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This holiday season, pause and ask: Does this retailer value you or just your money? Let's align our dollars with our values and demand equity. Read more from Keisha D. B., NAACP Director of Opportunity, Race, and Justice. #BlackFriday

This #Black Friday, we can build an economy that benefits everyone by being intentional with our dollars. Join the movement by signing our Black Consumer Pledge: https://lnkd.in/gn2kn5RK When you sign, you commit to: spending intentionally, demanding corporate accountability, supporting Black-owned businesses, advocating for change, and staying informed. Together, our actions can drive meaningful progress. Sign the pledge today and help build a more equitable future.

Thankful for us and everything we bring to the culture. 🧡 Today’s a reminder of how powerful we are when we show up for one another and pour back into our communities. Wishing you rest, warmth, and good food surrounded by good people.

Did you know nearly 1 in 4 adults ages 18–45 have prediabetes? Early detection and access to care can make all the difference. The NAACP and the American Red Cross recently teamed up to talk about health, equity, and prevention. Watch the conversation now on the NAACP YouTube Channel and Red Cross Facebook page. #NationalDiabetesMonth: https://lnkd.in/gX3XZZnr

Join NAACP leaders, partners, and community advocates for Stop Dirty Data: NAACP National Strategy Summit, a powerful two-day summit focused on one of today's fastest-growing issues: the rapid expansion of data centers and what it means for Black, Brown, and low-income communities. Together, we'll build a national strategy and prepare for major actions and milestones coming in early 2026. 📅 When: December 11-13 📍 Where: Washington, D.C. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gUwMAWk5

This year’s #COP30 brought global leaders together to address the urgent climate crisis, and the NAACP was at the forefront, ensuring that the voices of frontline communities were heard. Representing the Association was Abre' Conner, Esq., our Director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, who brought a powerful and necessary perspective to the international stage.

We’re saddened to share the passing of Mother Viola Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Her life was a testament to strength, truth, and the power of speaking out, even when the world tried to look away. She spent decades making sure this nation remembered what happened in Tulsa and pushing for the justice her community was long denied. Her voice moved generations, and her legacy will continue to lead us. #RestInPower, Mother Fletcher.

This is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of young voters to shape the future. Ssanyu Lukoma, a broadcast journalism student at Howard University and a member of the NAACP Howard chapter, reflects on what it means to show up for democracy, why she refuses to let anyone count her out, and challenges misconceptions about young voters. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gupH_xUj

State of Play with NAACP: Environmental Justice, COP30 & Data Centers in Our Communities On this week’s episode of State of Play with NAACP, we’re joined by Abre' Conner, Esq.’ Conner to discuss what’s at stake at COP30 and the urgent fight to protect Black communities from the harms of rapidly expanding data center development. Abre’ breaks down how environmental policy decisions at the global and local levels intersect — and why communities of color are disproportionately impacted by pollution, resource strain, and displacement driven by these projects. Tune in for a powerful conversation on advocacy, accountability, and the path to true environmental justice: https://lnkd.in/ekug7PzT

TOMORROW | Don't miss "For Us, By Us: Black Voices on Freedom from Tobacco," a conversation between Dr. Chris T. Pernell, MD, MPH, FACPM and Truth Initiative on November 20 at 1 p.m. ET. This conversation will explore the history of tobacco’s targeting of Black communities, dive into today’s policy landscape, and explore actionable steps to create tobacco-free communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e78e2QUX