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NAACP is leading the fight for justice

Ensure that Black lives are a priority in all spaces

From police brutality to COVID-19 to voter suppression, Black communities are under attack. We work to disrupt inequality, dismantle racism, and accelerate change in key areas including criminal justice, health care, education, climate, and the economy. When it comes to civil rights and social justice, we have the unique ability to secure more wins than anyone else. Help make racial equity a reality.

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NAACP: This Is Power

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We tackle today's toughest challenges

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Race & Justice

Racial equity and justice through discourse and policy change

30%likelihood of a Black person to be stopped without just cause than a white person
65%of Black adults have felt targeted because of their race

Advocacy & Litigation

Fair and just representation for all by standing up for our rights in the courts and in Congress

675kcalls made by NAACP volunteers to Black voters in 2020
10battleground states reached during 2020 election year

Inclusive Economy

Mobility and a thriving Black economy

10Xmore income made by White families than Black families
80%higher mortgage denial rate for Blacks applicants than white applicants

Education Innovation

A world-class education for all students

32%of Black students lived in poverty in 2018
45%of Black students attended high-poverty schools in fall 2017

Health & Well-being

An inclusive culture of health and equitable social health systems

34%of COVID-19 deaths were among non-Hispanic Black people
3xBlack women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes

Environmental Climate Justice

An environmental, social, and economic revolution

68%of Black Americans live or have lived within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant over the past several decades
60%of Black Americans live in communities with uncontrolled toxic waste sites

Next Generation Leadership

Support for young leaders and change agents

300kyoung people have participated in the NAACP ACT-SO Achievement Program
40+years producing top Black talent through ACT-SO
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WE NEED YOU IN THE FIGHT

Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equity. We have driven the hardest-fought wins for civil rights and social justice — with you by our side, we can accelerate the next milestones for Black Americans.

Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.

 

 

 

 

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We are 2 million+ activists united in the fight to end racial inequality.

Change isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. I am grateful to NAACP for always striving to be the catalyst that drives a better, more inclusive version of our society.  

- Jerald W., NAACP supporter