It's a Wrap: 116th NAACP National Convention
At this year's Convention we discussed AI, misinformation, and advocacy. We dug deep into civic engagement, working in entertainment, and Black Health. NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell extended an invitation to stand with us.
And we celebrated with our grassroots boots on the ground from acros the country.
This week on Hey, Black America! we give you - and the city of Chicago - 365 days to get ready for us...
Hey, Black America! July 18
Recap This Year's Convention
Public Mass Meeting
Chairman Russell addresses Convention attendees on our history while recognizing the importance of standing with NAACP now, setting the tone for the 116th NAACP National Convention.
Monday Plenary
Rewatch the plenary where panelists discussed defending democracy, civil rights, decoding AI, unleashing entrepreneurship, and more.
Closing Plenary
President Johnson addresses Convention attendees, stressing the importance of the "fierce urgency of now" – empowering our communities. Panelists also discussed advocacy, the future of young activists, and writing our own narratives.