Derrick Johnson
@DerrickNAACP
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@NAACP 19th President & CEO, Activist, Leader & Mississippian
Jackson, MS
Joined August 2013
As our nation navigates yet another government shutdown and persistent threats to our voting rights, it’s clear this moment is about more than politics; it’s about priorities. In my op-ed for @MSNBC, I share why this shutdown matters for everyday Americans
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The same communities that depend on stable federal operations are the ones whose voices are at increased risk of being silenced in our democracy.
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George Floyd's tragic death sparked a global cry for justice and accountability. Yet, five years later, meaningful federal police reform remains stalled. Today, on his birthday, I reflect on his legacy, knowing we must continue to fight, organize, and vote for real change.
George Floyd should be here today to celebrate another year of his life. Today, we honor him, his spirit, and the life he lived. We remember him, carry forward his legacy, and continue the fight for the justice he deserves. His life mattered, and every action toward equality
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Congratulations to @MariaCorinaYA on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Her courageous fight for democracy in Venezuela is a reminder that socialism doesn’t lift people up, it holds them down. We continue to stand with the Venezuelan people in their pursuit of freedom, democracy,
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I am angered by the DOJ's decision to file charges against New York AG Letitia James. This is a clear effort to intimidate and sow fear. Two tactics that we at the @NAACP cannot and will not tolerate. We won't allow this administration to undermine justice or the rule of law.
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If healthcare coverage is not protected, the Senate must vote NO on Trump's funding bill.
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It would cause over 20 million people to see their premiums increase by an average of 75-100%. Trump's threat to affordable health coverage is immediate and severe.
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Velshi and Democrats Say ‘No Kings’ Protests Are About Loving America — Then Velshi Quotes WaPo’s Trump Lie Count During his MSNBC fill-in for Lawrence O’Donnell, Ali Velshi opened a segment defending the so-called “No Kings” protests against Donald Trump — describing them as
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Resulting in nearly 4 million people losing their healthcare coverage.
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Nearly 24 million people rely on individual insurance purchased with the help of the Affordable Care Act's Tax Credit, but Senators are now considering an extreme bill that would not renew funding for those tax credits.
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Emmett Till should have lived a full life. Instead, his murder shook this nation awake. Mamie Till-Mobley turned grief into movement, and we owe her a debt of action. We honor Emmett by demanding justice in our time.
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This is truly heartbreaking. I’m praying for the children, families, educators, and the entire Annunciation Catholic School community in Minneapolis following this tragic act of violence. We at the @NAACP are standing with you.
Police are responding to a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says. Follow live updates. https://t.co/BZe3zoYQ4C
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Texas is 40% white, yet white voters control 73% of congressional seats. This mid-decade redistricting is a clear, racially motivated attempt to silence Black communities, and it’s unconstitutional.
#BREAKING: The NAACP is suing Texas over a new electoral map that strips Black voters of their political power. Filed with @lawyerscomm, our lawsuit accuses Texas of racially motivated gerrymandering to silence Black communities ahead of next year's midterms. “The state’s
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Texas is 40% white, but white voters control over 73% of the state’s congressional seats. Now, this new map gives white voters even more power at the expense of Black & brown voters. Anyone can see this is racially motivated. This isn’t over Gov Abbott.
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The vote clears the way for Gov. Greg Abbott to sign the map into law and sets up a path for Republicans to gain up to five additional seats in the House.
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While attacks on voting rights continue to target Black and Brown communities nationwide, restoring preclearance is crucial to protecting the sanctity of our voting process. It's now up to Congress to safeguard our democracy and every voter’s voice by passing #JLVRAA.
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Sixty years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, access to the ballot box is under attack. Today, @SenatorWarnock and @SenatorDurbin stood up for the American people by reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (#JLVRAA) at the U.S. Capitol.
Today, we applaud @SenatorWarnock and @SenatorDurbin for reintroducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (#JLVRAA) just days before the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As attacks on #votingrights continue to target Black and Brown communities, we
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Staff is ready, our members are arriving in Charlotte, and The Hub is open. Tonight we officially kick off the 116th NAACP National Convention with the Opening Public Mass Meeting where we're digging into the fierce urgency of now. #NAACPconvention
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A Tweet that aged like milk. Meanwhile, @POTUS is playing the “Iran card” to distract us from attempts to pass one of the worst budget bills we’ve ever seen. Follow the money, America. Read our full statement here.
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In response to the Trump administration’s recent escalation of military conflict with Iran, mass raids and arrests of immigrants, and the roll-out of an exorbitant military parade — all while...
Don't let Obama play the Iran card in order to start a war in order to get elected--be careful Republicans!
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Today, we honor the resilience of those who came before us, whose fight for freedom brought us to where we are today. #Juneteenth is a reminder of our collective strength. Let's reflect, rejoice, and recommit to creating a more equitable world for all people.
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Ten years ago today, a White supremacist entered Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. and killed nine innocent people. In memory of those we lost on that tragic day, we must continue the fight for justice against racial violence and for safer communities.
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Authoritarianism. Plain and simple.
We will take back America.
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What happened to “All Lives Matter?” Have you forgotten about the people who voted for you who could die from proposed Medicaid cuts, @SenJoniErnst?
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) flippantly dismissed voters’ concerns in recent days that people could die if Republicans cut Medicaid as they’ve promised to do in President Trump’s sprawling immigration and tax package. “Well, we all are going to die,” Ernst said.
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