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GEORGIA NAACP CONDEMNS NEO-NAZIS AND ANTISEMITIC ACTIONS IN GEORGIA.
The Georgia NAACP are condemning neo-Nazi demonstrations outside synagogues in the city of Macon and in Cobb County, near Atlanta, in...

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Jun 26, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP AND CARROLL NAACP CONDEMN ACTIONS OF VILLA RICA POLICE DEPARTMENT
A Georgia police department has issued an apology after photos and video shared by the department showed officers using shooting targets...

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Jun 23, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH THROUGHOUT THE STATE WITH A STATEWIDE TOUR.
Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, holds the distinction of being a federal holiday in the United States....

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Jun 19, 20231 min read
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NAACP condemns City leaders for hosting Donald Trump at GOP Convention in Columbus, Ga.
Just prior to his speech, representatives from the local and state branches of the NAACP voiced their opposition to Donald Trump's...

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Jun 11, 20231 min read
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Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs gives his May 2023 update on the Georgia NAACP
As we transition fully into June, here is the Presidential Monthly Update on the progress of the @Georgia_NAACP. We are #MovingForward....

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Jun 7, 20231 min read
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NAACP leaders issue statement prior to Donald Trump's scheduled visit & speech in Columbus, Georgia.
SEE BELOW THE STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE COLUMBUS NAACP WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE.

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Jun 7, 20231 min read
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - OPENING FOR GEORGIA NAACP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
The Georgia NAACP is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director effective immediately. Please see the job...

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Jun 3, 20231 min read
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NAACP Acknowledges 75th Anniversary of Desegregation of the Armed Forces Ahead of Memorial Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2023 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON — Today, we come together to pay tribute to...

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May 27, 20231 min read
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Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs joins the Jamarion Robinson rally for Justice at Federal Court
Atlanta, Ga - The family of Jamarion Robinson organized a rally prior to the immunity hearing of the officers involved in the tragic...

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May 26, 20231 min read
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AUTOPSY RELEASED IN THE JAIL DEATH OF LASHAWN THOMPSON AS THE GEORGIA NAACP WEIGHS IN.
Attorneys representing Lashawn Thompson, a former inmate at Georgia's Fulton County Jail, have disclosed new information regarding the...

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May 22, 20231 min read
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NAACP ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY IN FLORIDA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2023 Contact: Chyna Fields cfields@naacpnet.org WASHINGTON – Today, the NAACP Board of Directors issued a...

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May 21, 20232 min read
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NAACP RESPONDS TO INDICTMENT OF CAMDEN COUNTY DEPUTIES ACCUSED OF BEATING JARRETT HOBBS
On May 17, 2023, the Camden County Grand Jury issued a True Bill of Indictment against three individuals: Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy...

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May 18, 20231 min read
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GREENWOOD DONATES A $10,000 GRANT TO THE GEORGIA NAACP AS A PART OF ITS GIVE BACK PROGRAM.
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and businesses, has officially...

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May 16, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP JOINS CALL FOR SPECIAL GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR COMMON SENSE GUN REGULATIONS
Today members of the public, legislators, activists and stakeholders called on Governor Brian Kemp to call a special session of the...

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May 10, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP RESPONDS TO GEORGIA'S POTENTIAL TARGETING OF DIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Given the increasing political policy conversation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Georgia NAACP releases the following...

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May 2, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP APRIL PRESIDENTIAL UPDATE
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs gives his monthly update for the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. In month of April, the...

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Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Georgia NAACP supports the family of LaShawn Thompson and demands a full investigation of the Jail.
The Georgia NAACP stands in support of the family in the pursuit of justice. President Gerald Griggs joined the family, Attorney Ben...

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Apr 20, 20231 min read
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The Georgia NAACP expresses concerns about overcharging of Black Defendants in Macon Bibb County
The Georgia NAACP completely supports the Macon-Bibb NAACP's investigation into the charges brought against the alleged 32 street racers...

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Apr 16, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA NAACP responds to viral alleged racist threats on Black People in Atlanta.
The Georgia NAACP has been made aware of viral videos featuring a Warner Robbins football coach in Atlanta, Georgia, wherein he allegedly...

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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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GEORGIA HONORS THE VICTIMS OF POLICE BRUTALITY WITH SAY THEIR NAME DAY IN GEORGIA
Georgia officially recognizes the families of people killed by police brutality Say their name Day by State Representative Mesha Mainor,...

GA STATE NAACP
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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