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Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and journalist Don Lemon hosted a panel discussion on the well-being and status of Black boys and men during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual l…

Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) led a conversation with lawyers who argued in Allen v. Milligan, the Supreme Court case that decided Alabama’s congressional district map violated the Voting Rights …

Advocates gathered to honor the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Speakers included public officials, businesspersons, entertainers, uni…

Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) joined advocates to discuss voting rights for people of color at Washington, D.C.'s convention center. The event, which was hosted by th…

Voting rights advocates testified on voter issues including redistricting, suppression efforts and voter identification laws during a hearing before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil…

NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson talked about the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo and the civil rights group’s priorities and role heading into the midterm elections.

Derrick Johnson talked about efforts by the Senate and the Biden administration to pass voting rights legislation.

Axios hosted a discussion with Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP. The conversation focused on progress and setbacks in terms of race, justice, and policing since the killing of…

Voting rights advocates held the “March On for Washington and Voting Rights” rally to call for the passage of federal voting legislation and statehood for the District of Columbia. Among tho…

NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson talked about voting access legislation in Congress and in several states.

Speakers during the closing session of the National League of Cities' 2021 Congressional City Conference included Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Treasury Secretary Janet Yel…

The House Financial Services Committee held a virtual hearing on the need for coronavirus pandemic economic aid. Members debated the proposed $15 minimum wage increase, funding for state and…

The NAACP held a virtual news conference to discuss the recent lawsuit filed against former President Donald Trump and his attorney, Rudy Giuliani, for inciting the attack on the U.S. Capito…

Jews United for Democracy and Justice hosted a discussion about racial tension, bigotry, and division in America. Speakers included NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Anti-Defamation League CE…

The NAACP hosted a virtual town hall meeting on the government’s COVID-19 pandemic response and distribution of a vaccine. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and several medical experts, including t…

The Meridian International Center hosted a discussion on the 2020 election results and African American voters. NAACP President Derrick Johnson discussed how the organization worked to incre…

Speakers in day one of the 2020 Democratic National Convention included former first lady Michelle Obama; Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT); former Ohio Governor John …

NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson talked about Black voters and issues most important in campaign 2020.

NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson talked about the state of race relations in America.

Axios hosted a virtual conversation on policing and racial inequality with Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL); St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Melvin Carter (D); NAACP President Derrick Johnson; an…