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Know the Issues

Learn more about the issues NAACP tackles every day to dismantle racism and build Black political, social, and economic power.

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Disrupting the status quo

We're committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free. Our work includes civic engagement, systemically building racial equity, and supporting policies and institutions that prioritize the urgent needs of Black people, who are most impacted by race-based discrimination. 

From city halls to the Supreme Court, using advocacy and litigation, we will secure civil rights for everyone.

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We're tackling the issues that impact Black America

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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

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

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

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
Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO

We must make the demands required for the future we want to see.

- Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO
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