Federal Advocacy

A legacy on Capitol Hill

Working with elected officials and presidential administrations is one approach to our work on issues that impact the Black community, including economic opportunity, education, and criminal justice reform.

Work continues to ensure civil rights and social justice for all.

Our legislative priorities

The promotion and protection of civil rights
Securing a fair and equal criminal justice system
Ensuring high-quality educational opportunities for all Americans
A fair labor environment
Securing affordable adequate housing and health care for all Americans

Taking our demands to Capitol Hill

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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

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

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

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

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

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Protect Reproductive Rights

2 minutes

Pass the Equality Act

The NAACP urges the Senate to pass the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.

2 minutes

Justice for Victims of Camp Lejeune

The NAACP Office of the General Counsel, working with the law firm DiCello Levitt, plans to file lawsuits on behalf of victims of the Camp Lejeune poisoning.

5 minutes