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Ending State Rollbacks
The NAACP reiterates and reaffirms its continuing support for Affirmative Action as there is a clear and continuing need for Affirmative Action programs, and opposes any efforts to roll back or otherwise weaken existing Affirmative Action programs.
First National Monument
The NAACP strongly commemorates the First National Monument in Darien, Georgia and the NAACP urge its units to identify and recognize slavery monuments in communities throughout the nation.
Regarding the Civil Rights Pioneers Commemorative Stamps
The NAACP expresses its appreciation to the United States Postal Service, art director Ethel Kessler, and stamp designer Greg Berger for publishing the Civil Rights Pioneers Commemorative Stamps which coincide with the year-long celebrations of the NAACP Centennial Anniversary and Black History Month 2009.
NAACP Calls for Enhanced Safety Measures on Campuses in Honor of Heroism and Courage of Ryan C. Clark and the other Victims of Gun Violence
The NAACP support the implementation of more stringent, protective measures to enhance student safety, including more comprehensive background checks and more thorough evaluation of students with medical or mental issues.
Inclusion of Harry T. Moore and Other Unsung Heroes in School Curriculums
The NAACP encourages its units to appeal to their local school districts and whoever else may be necessary to include the life and works of Harry T. Moore and other unsung heroes in the history curriculum used in their local school systems.
Recognition of Oliver Vincent Shields for Integrating U.S. Infantry during World War II
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People shall recognize Oliver Vincent Shields for his dedicated service to his country in being one of the first 2500 Black men who volunteered, was chosen to integrate the infantry of the Army during World War II, and who fought with White soldiers to secure democracy.
Honoring the Life of Floyd B. McKissick Sr.
The NAACP formally acknowledges, celebrates, and honors the life and contributions of Floyd Bixler McKissick, Sr.
Low-Performing Schools
The NAACP reaffirms previous resolutions designed to ensure resource equity, teacher quality and the eradication of illiteracy.
Investigation of Race and Credit Reports
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People expresses its concern about the racial disparities in consumer credit and calls on the United States Congress to conduct a comprehensive study of the racial disparities in credit reports, with parameters and an independent verification process agreed upon by the NAACP.
National Day of Non-violence – April 4, 2010
The NAACP re-affirms its National Day of Nonviolence as a 2010 National Day of Action, Sunday, April 4, 2010 and issues a call to all units encouraging them to host public hearings, facilitate discussions and forums to address their local neighborhood's concerns.
Calling for the End of “Prison-Based Gerrymandering”
The NAACP, on principle, decries the enumeration of prisoners as local residents as a violation of our nation's fundamental one-person one-vote ethos of representational democracy, harkening back to the disgraceful three-fifths era of constitutionally-sanctioned slavery.
Re-affirming 2008 Resolution on “Abolition of Life Without Parole for Juveniles"
All units and members educate themselves as to the states' related juvenile penal code; and that these units avail themselves of opportunities to educate others about these injustices; and that NAACP units call upon their legislatures to abolish juvenile life without parole sentences for crimes.