Arizona NAACP State Conference

State All Calls are open to every single Arizona NAACP member! And even to our “soon to be” members! Reminders with Zoom links will be sent out to every member a week before and the day of. Meetings are mandatory for all Branch Leadership! #aznaacp #naacp

This weeks "Black Leader Spotlight" is on Representative Walt Blackman! Learn more about him and his work as a representative here @WaltBlackman1

Action Step: Contact your local AZ legislators to express the importance of federal education funding. Arizona State Legislature Lookup. azleg.gov/findmylegislat… Arizona Congressional Members congress.gov/members?q=%7B%…

Schools in Phx, Tucson & rural areas will struggle more to meet student needs. Title I funding ensures access to books, technology, &extracurricular programs. Arizona now ranks 51st, yes you read that right. We rank 51st in the nation for quality education & teacher pay/retention

This weeks' Black Leader Spotlight is on the @AZDPS Col. Jefferey Glover!

Opinion: Free tutoring to end in a state where most kids are behind? That's crazy | Opinion azcentral.com/story/opinion/…

President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. barackobama.medium.com/our-statement-…

We need committed leaders to engage actively in their communities. Join us as a chairperson on one of our open committees. Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Health, Prison, Public Relations, Veterans If you are interested, please email President@aznaacp.org

DID U KNOW that we have AMAZING Black Leaders all across the state? Each week, we will introduce you to a new leader. Each of their introductions will include who they are, what role they currently hold and what that role does. This week, we introduce to you @searsforjustice

Happy Birthday, Shirley Chisholm! The first Black woman elected to Congress and to run for president, she broke barriers with courage, vision, and an unwavering fight for justice. Her legacy inspires Black women to claim their space and lead boldly. #WinWithBlackWomen

It's still wild to me that Trump voters said: Rape is ok. Racism is ok. Bigotry is ok. Pedophilia is ok. Banning books is ok. Fascism is ok. Felony is ok. Not ok to Trump voters: Low prescription costs. Low college tuition. Homeownership programs. Business loan programs. Health insurance access. Healthcare. Lower child care costs. Clean air. Clean water. Higher wages. Chip manufacturing companies. Infrastructure. Expanded Veteran benefits. Research… Then they get mad when we point out how stupid they are. #DemsUnited

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration made a historic announcement, handing down a new rule that would allow Medicare and Medicaid programs to cover life-saving anti-obesity drugs. "The NAACP will continue to fight for lower medication costs, access to green spaces, food security, and the competent care needed to move our nation forward." —NAACP Director for the Center for Health Equity, Dr. Chris Pernell Learn more: naacp.org/articles/naacp…

Ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance is harmful to so many people.

Are Phoenix officers who violently arrested a deaf man under criminal investigation? "A spokesperson confirmed the case is being reviewed by the Special Investigation Detail (SID)." abc15.com/news/local-new…

@katiegipson What kind of law do you do? Can we add you to our list of lawyers referrals?

For the first time in history, the Senate will have two Black women serving at the same time. Congratulations to Delaware's @LisaBRochester and Maryland's @AlsobrooksForMD on their #historic wins! Here's to breaking more barriers. 💪🏽 #Election2024

✊🏾 well said

Dear Black women, we will never stop fighting for you.

If you haven't voted yet and need a ride #arizona #aznaacp #ElectionDay #vote #lyft