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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

2 years

If you can afford to pause student loan payments over and over again, you can afford to cancel it.

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In our meeting, Elon Musk made a commitment that he would do his part to protect the integrity of these midterms. But just days later, he fired employees at Twitter who oversee election mis- and disinformation. So we called on companies to pause all ad spending immediately.

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. @POTUS , canceling $10,000 in student loan debt is like pouring a bucket of ice water on a forest fire. Here’s why (a thread):

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If the @WhiteHouse press room didn’t know #BlackChurch protocol, they do now! #GoodAfternoon ! cc: @mlfudge

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Black face in any manner is always racist and never okay. No matter the party affiliation, we can not stand for such behavior, which is why the @NAACP is calling for the resignation of Virginia Governor @RalphNortham

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Just circling back on this campaign promise…

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3 years

The right to breathe is on trial.

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2 years

. @POTUS ’s decision on student debt cannot become the latest example of a policy that has left Black people, especially Black women, behind. This is not how you treat Black voters who turned out in record numbers and provided 90% of their vote to once again save democracy in 2020.

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"Organizing from the ground, is the best way to crack a ceiling." - @MichelleObama Congrats to my good friend @staceyabrams #NAACPImageAwards

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Any advertiser still funding Twitter should immediately pause all advertising now.

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If student debt repayments can be paused over and over and over again, there's no reason why the President cannot cancel a minimum of $50,000.

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Elijah McClain’s final words… “My name is Elijah McClain. That's my house. I was just going home. I'm an introvert. I'm just different. That's all. I'm so sorry. I have no gun. I don't do that stuff. I don't do any fighting. Why are you attacking me?” #JusticeForElijahMcClain

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#GoodTrouble … Necessary trouble!

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Derek Chauvin had the luxury to tell his side of the story. George Floyd and countless other men and women within the Black community never had that luxury. #DerekChauvinTrial

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If it were Black people storming the Capitol on January 6th, the walls would have been dripping in blood. Not only was it an attempted coup on our democracy, it was white supremacy in plain sight. We need answers and we demand justice. This is not a partisan issue.

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Elon Musk wants to “name & shame” companies suspending ads on Twitter. We’re here to thank them for making the right decision: United Airlines General Motors Volkswagen Audi Pfizer Ford General Mills Mondelez Interpublic Group (clients: CVS, Nintendo, Coca-Cola) More to come…

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2 years

Stop calling it student debt “forgiveness”. No one is asking for forgiveness for getting an education, seeking a better future for their family, their community, and their country. No one is sorry here. We’re asking for cancellation. We’re asking for justice. Words matter.

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George Floyd is not on trial. Derek Chauvin is on trial, to tell his side of the story. A luxury that was not afforded to George Floyd and countless other men and women within the Black community.

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Sickening irony that Nikki Haley announced U.S. will withdraw from UN Human Rights Council on Juneteenth (which marks of the “end” of slavery June 19, 1865 ), as Trump Administration is tearing asylum-seeking families apart and locking their children in caged detention centers.

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The NAACP condemns the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council.

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Enough is enough. @Harvard President Claudine Gay is a distinguished scholar and professor with decades of service in higher education. The recent attacks on her leadership are nothing more than political theatrics advancing a white supremacist agenda.

Bill Ackman’s Comments On Claudine Gay Are An Unabashed, Racist Attack And Clear Misogynoir |...

"Ackman is choosing to inflame 'anti-woke' culture wars against the most visible Black woman he could target," says Alphonso David, President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum.

www.essence.com

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2 years

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of England and members of The Queen’s family, especially Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who have become dear friends and allies in our fight for a more just future. We send our deepest condolences.

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Thank you @maddow , the @NAACP is dedicated to encouraging, uplifting and supporting the black community as we display our #PowerAtThePolls . #BlacktheVote #VoteOurLivesDependOnIt

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#RestInPeace #RestInPower Former Congressman John Conyers has died at age 90 He played a major role in more than 100 pieces of key legislation, including 1965 #VRA introduced #MLK Holiday Bill, Motor Voter Bill and founding member of the #CBC

John Conyers Jr., longest-serving African American congressman, dies at 90

“I'm deeply honored to have come to the Congress in 1965,” and it was an honor that would make him the longest-serving African American congressman in history.

www.wxyz.com

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Today in Assin Manso, my family and I walked through the Last Bath Slave River - where slaves were washed before their dreadful journey over the Atlantic.

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NAACP Person Of The Year goes to Eugene Goodman, who defended democracy during the January 6th #Insurrection ! @TIME , here’s the mock up for next year.

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Dear Senators, This is what #DefendingDemocracy truly looks like. Signed, The People

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Congratulations are in order to @jackieaina NAACP YouTube Creator of the Year. A true beacon of creativity and inspiration to millions of viewers worldwide.

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3 years

The right to breathe is on trial.

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We would never make such a deal. Democracy always comes first. The decisions being made at Twitter are dangerous, and it is our duty, as it has been since our founding, to speak out against threats to our democracy. Hate speech and violent conspiracies can have no safe harbor.

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@PatrickW @kylenabecker @Twitter A large coalition of political/social activist groups agreed not to try to kill Twitter by starving us of advertising revenue if I agreed to this condition. They broke the deal.

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Thank you Officer Eugene Goodman! 📸: @nytimes

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We applaud President Biden for pardoning those who have been convicted for the simple possession of marijuana. Correcting unequal treatment — including marijuana reform — has been a priority issue for the NAACP for decades.

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🚨 BREAKING: In response to @NAACP ’s Title VI complaint, the Biden admin is opening an investigation into the State of Mississippi for its pattern and practice of discriminating against the City of Jackson when it comes to providing federal funds to improve local water systems.

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1. Black Americans are the only people who have student debt higher than their median annual income. $10,000 in cancelation would not place their student debt lower than their annual income:

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Thank you @Beyonce for your extraordinary leadership and constant support of orgs like ours, especially in times like this! #WeAreDoneDying #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd Click the link and join the fight by volunteering for, donating to, and joining the @NAACP !

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3 years

This is must be what “Stand back and stand by” looks like!

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2 years

Sending our love and deepest condolences to Regina King for the loss of her son. Please keep her and her family in your prayers during this most difficult time. We love you 🙏🏾 Friends, check in on your loved ones today. You never know what someone is going through.

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The three men found guilty of their crimes will have days, months, and years to consider and explain why they felt so empowered to imprison and take the life of #AhmaudArbery . They have time. Time Ahmaud was deprived of.

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While justice landed Derek Chauvin behind bars for murdering George Floyd, no amount of justice will bring Gianna's father back. We will not rest until all in our community have the right to breathe. #DerekChauvinTrial

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@DerrickNAACP

4 years

Our message is simple: #RACISM is killing Black people in America. And #WeAreDoneDying #GeorgeFloyd #RacismInAmerica

In America, Black deaths are not a flaw in the system. They are the system

Whether it’s police violence, poor medical care, or simply trying to breathe, we suffer from an underlying condition: racism

www.theguardian.com

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Chadwick Boseman Wins @NAACP Image Award for Performance In ' Black Panther' at the 50th @naacpimageawards 2020 has presented many trials and tribulations and WE MUST continue the fight preparing for the win. Rest In Power #WakandaFOREVER @Howard1867 @howard1867alumni #HBCU

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4 years

The justice system failed Breonna Taylor and, as such, failed us. #BreonnaTaylor

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BREAKING: @NAACP condemns misrepresentation by Amy Coney Barrett of her N-word ruling & calls for Senate Judiciary Committee to bring her back for further questioning. Raises serious concerns about her truthfulness & candor under oath.

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White Su·prem·a·cy / noun / Definition of white supremacy: the belief that the white race is inherently superior to other races and that white people should have control over people of other races Pictured: Greg Abbott signing voter suppression into law today

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The verdict in the #KyleRittenhouseTrial is a reminder of the treacherous role that white supremacy and privilege play within our justice system.

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Charles McGee was an inspiration to us all. As a young airman, he was one of 900 Black pilots who trained at the segregated Tuskegee airfield in Alabama. He would fly a total of 409 combat missions. We thank him for his sacrifice and his service. Rest in Power, General McGee.

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3 years

#BreakingNews the @NAACP sues former President Donald Trump over the insurrection on Jan 6th.

NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani after Jan. 6 riots

The lawsuit claims that the former president and his personal lawyer violated the Ku Klux Klan Act by conspiring with white supremacist groups to incite the insurrection.

www.politico.com

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2. Today, the average white family has roughly 10 times the amount of wealth as the average Black family, while white college graduates have over seven times more wealth than Black college graduates.

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Thank you, @SenSchumer . This is a travesty of justice. History will judge harshly all those Senators who participated in illegitimate process that denied the right of the people to decide.

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Senate Democrats are taking over the floor all night to fight this sham process by Senate Republicans. We will not stop fighting.

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The Georgia Bureu of Investigation arrested Gregory McMichael & Travis McMichael for the death of Ahmaud Arbery. They were both charged with murder and aggravated assault. The McMichaels were taken into custody. #WeAreDoneDying #IrunwithMaud

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3. Black borrowers typically owe 50% more in student debt upon graduation than their white peers. Four years after graduation, this gap increases to 100%.

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. @cindyhydesmith 's shameful remarks prove once again how Trump has created a climate that normalizes hateful, racist rhetoric from political candidates. We've seen this from Rob DeSantis & others this election season & denounce such mean spirited behavior.

Mississippi Senator In Runoff Jokes About Sitting In 'Front Row' Of 'Public Hanging'

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), who is currently campaigning in a runoff election for...

talkingpointsmemo.com

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Priceless. The moment 5 young NAACP leaders learn @Pharrell is cancelling all their student debt. @POTUS , it’s your turn now to do the same for all Americans plagued by student debt.

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The right to live should not be infringed by an assault weapon.

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Tonight, millions of Black parents across America are going to have The Talk again, this time adding another item to the list: don’t ring the wrong doorbell.

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An unarmed Black man was sprayed with bullets by police. His children were watching. And once paralyzed by the gunshots, he was left handcuffed to a hospital bed. What are we supposed to tell our children tonight, who feel unsafe every single day?

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Last January, I testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee against William Barr’s nomination to be Attorney General of the United States. He has proven to be even worse than I thought. #Barr should be removed via @ABC

Attorney General Barr defends Trump, assails 'Resistance' in fiery speech to conservative lawyers

Attorney General Bill Barr on Friday delivered one of his most effusive defenses to date of his expansive views on executive power.

abcnews.go.com

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3 years

The Texas legislature has just voted against democracy.

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4. On average, Black borrowers have nearly $53,000 in student loan debt four years after graduation—almost twice as much as their white counterparts:

Black-white disparity in student loan debt more than triples after graduation | Brookings

Executive Summary The moment they earn their bachelor’s degrees, black college graduates owe $7,400 more on average than their white peers ($23,400 versus $16,000, including non-borrowers in the...

www.brookings.edu

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Derrick Johnson

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5 years

As the liaison between the press & the White House, @PressSec Sanders has proven to be untrustworthy & dishonest. The American people deserve the truth and depend on the media to provide accurate information. Sanders’ credibility has reached the point of no return. #SandersResign

AprilDRyan

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Liar, Liar dress on fire! The stakes are too high for folks to be making up stories and lying from the White House podium! Remember the propaganda video of Jim Acosta allegedly hitting an intern? Another fact, lying about “countless” fbi agents who lost confidence in Comey!

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He was only 13 years old.

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I commend this young lady for having the courage to get in #goodtrouble while fighting the unjust realities we’re seeing in this country.

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We mourn #civilrights icon Judge #DamonKeith . Guardian of justice since 1967. Landmark rulings in school desegregation, fair housing & voting rights. Still judging at age 96 His commitment will never be matched. Nation forever in his debt. #RestInPower

Federal Judge Damon Keith, who authored landmark rulings on civil liberties, dies at 96

Keith decided cases on some of America's most controversial issues, from school desegregation to government surveillance of citizens

www.detroitnews.com

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3 years

The White House must now prioritize voting rights legislation with the same level of urgency and commitment as the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Time is running out. The infrastructure of our own democracy, the heart and soul of America, is crumbling before our very eyes.

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#Bail is not to act as pretrial punishment, as a fine, or a way ForProfit companies to prey on valuable individuals who are innocent until proven guilty I commend @SenSanders for introducing this important legislation Stop #MoneyBailScam @NAACP @aidachavez

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"We have to make it clear. No one is above the law. The responsibility of congress of the United States when the president breaks the law, is to bring impeachment charges against that president." - @ewarren #NAACPConvention #WhenWeFightWeWin

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This is all of us right now. Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed! #BlackWomenAreSupreme

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5 years

I applaud @SenatorTimScott for speaking out. “Some in our party wonder why Republicans are constantly accused of racism — it is because of our silence when things like this are said.” @SenatorTimScott #Racism or intolerance should never be condoned

Opinion | Tim Scott: Why are Republicans accused of racism? Because we’re silent on things like...

Comments such as those from Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) damage the party and damage the nation.

www.washingtonpost.com

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For @realDonaldTrump to compare the painful history of #lynching to impeachment is obscene and insulting. We must all remember what we are truly witnessing here - racism fueled from the White House that continues to permeate both legislation and language in this country.

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BREAKING: @NAACP Prevails in #TN Voter Suppression Case. Shelby County Election Commission ordered to send notices to voters who submitted incomplete voter registration forms & voters would be able to correct forms & vote regular ballots at any early voting site & on Election Day

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Governor @GregAbbott_TX , if you attend Friday’s NRA conference, right after 19 innocent children were just murdered by a gun, you’re sending a clear message: guns are more important than the lives you represent. Which is it?

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5. 37.5% of Black borrowers will default at some point, compared to 12.4% of white borrowers:

The looming student loan default crisis is worse than we thought | Brookings

New data shows that overall federal student loan cohort default rates may rise to 40% in the near future and that for-profits are largely responsible.

www.brookings.edu

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6. The plurality of outstanding debt is held by borrowers who live in neighborhoods in which the median income is between $20,000 and $40,000. Black people disproportionately live in those neighborhoods and are most affected by student debt:

Student loans, the racial wealth divide, and why we need full student debt cancellation | Brookings

Anti-Black polices across multiple sectors have diminished wealth-building opportunities that accelerate economic and social mobility. To ignore wealth disparities in the search for solutions to the...

www.brookings.edu

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3 years

It’s a shame that this is STILL the price you pay for defending democracy!

AprilDRyan

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Breaking: CBC Chair @RepBeatty arrested for protesting on the Hill for #VotingRights along with 9 others Black women.

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Mary Elizabeth Bowser a freed slave & Union spy during the #CivilWar infiltrated the home of Jefferson Davis as a servant to gather information. The value of the spy ring was noted by Generals Benjamin Butler, Ulysses S. Grant, & George H. Sharpe Happy #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2019

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Another Black man has been executed tonight. America's outlook on justice remains broken, barbaric and inhuman. Perhaps we need more forgiveness, more love, more understanding. I have no other words. #QuintinJones

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Today, we lost a great man, a true public servant and powerful force of change. As a lifetime member of @NAACP , we thank you for being a warrior in the fight for equality, justice and civil rights. Rest in power #ElijahCummings

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It’s 3 days before one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime and @msnbc removed @tiffanydcross . Make it make sense…or we will. #whereisTiffany

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Given the attacks on President Biden's student debt cancellation plan – a plan that millions of Americans fought for – the NAACP fully supports extending the repayment pause until borrowers obtain the relief they deserve and have been promised.

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"We have a predator living in the White House. And it is the nature of predators to prey on those they perceive to be vulnerable, to prey on those they perceive to be weak." - @KamalaHarris #NAACPConvention #WhenWeFightWeWin

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3 years

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4 years

Thank you, @SenSchumer

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Sen. Chuck Schumer: "Who do you believe, America? Civil rights conference or Mitch McConnell? Who do you believe, America? NAACP or the Republican Caucus? Who do you believe, America?"

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Congratulations @Beyonce on winning the most #NAACPImageAwards in history! Tune in tonight on @bet 8/7c to see more historic moments! @NAACPImageAward

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. @POTUS , no one should have to begin paying back their predatory student loans this month. Yet, another simple extension on repayments won’t address the crisis. The American people are anxious. Extending the freeze will only extend the anxiety that millions of Americans feel.

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#TrustBlackWomen

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. @staceyabrams Thank you for being a powerful voice for so many people in this country and for reminding us to focus on our ideals rather than fear mongering. Only together can we fight for our shared values and a better America. #SOTU

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. @BennieGThompson summons #SecNielsen to testify about proposed border wall. Stating the Administration has used “outright lies & misinformation to make case for boondoggle wall, defend #shutdown & distract people from flawed policy...” #GovernmentShutdown

New Dem committee chair summons Kirstjen Nielsen to testify about 'outright lies' with scathing...

The chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee is calling DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to appear before the panel -- having only done so once since she took the office.Homeland Security...

www.rawstory.com

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57yrs since “I Have a Dream” speech. 6 months since #BLM murals painted on streets across America. 1 wk since white supremacists stormed the Capitol, in attempt to overthrow our democracy. WE are beyond the point of words and performative statements. #WhatYouGonnaDo

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Respectfully, President-Elect @JoeBiden , we don’t need that man to step up. He needs to step down!

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"We need to change the priorities of America. No more tax breaks for billionaires. We need to invest in healthcare and education, the needs of our children and our citizens." - @BernieSanders #NAACPConvention #WhenWeFightWeWin

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400 yrs ago, the 1st enslaved ancestors were brought to this land and forced into generations of slavery. Centuries later, we proudly stand in glory as their descendants—empowered by their legacy and emboldened by the knowledge that we built this country. #WhenWeFightWeWin

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Thank you for a life well lived and for setting an example for all. Rest in power, Congressman.

NAACP

@NAACP

4 years

We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Lewis. His life-long mission for justice, equality and freedom left a permanent impression on our nation and world. The NAACP extends our sincerest condolences to his family, and we send prayers of comfort and strength to all.

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The day after we watched a complete travesty of justice in the shooting case of #JacobBlake , an unarmed man shot IN THE BACK after attempting to break up an incident, we see ARMED TERRORIST storm the Capitol of the USA with little to no recourse! #ThisIsAmerica

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Nearly a year ago the @NAACP issued a Florida Travel Advisory in part because under Gov. DeSantis’ leadership, Fla. had devalued and marginalized the contributions and challenges faced by the Black community and other communities of color. Do we have your attention now? Wake Up

NBC News

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The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to a new state rule that prohibits the addition of such programs, according to an administrative memo from the university.

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Somehow, when we bail out Billion dollar corporations, it’s never an issue. But when it comes to lifting people who need the help most, including Pell Grant recipients—51% of which go to students whose families earn less than 20K a year—it is. This election is critical. Go vote.

The New York Times

@nytimes

2 years

Breaking News: A federal appeals court has temporarily halted President Biden’s student debt relief plan, preventing the government from moving forward.

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

5 years

A few moments ago I testified against the nomination of #WilliamBarr on behalf of the @NAACP . We urge the Senate to seize this second chance to restore the integrity of the Justice Department and insist on an AG who will vigorously enforce civil rights laws. #StopBarr

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

5 years

Today, @NAACP voted to move forward with a resolution to initiate @realDonaldTrump ’s impeachment at the 110th #NAACPConvention . Trump’s misconduct is unmistakable and has proven time and time again, that he is unfit to serve as the president of this country. #WhenWeFightWeWin

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

2 years

A white man, deemed “armed and dangerous,” was peacefully detained as a person of interest after 7 were shot dead. More than 24 hours later, he has yet to be charged. A Black man—unarmed—was shot over 60 times by police after a “routine traffic stop.” Welcome to America.

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

5 years

Thank you @SenatorTimScott for standing on principle and not partisanship in your opposition to the nomination of #ThomasFarr to federal bench in NC, ending chances of confirmation. Thank you @ncnaacp for all your work. @RevDrBarber #StopFarr #Farr

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

4 years

The Trump campaign sought to buy African American votes in yet another attempt to subvert #democracy . That is why @NAACP voted for @realDonaldTrump ’s #impeachment . Our vote and our voices matter. We must work together to ensure the needs and interests of our community are met.

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

2 years

It’s absolutely critical that we pass federal voting rights protections by the end of the year. Anything short of that would be a failure for our democracy. Let’s get it done. The clock is ticking

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Derrick Johnson

@DerrickNAACP

3 years

Mark Zuckerberg should try unplugging Facebook and plugging it back in.

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