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Candidates Running for Office and Politicians Must Practice Civility

By Naomi Rainey-Pierson, Long Beach Branch NAACP President Political discourse appears to be unavoidable during election and for some politicians, but this does not warrant a complete disregard for civility.…

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April 23, 2022
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LB Branch NAACP Celebration of Women’s History Month and Our 2022 Women’s History Honorees

Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa…

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March 27, 2022
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The Importance of Black History Month

Naomi Rainey Pierson, President, Long Beach Branch NAACP Black history is integral to the fabric of America’s true history. However, the contributions of Black Americans have consistently been erased from…

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January 29, 2022
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NAACP Action Alert: Voting Policy

NAACP ACTION ALERT: VOTING POLICY The fundamental right of every eligible voter to cast their ballot and every resident to have their voice heard as a member of society are…

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August 15, 2021
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Count Every Vote – Action Alert from National NAACP

The NAACP along with a coalition of leading civil rights groups met with President Biden to address the most pressing agenda item for our nation—voting rights. Although Congress continues to…

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July 17, 2021
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“As Individuals and as a Collective Group, We Can Stop Asian Hate.”

Opinion by President Naomi Rainey-Pierson and Branch intern Sylvia Lee Where is the “model minority” during the pandemic? Following the end of World War II, Asian Americans have been used…

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April 4, 2021
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National NAACP Black Entrepreneur Grants

Less than 5 percent of American business owners are Black. Amid a pandemic that has sent our economy into free fall, Black-owned businesses need more access to capital and funding…

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March 6, 2021
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Senator Bradford Comments on California Eviction Moratorium Extension

SACRAMENTO – Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) issued the following statement upon the joint announcement by the Senate President pro Tempore, Assembly Speaker, and Governor of an agreement to extend provisions…

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January 30, 2021
Read more about the article NAACP Applauds Biden Administration’s Decision to Elevate Racial Justice to the Highest Level
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NAACP Applauds Biden Administration’s Decision to Elevate Racial Justice to the Highest Level

Article from National NAACP. Washington, DC — Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the incoming Biden/Harris administration on efforts to…

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January 24, 2021
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Opinion Piece from Bridge Detroit: I’m a Black Doctor. Here’s Why We All Should Take the COVID Vaccine

Read article on Bridge Detroit. This article discusses racial disparities seen in COVID-19 infections, the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the importance of vaccination.

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January 24, 2021
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