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Long Beach Now Offering Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

The city of Long Beach began administering the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the vaccine last month. City public health officials hope this…

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August 16, 2022
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BA.5 Becomes Most Prominent Covid Strain in America

The new BA.5 COVID-19 variant has quickly become the most prominent strain of the virus in the country, accounting for almost 86% of cases, according to figures from the Centers…

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August 15, 2022
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City of Long Beach Official Statement Regarding the Monkeypox Virus

The Long Beach Health Department is monitoring thespread of the monkeypox virus (MPV). While there are noconfirmed cases of MPV in Long Beach currently and therisk of MPV remains low,…

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August 15, 2022
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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
Read more about the article LB Branch NAACP Celebration of Women’s History Month and Our 2022 Women’s History Honorees
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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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