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105 years later, we still remember what was taken from Black Wall Street. The Tulsa Race Massacre wasn’t just an attack on a neighborhood. It was an attack on Black success, Black wealth, and a thriving community that built for itself despite every barrier placed in its way. Today, we honor the lives lost, the stories too often left out of textbooks, and the legacy of Greenwood that still lives on. Never forgotten.

Four of the nation's leading voting rights groups will continue fighting President Trump's executive order restricting mail ballots after a recent ruling allowing it to stand. “We will need to vote in historic numbers to confront the Trump Administration's attempts to rig the system against us," said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO https://lnkd.in/e7HZW2UF

The attacks on Black political power across the South are coordinated and ongoing. Join us for an urgent briefing TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET as part of the #OutofBounds campaign, where we'll break down the latest on: voting rights battles, ongoing litigation, legislative developments, and our collective response strategy. This is your moment to get informed, get equipped, and get to work. Register today. This event will also be livestreamed: https://lnkd.in/eAuF56NV

Five days. One city. One movement. Believe it or not, the 117th #NAACPConvention is just around the corner! Don't miss: 🎤 Powerful sessions ✊🏾 Advocacy forums ⚡ THE HUB 🤝🏾 Networking with changemakers 🏙️ The energy of Chicago Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/eFtCZmUq Advanced registration rates end June 1.

Today, the Alabama Federal Court rejected a new gerrymandered map, ruling that it was discriminatory to Black voters in the state. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson had this to say: "We applaud the Alabama Federal Court’s ruling today, preserving Black representation. Redrawing maps to silence the voices of entire communities cannot be tolerated. It goes against the very values of democracy that our ancestors fought and died for. Our chapters in Alabama mobilized to reject this map, and we will continue to fight across the country to protect our voice. Today’s ruling is good news, but we know it is not the end of this fight."

Memorial Day is a chance for us to pause as a community and recognize the extraordinary individuals whose bravery and commitment shaped the freedoms and rights we treasure today. Honoring them is about choosing, every day, to stand up for the same values they believed were worth the ultimate sacrifice: fairness, justice, and dignity for all.

Join the NAACP Center for Health Equity on May 28 at 7 p.m. for Session 1 of ACE Your Health: From Data to Action. Designed for community leaders, advocates, and partners, this essential conversation breaks down the national narrative and lived experiences from our recent survey report. You will build the data literacy needed to confidently interpret these key findings and drive actionable health policies in your community. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/enGKP_AX

As a child growing up near phosphate plants in Polk County, Florida, Abre' Conner, Esq. experienced firsthand the devastating health impacts of environmental pollution. Today, as NAACP's Director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, she’s turning her personal story into a powerful mission to protect communities of color from environmental harm. From leading the charge against polluting industries to holding corporations accountable, Abre’ is a catalyst for change. Most recently, she’s spearheading our lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI Corp., challenging their harmful practices that disproportionately affect Black communities in Mississippi and Tennessee. Under Abre's leadership, we're showing the world that environmental justice is civil rights justice. Read more in Bloomberg Law.

PSA for students 📚 Scholarship applications through the NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives close tomorrow. Don’t miss your chance to access funding that supports your education and future. Apply before it’s too late: naacp.org/scholarships

Today, the NAACP gathered on the steps of the Tennessee Supreme Court following oral arguments in NAACP, Gloria Sweet-Love, et. al v. The State of Tennessee Governor, et. al, challenging the unlawful process leading to adoption of the state's racially discriminatory Congressional map. The emergency lawsuit challenges a 48-hour special session carried out by state lawmakers earlier this month as both unlawful and unconstitutional. “Across the South we are witnessing officials recklessly moving to dismantle Congressional districts that have provided Black communities a voice in our democracy. It is not surprising that in their mad dash to disenfranchise Black voters, they are breaking laws, defying rules and running afoul of state constitutional guardrails." — NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke