate injustice. 2. The True Cost of Creating Intentional Sacrifice Zones. 3. Emerging Threats Are A Reminder of Our Continued Fights. 4. The Need For Renewable Energy and a Just Transition.

ADVOCACY & LITIGATION

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The path to justice requires that we challenge federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and policies to ensure equal protection.

ADVOCACY & LITIGATION

A thoughtful look at American history reveals that the nation's laws were never meant to serve Black Americans. But we strive to make the laws work for us through litigation at the national and local levels.

Know the Issues

RACE & JUSTICE

RACE & JUSTICE

PUBLIC EDUCATION INVOCATION

PUBLIC EDUCATION INVOCATION

INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE JUSTICE

ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE

ADVOCACY & LITIGATION

ADVOCACY & LITIGATION

To fulfill the goals of our Mission and Vision we utilize the following committees: