NAACP Annual Convention
The NAACP met and discussed issues within the African-American community including voting rights, education, and civic participation. As piv… read more
The NAACP met and discussed issues within the African-American community including voting rights, education, and civic participation. As pivotal elections approach in 2012, the summit examined the national attack on voting rights and retrogressive measures meant to prevent participation by eligible citizens. The session provided an overview of the national and state-level attacks on voting rights, and provided a comprehensive strategy on the progressive response. Panelists discussed concrete steps to implement the NAACP’s game changing strategy to increase civic participation and protect and expand voting rights. close
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