This Week in Fascism #89: ‘Patriots’ Vandalize Charlottesville Marcher’s Vehicle, Blame ‘ANTIFA’ & Set Up Crowdfunding Campaign

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Welcome fellow antifascists! We’ve got some juicy stories this week! From a large-scale neo-Nazi terror plot being exposed, to a round of doxxes, a call for solidarity with antifascists in Salem, Oregon, and stories on drama in Proud Boy ranks and Patriots in the Pacific Northwest attempting to pin the blame on vandalizing the vehicle... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: Award-Winning Actor, Rapper, and Writer Common Voices Powerful New AD For NAACP Ahead of Georgia Senate Runoff Elections by Marc Banks

With Less Than a Week to the Election, Common Joins the NAACP to Call on Black Georgians to Vote

BALTIMORE, MD – Today, the NAACP released a new ad featuring award-winning actor, rapper, and writer Common that will run in Georgia between now and the January 5th Georgia U.S. Senate runoff elections.

The ad is part of the civil rights organization’s efforts to engage and mobilize Black voters throughout the state and carry the overarching message of the NAACP’s “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign, an unprecedented campaign to persuade and mobilize Black voters in the 2020 General Election.

“This election cycle is not over and we must continue to do everything we can to make sure the voices of Black voters are heard,” said Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP. “Already more than 2 million Georgians have voted despite the continued assault we continue to see on our voting rights in Georgia and Washington. If we are to effectuate change in our community and country, we need Black voters to show up to the polls. Our lives continue to depend on making our voices heard and we cannot and will not be silenced.”

Script from the ad:

Georgia.

In November, you sent a clear message to the rest of the country.

A message that made history and changed the future.

In cities and towns in this great state

Black people harnessed their power

And said loud and clear.

Enough is Enough.

Now, we need you to do it again.

To use your power at the polls on January 5th.

Vote.

Like your life depends on it. 

For more information on the “Black Voices Change Lives” campaign and to listen to the ad, visit the website.

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About NAACP 

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

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Lockdowns, the Insurgent Far-Right & the Future of Antifascism: A Conversation with Three Way Fight

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photo via: @R3volutionDaddy On this episode of the It’s Going Down podcast, we speak with two people involved in Three Way Fight, a revolutionary antifascist theory project that has grown out of antifascist research and organizing in decades past. We discuss the recent events in Salem, Oregon, where members of far-Right and neo-fascist groups attempted... Read Full Article

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Surgery Funds Needed for Returning Rojava Internationalist

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The Chicago Committee for Solidarity with Kurdistan and Rojava (CCSKR) is helping Autumn raise $10,000 for surgery for injuries received in Rojava, as well as a tooth extraction she now needs. Please donate to Autumn through this fundraiser page https://ift.tt/3pGhTUZ You may also donate directly through: PayPal: autumn@msgsafe.io Venmo: @Hats- Please use the note “To... Read Full Article

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Richmond Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Documentary: “We and You and So Many Others”

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Announcing a new documentary on mutual aid organizing in so-called Richmond, Virginia. Check out this fantastic new documentary (54:20 mins) that follows the growth of mutual aid work in Richmond, VA shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the area. In addition to meeting the people behind the project and learning all the different ways people... Read Full Article

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Black Lives Matter and the Future of Humanity

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A look at how the Black Lives Matter movement, through ideas and action, gives rebels tools in which to engage in social struggle. by Paul Messersmith-Glavin photo via: @MaranieRae Using an intersectional, anarchist analysis we can see how racism, patriarchy, and class society are intertwined producing a society that actively is changing the climate. We... Read Full Article

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Strict, Dogmatic “Nonviolence” Versus a Diversity of Tactics

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A critical and historical look at non-violence and how it relates to revolutionary struggle. In an interview for The Guardian, environmentalist and human rights activist and author, Arundhati Roy, told Stephen Moss, “If you’re an Adivasi [tribal Indian] living in a forest village and 800 CRP [Central Reserve Police] come and surround your village and... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Columbus Mother Wants Justice Three Years After Son Killed by State Patrol
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Lobelia Commons Announces Call for Creation of The Earthbound Farmers Almanac

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The 2021 Earthbound Farmers Almanac is seeking content from a diversity of sources united by a radical relationship with the land. We want your anti-colonial screeds, anecdotes from the farm, musings of inter-species relations, skills passed down from grandparents, alternative perspectives on land stewardship, glimpses of other worlds and everything in between. Suggestion: a city-wide... Read Full Article

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Backus, MN: Water Protectors Blockade Line 3 Pipe-Yard

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Action report on recent blockade of Line 3 pipe-yard from the Giniw Collective. Monday morning, a water protector bravely ascended a tripod high in the air blockading an Enbridge pipe-yard, as dozens of supporters held space below. Since giving the final green light on November 30th for Enbridge to bulldoze through Minnesota’s watersheds for its... Read Full Article

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Guard Locked in a Cell During Disturbance at McCormick Correctional

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Perilous Chronicle reports on recent prisoner revolt at McCormick Correctional in South Carolina. By Lena Mercer At about 9 p.m. Sunday night, law enforcement vehicles were staged at the entrance to McCormick Correctional Institution in South Carolina according to reporting by local News Channel 6.  An hour later, local media outlets as well as prisoner-run... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: 731 Miles for Justice
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Over 40 Units At Port of Tacoma Travelodge Occupied to Provide Emergency Housing

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Tacoma Housing Now reports on an ongoing housing occupation that so far has housed over 40 people for over 4 days at the Port of Tacoma Travelodge. This situation is unfolding, so follow them on social media for updates. stock photo via Kyle Johnson on Unsplash We’re on day 4 of the hotel occupation and... Read Full Article

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Washington Prosecutors Refuse to Charge Far-Right Shooter in Attack on Black Antifascist

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CrimethInc. looks at the current situation in Olympia, Washington, where over the course of two weeks, far-Right Trump supporters have shot and injured two people, as community members gather to oppose them. In Washington state, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Elizabeth McMullen has declined to press charges against Forest Michael Machala, the far-right gunman who shot... Read Full Article

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After Brutal Attack, Far-Right Militia Leader Chris Hill Threatens Atlanta Mutual Aid Event

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Following attack on counter-protesters in Atlanta, Georgia, far-Right militia member Chris Hill is now threatening mutual aid program. Chris Hill AKA “General BloodAgent” leads the far-right ‘III% Security Force” (III%SF) / “Georgia Security Force.” This group has brutally attacked counter-protesters, threatened mosques, spreads division, stokes violence, and has suffered numerous splits because Hill menaces even... Read Full Article

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Toward Refusal: An Analysis of the Demonstrations for Kenneth Jones in Omaha

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A critical reflection on the wave of demonstrations that broke out in November following the police murder of Kenneth Jones in so-called Omaha, Nebraska. On November 19, 2020, many of us in Nebraska heard the news that the Omaha Police Department had shot and killed Kenneth Jones, a Black man, during a traffic stop. The... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Exclusive: Man Recounts Being Brutally Arrested Yards From George Floyd Memorial
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Final Straw: Organizing in “No Chance Alamance” County

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Long-running anarchist podcast and radio show the Final Straw speaks with organizers involved in DownhomeNC, based out of Alamance County. This week on the show I’m speaking with three folks engaged in organizing in the rural Alamance County, North Carolina, and it’s capital of Graham. All three work with the 501c4 political non-profit, DownhomeNC which... Read Full Article

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Rebel Steps: Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021

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A look back at 2020 from the Rebel Steps podcast, part of the Channel Zero Anarchist Podcast Network. Listen HERE As we round out this historically challenging year, it feels important to take a moment to reflect. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from a bunch of our comrades, many who have appeared on previous... Read Full Article

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D12 Report-Back and Antifascist Resistance in the Era of “Stop the Steal”

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A critical reflection on the antifascist mobilization in Washington DC on December 12 that discusses what went well and what lessons can be built upon in the future. The first time most people heard of or cared about a “Proud Boy” was in the aftermath of the 2017 Unite The Right Rally in Charlottesville, VA.... Read Full Article

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This Week In Fascism #88: A Diversity of Fascists

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Welcome fellow antifascists! As per usual, we have an amazing column for you this week! We’ve got an action roundup, a report on what happened in Salem, Oregon, where armed far-Right groups tried to storm the state capitol, Three Percenter leader Chris Hill getting fired from his job after bragging about ambushing counter-protesters in Atlanta,... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Sues President Trump for Systematically trying to disenfranchise Black Voters by Marc Banks

December 21, 2020 – The NAACP sued President Trump, his presidential campaign, and the Republican National Committee (RNC) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for systematically trying to disenfranchise Black voters in states across the country.

The lawsuit alleges that President Trump, the Trump campaign, and the RNC have engaged in a coordinated conspiracy to disenfranchise Black voters by disrupting vote-counting efforts, lodging groundless challenges during recounts, and attempting to block certification of election results through intimidation and coercion of election officials and volunteers.   These steps to delegitimize our democracy were targeted in cities across the country with high numbers of Black voters.  These actions are a clear violation of the Voting Rights Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act.

Derrick Johnson, President of the NAACP said, “President Trump and his allies have repeatedly and unsuccessfully tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and undermine confidence in our democracy.  Across the country – from Detroit to Milwaukee, and Atlanta to Philadelphia – they have targeted areas with large numbers of Black voters and made baseless, racist claims to attempt to not count their votes. While all of the allegations have repeatedly gotten thrown out of court and no judge has found any evidence of election fraud, we cannot sit back and let these actions go unaccounted for.  In order to protect the constitutional rights of millions of Black Americans, and ensure that our democracy is not delegitimized, we are bringing this lawsuit to protect the integrity of Black voters and the democratic process in which they participated and made their voices heard in record numbers.”

The NAACP joined a lawsuit that was filed on November 20^th by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), on behalf of the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization and three Detroit residents.

 

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About NAACP 

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

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This Is America #133: Salem Antifascists Speak-out; Discussion on COVID Deaths, Social Media & Civil War

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Welcome, to This Is America, December 22nd, 2020. On this episode, first we bring you an interview with several antifascists based out of Salem, Oregon. While this interview was recorded before the recent events at the state capitol – where members of far-Right groups attempted to gain access to the building to protest lock-down restrictions,... Read Full Article

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Middle-Class War: A Visit to Staten Island’s “Autonomous Zone”

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A critical report on the so-called ‘Autonomous Zone’ on Staten Island resisting current lock-down measures in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and why understanding its politically far-Right and class nature is important. by A.M. Gittlitz Transmission rates are on the rise again in New York City. Hospital beds are filling, the temperature is dropping,... Read Full Article

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Bury our Dead, Honor our Fallen, and Take Justice into our Own Hands

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Second declaration of resistance from the Popular Indigenous Council of Guerrero-Emiliano Zapata (CIPOG-EZ) Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero, Mexico December 21st, 2020 To the Zapatista Army of National Liberation To the National Indigenous Congress (CNI) To the Indigenous Governing Council (CIG) To the People of Guerrero, Mexico and the World To the National and International Sixth... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Exclusive Interview with Mother of Elisa Gomez
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New Year’s Eve Noise Demonstrations Across North America

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Responding to a call from the NYC Anarchist Black Cross, communities across the so-called US and beyond are calling for noise demonstrations outside of jails, juvenile halls, prisons, and detention centers. This list of noise demonstrations will be updated as more are announced. Email us at info [at] itsgoingdown [dot] org to be listed. Los Angeles, CA:... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Minnesota Anti-fascists Oppose Far-Right [Extended Video - Dec 5, 2020]
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CIPOG-EZ Denounces the Assassination of Four Indigenous Nahuas in Guerrero

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The Popular Indigenous Council of Guerrero-Emiliano Zapata (CIPOG-EZ) denounces the assassination of four Indigenous Nahuas by narco-paramilitary forces in Guerrero   Chilapa de Álvarez, Guerrero, México, December 20th, 2020 To the Zapatista Army of National Liberation To the National Indigenous Congress (CNI) To the Indigenous Governing Council (CIG) To the People of Guerrero, Mexico and... Read Full Article

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In Honor of Karen Smith, in Solidarity with Keith Soanes and All Those Incarcerated

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Report on recent noise demo and demonstration in memory of anarchist and abolitionist Karen Smith who passed away in November and in solidarity with Keith Soanes. On November 29, 2020, Florida Prisoner Solidarity (FPS, formerly Gainesville IWOC) lost a founder and main organizer, Karen Smith, in a fatal car accident. A week of memorial events... Read Full Article

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Seattle’s War on the Poor: SPD Clear Cal Anderson with Pepperballs & Arrests

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Report on police attack and eviction of Cal Anderson Park in the early morning hours on December 18th. Originally posted to Puget Sound Anarchists. Across Cal Anderson Park, power tools and murmurs of conversation could be heard in the pre-dawn hours as people congregated to add last minute fortifications to an extensive line of barricades... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Far-Right Protest Attendee Assaults Woman Journalist & Breaks Anothers Nose [Dec 5, 2020 - St. Paul]
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This Is America #132: Eviction Defense in Portland, Certain Days Collective, Eleanor Goldfield on ‘Hard Road of Hope’

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Welcome, to This Is America, December 18th, 2020. On today’s episode, we bring you a series of interviews. First, up, we speak with someone at the Red House in North Portland, which recently was at the center of a mass eviction blockade. While the interview took place before the barricades around the house came down,... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP Applauds MacKenzie Scott for her Philanthropy by Marc Banks

Washington, D.C. — Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, released the following statement on the generous philanthropy by MacKenzie Scott.

“The NAACP is honored and grateful for the generous philanthropic efforts of Mackenzie Scott. Her selfless gift and enduring commitment to the cause of racial justice, supporting equitable outcomes for all people and HBCUs, is inspiring and humbling. Her donation, during this most turbulent time of COVID-19, racial injustice, and economic despair, will fuel the NAACP’s work to upend the dark underbelly of bigotry, discrimination, and racism within this country. We are thankful and forever grateful for the dutiful contribution she has made to us and all other organizations fighting for the world’s most vulnerable populations. With her assistance, we are well-positioned to ensure we achieve better outcomes for those that need it most.”

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About NAACP 

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

 
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

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Seattle Park Barricaded Against Potential Sweep; Vacant Buildings Occupied

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A proposed sweep by law enforcement of Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Washington was halted Wednesday, at least for the time being, as those living in the park erected barricades and occupied a vacant house on the Northeast corner of the park. Many of those living in the park have done so since the end... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: The 52nd NAACP Image Awards to Air on BET Saturday, February 20th at 8 PM ET by Marc Banks

Nominees to be announced January 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES (December 16, 2020) – Today the NAACP announced that the 52^nd NAACP Image Awards will broadcast live on BET Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 8:00 PM ET.

Additionally, the NAACP Image Awards Dinner, which traditionally takes place the night before the telecast, will live stream over six nights February 15-19, 2021. The virtual ceremonies will recognize winners in more than 60 non-televised award categories in the fields of television and streaming, music, literature, film, and activism.

Recognized as the nation’s preeminent multicultural awards show from an African-American perspective, the NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts and those who promote social justice through their creative work.

“In this season of reflection and reckoning, the 52nd NAACP Image Awards will continue a tradition of uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists committed to that purpose.  We are excited to continue our broadcast partnership with BET and look forward to celebrating Black excellence in a safe and meaningful way,” said Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice-Chair of the NAACP National Board of Directors and Chairman of the Image Award Committee.

“This has been an unprecedented year and we are all in need of the inspiration, empowerment, and awareness the NAACP Image Awards brings year-after-year.    BET is thrilled to continue our partnership with the NAACP to broadcast the 52^nd NAACP Image Awards, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that will celebrate and honor the creatives, musicians, storytellers, and trailblazers who have uplifted and guided our culture during this time,” said Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET.

The 51st NAACP Image Awards telecast, drew 1.8 million total viewers P2+ (Simulcast)—a +448% increase versus the previous year. Filled with non-stop exhilarating moments, the special secured the #1 Most Social TV Program on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

One of the most iconic annual celebrations of Black excellence, the NAACP Image Awards draws a crowd of the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood. Previous years’ attendees include Rihanna, Lizzo, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Viola Davis, Gabrielle Union, Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson, Sterling K. Brown, Loni Love, Sheryl Underwood, Mandy Moore, Halle Berry, Common, Dwayne Johnson, Audra Day, John Legend, Lena Waithe, Tracee Ellis Ross, David Oyelowo, Laverne Cox, Octavia Spencer, Issa Rae, Trevor Noah, Yara Shahidi, Danai Gurira, Jacob Latimore, Jill Scott, H.E.R., Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, Josh Gad, Loretta Devine, Sylvester Stallone, Meta Golding, Michael Smith, Tyler James Williams, Ava DuVernay, Chadwick Boseman, and many more.

Nominations for the 52^nd NAACP Image Award will be announced on January 22, 2021. Due to an overwhelming number of entries, nominees in the eight literary categories will be announced on February 3, 2021.  Additional key dates include:

Friday, December 18 – Online submissions close

Monday, December 28 – Nominating committee voting begins

Friday, January 15 – Nominating committee voting closes

Friday, January 22 – Public online voting opens

Friday, February 5 – Public online voting closes

As previously announced, the 52^nd NAACP Image Awards will include 21 new submission categories:

 

• Television + Streaming: Outstanding Animated Series; Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television); Outstanding Short-Form Series – Comedy or Drama; Outstanding Performance in a Short-Form Series; Outstanding Short-Form Series – Variety; Outstanding Short-Form Series – Reality/Nonfiction; and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

 

• Recording: Outstanding International Song; Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental Outstanding Jazz Album–Vocal; Outstanding Soul/R&B Song; Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song; Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional); Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary); and Outstanding Producer of the Year

 

• Motion Picture: Outstanding International Motion Picture; Outstanding Animated Motion Picture; Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Motion Picture); Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action); Outstanding Short-Form (Animated); and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

 

For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at http://www.naacpimageawards.net.

Instagram:  @naacpimageawards |Twitter: @naacpimageaward | Facebook:  /naacpimageaward

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NAACP

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

 

 About BET Networks:

BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel is in 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks – BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

 

 NAACP Image Awards Media Contacts:

Sunshine Sachs | NAACPImageAwards@sunshinesachs.com

Marc Banks | dbanks@naacpnet.org

Chloe Duverge | chloe.duverge@bet.net

 

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New post from the NAACP: NAACP praises release of Myon Burrell, commends Minneapolis NAACP for pushing for his freedom by Marc Banks

The NAACP released the following statement on the release of Myon Burrell, a Black man imprisoned for life as a teenager in the slaying of an 11-year-old girl hit by a stray bullet almost two decades ago.

“We applaud the tireless efforts of former President of the Minneapolis NAACP Leslie Redmond for raising national awareness of the case and support for its reopening. Since the AP raised several flaws with the case earlier this year, the NAACP Minneapolis branch has sought recourse for Myon Burell. We are also thankful to Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar who called to reopen the case, which had special resonance since she first prosecuted the case.

The injustice inflicted upon Myon Burrell is a reflection of how much work needs to be done to repair our criminal justice system. Our efforts were successful in this case due to the voices of many. We will continue to hold the justice system accountable for its transgressions in criminalizing Black youth and rushing to put them behind bars for a long time.”

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About NAACP Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

 

 

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Rockford, IL: A Call for a New Year’s Eve Noise Demo Outside of Winnebago County Jail!

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Call for a noise demonstration on New Year’s Eve in so-called Rockford, Illinois. To all anarchists, abolitionists and rebels in so-called Rockford and Northern Illinois, This is an autonomous call for a noise demonstration outside of Winnebago County Jail in Rockford, Illinois on New Year’s Eve. We are answering the international call put out by... Read Full Article

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A Pittsburgh Anti-Fascist Reports Back from D12 in Washington D.C.

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The following report comes from an anonymous Pittsburgh anti-fascist who participated in the D12 community defense against the Proud Boys in Washington DC. This report includes the author’s experience of the day’s action, several accounts from others on the ground, and concludes with some critical reflections and lessons learned. Originally posted to Filler PGH. photo:... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Columbus Statue Takedown at the Minnesota Capitol Grounds
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Brunch is Canceled: Biden, Trump, and the Case for Revolution

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The Black Rose Anarchist Federation remarks on the coming to power of the Biden administration, looks back at Trump, and discusses what might come next. The 2020 presidential election has come and gone. While Donald Trump’s refusal to concede marks a departure from the established norms of U.S. bourgeois democracy, it has not amounted to... Read Full Article

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This Week In Fascism #87: MAGA and Far-Right Begs for Violence as Proud Boys Launch Attacks

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Welcome fellow antifascists! What a week it has been! As Trump seems to topple towards the edge, his supporters and even some members of the Republican party continue to amp up violent rhetoric, while far-Right violence on the streets continues in DC, Olympia, and beyond. We’ve got news and analysis on all of it, along... Read Full Article

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As Pandemic Death Toll Rises, Protesters Converge on Corrections Secretary’s Home and Prisons Across California’s Central Valley

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Report from Perilous Chronicle on wave of protests across Central California against rising pandemic related deaths of prisoners. See Oakland Abolition and Solidarity for more information. By Ryan Fatica In the midst of a massive COVID-19 outbreak throughout the California prison system and after a month-long hunger strike at one facility, supporters and family members... Read Full Article

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Car Attack Injures Anti-ICE Demonstrators in New York

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Report on recent car attack on anti-ICE demonstration near Manhattan’s Times Square in NYC. On December 11, 2020, folks gathered near Manhattan’s Times Square in New York City to show solidarity with ICE detainees in New Jersey who have been on hunger strike for nearly a month. Around 4pm, a fascist drove directly into the... Read Full Article

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Call for Solidarity with Legal Defense Campaign for Logan Glitterbomb

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Call to support anarchist Logan Marie Glitterbomb, facing charges for standing up for themselves in self-defense against the far-Right. Donate HERE One of the most prolific writers from the Center for a Stateless Society, Logan Marie Glitterbomb, is currently facing charges in Florida for self-defense. We’re calling on you, our friends and supporters, to help... Read Full Article

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Donate to Help Cover Medical Costs for IWW Members Attacked by Proud Boys in DC

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Call to support members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) who were attacked by Proud Boys in DC last weekend. Donate Here Multiple members of the Industrial Workers of the World were injured in confrontations with the Proud Boys in Washington DC on December 12, including at least one member of the IWW... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Anti-Racists & Their Shield Wall Oppose Far-Right in Saint Paul [Dec. 5, 2020]
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Antifascist Resistance Heats Up Against ‘Stop the Steal’ Rallies & Faces New Challenges

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“They’re taking over the boardrooms And they’re fat and full of pride And they all came out of the woodwork On the day the Nazi died” Chumbawamba, Day the Nazi Died cover image: Unicorn Riot Last weekend, major antifascist mobilizations took place across the so-called United States, the first to be called in the post-election... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: NAACP to Host Virtual Town Hall on Navigating the COVID-19 Vaccine by Marc Banks

WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2020) – On Wednesday, December 16 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, the NAACP will host a virtual town hall series entitled UNMASKED: COVID Vaccines. Over the last year, the NAACP has presented virtual town halls that focus on how the coronavirus pandemic impacts African Americans. In the next episode of the series, congressional leaders, guest speakers, and health experts will join Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, to provide the latest research information, slowing the spread, vaccine availability, and distribution.

“As we’re hearing more about the potential end of COVID-19’s devastating grip on the lives of Americans and people around the world, African Americans are voicing understandable concern and skepticism about the vaccines and treatments being developed,” said Dr. Marjorie Innocent, NAACP Senior Director of Health Programs. “The dynamic speakers in this installment of our COVID: Unmasked town hall series will provide clear information to help us understand vaccine development, approval, availability and distribution.”

It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged communities across the country, particularly the Black community and frontline workers. The lack of consistent leadership and coordination on a federal level from the current administration led to state and local governments taking on varied approaches to combat an unprecedented public health crisis. This town hall will include champions at the forefront of stabilizing the crisis and ensuring a healthy recovery.

Callers can participate via interactive toll-free conference call that will stream LIVE on the NAACP’s website naacp.org. To join via phone, dial (866) 757-0756 and to join the conversation on social media by following @NAACP. Click here to RSVP.

Moderated by correspondent and author, April Ryan, the town hall will include:

• Senator Cory Booker, United States Senate
• Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, Senior Researcher, National Institutes of Health
• Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, American Medical Association, Immediate Past President
• Marcella Nunez-Smith, Co-Chair President-Elect Biden Advisory Board on Coronavirus
• Derrick Johnson, NAACP, President & CEO

 

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Beyond Non-Violence: Civil War, Whiteness, and Reflections on Militant Anti-Violence For Our Times

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If the State is defined as the sovereign authority based around holding a monopoly of violence, those seeking to challenge State power must see themselves as waging a struggle against the violence of the State that not only challenges the racial organization of society, but concepts of non-violence promoted by the Left. Over the past... Read Full Article

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Minneapolis: The Abolition Of Law Video

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“[W]henever property is protected, it is protected for white supremacist ends… So the protection of property is something that we need to attack explicitly.” – Idris Robinson, “How It Might Should Be Done” Taking up Robinson’s proposition, we offer this video edit on the counter-insurgency tactics used to crush the Minneapolis uprising this summer. In... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: Sister Explains Scene Where Isak Aden Was Killed by Police
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Building Community and Support Around Sustainable Mutual Aid Projects

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Report from Northern Colorado Community Mutual Aid and Defense on suggestions for ways to build community and support around mutual aid programs. An important part of building sustainable mutual aid projects, especially those survival programs that seek to redistribute expensive gear that cannot be easily appropriated, is a consistent effort to reach out to new... Read Full Article

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#AllOut to #DefendDC: December 11th – 13th at Black Lives Matter Plaza

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Call for a broad anti-racist and antifascist mobilization in Washington DC this weekend against the Proud Boys and other far-Right street gangs. On Saturday, November 14th, thousands of Trump supporters, Proud Boys, militia members, and white nationalists converged on Washington DC for the “Millions for MAGA” rally. In an effort not to leave those on... Read Full Article

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Large Disturbance at Stafford Creek Correctional, Washington

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Report from Perilous Chronicle on large disturbance in the H1 unit of the Stafford Creek Correctional Center in Shelton, WA.  By Lena Mercer A large disturbance occurred Tuesday in the H1 unit of the Stafford Creek Correctional Center in Shelton, Washington. The disturbance occurred following a use of force incident by staff, according to an email... Read Full Article

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International Call For New Year’s Eve Noise Demonstrations

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Call from the NYC Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) for solidarity noise demonstrations outside of jails, prisons, and detention centers. This is a call for a night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state. Historically, New Year’s Eve is one of the noisiest nights of the year. This year, most of which has been... Read Full Article

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As COVID Deaths Explode and End of Eviction Moratorium Looms, Portland Community Beats Back Eviction, Erects Barricades

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On Tuesday morning, Portland community members successfully repealed heavily armed and militarized Multnomah County Sheriffs backed by Portland police officers, who were attempting to evict the Afro-Indigenous Kinney family, who has lived in the “Red House on Mississippi” in the North Portland neighborhood for 65 years. Since September, people have been protesting the eviction of... Read Full Article

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Final Straw: Daryle Lamont Jenkins on #AllOutDC

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Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw presents an interview with antifascist organizer Daryle Lamont Jenkins. Our main content is a conversation with antifascist organizer Daryle Lamont Jenkins of the One People’s Project and IdaVox to talk about his views of the state of the far-Right at this time in the US, their... Read Full Article

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Not in Our Streets: Report Back on the 12/5 Mobilization Against the Far-Right in Sacramento

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Report back from recent antifascist mobilization in so-called Sacramento, California, where a coalition of anti-racist and antifascist groups converged after weeks of violent far-Right and pro-Trump rallies. For the past five weekends, Trump supporters, Proud Boys, militia groups, and other members of the far-Right have hosted “Stop the Steal” rallies at the State Capitol in... Read Full Article

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Olympia, WA: #AllOut Against Fascist Violence After Trump Supporter Shoots Protester

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Call for a mobilization in Olympia, WA against far-Right violence following a shooting by a Trump supporter against an antifascist protester on December 5th. On December 5th in Olympia, an anti-antifa “Patriot” and Confederate flag enthusiast Chris Guenzler shot into a crowd of leftists, anarchists, and antifascists, wounding one person. This escalation in violence comes... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: NAACP Urges New Cabinet Position for Incoming Biden-Harris Administration Focused on Racial Justice, Equity and Advancement by Marc Banks

WASHINGTON, D.C. (12.8.2020) – Today, the NAACP met with President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris about the ongoing racial justice crisis that has plagued our nation. In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, an escalation of police violence against Black people, and a current presidency rooted in white supremacy and bigotry, the NAACP calls on the incoming Biden administration to create a new position–National Advisor to the President on Racial Justice, Equity and Advancement.

“The structural inequality that is rooted deep within our society must be addressed, and after four years of regression on social, civil, and political matters that profoundly impact the American people, specifically, Black people, we must prioritize the transformation of our nation into a more just, equal society in which all Americans can succeed and thrive,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP. “The creation of National Advisor to the President on Racial Justice, Equity and Advancement is a bold action that has the potential to yield significant results on behalf of millions of Americans.”

The National Advisor on Racial Justice, Equity, and Advancement would be charged with centralizing bold, visionary thinking and strategy on racial justice within the White House and fostering holistic measures throughout government to tackle the pervasive problem of systemic racism. The Advisor would report directly to President Biden with an office fully resourced and staffed to accomplish its mission.

The strong and early commitment by the Biden administration to elevating racial justice as a top priority has sent a powerful message about its importance and centrality within this administration. As the nation calls for an end to structural disparities, the federal government has a duty to examine itself to determine how it still perpetuates and fosters institutional racism. We can no longer afford to address systemic inequity through the exclusive province of the civil rights offices of each agency. Our structural inequality goes much deeper than that, and now is the time for bold solutions. The National Advisor on Racial Justice, Equity and Advancement will lead this charge.

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This Week in Fascism #86: Antifascist Shot in Olympia; Republican Caught Posting Fake ‘ANTIFA’ Ads on Craigslist

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photo: @R3volutionDaddy Welcome fellow antifascists! This week we’ve got massive mix of news, action, and updates. Far-Right ‘Stop the Steal’ rallies continue across the US and in some cases are evolving into anti-mask and anti-lockdown demonstrations. This week, antifascists also mobilized in several cities to confront them. We also have news of a Republican posing... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: [2018] Major Clashes in Exarcheia Mark 10 Years Since Greek Police Killing of Alexis Grigoropoulos
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, Releases Statement on Georgia Senate Debate by Marc Banks

“Tonight, we saw Rev. Raphael Warnock and Senator Kelly Loeffler make their case to the voters of Georgia on how they will address the myriad issues facing our country and why they should represent Georgians in the U.S. Senate. The topics from tonight’s debate including health care, wages, police reform and COVID-19 relief, laid bare why it is imperative to elect leaders capable of taking substantive action to address the issues of importance to the Black community. In a state where nearly 32 percent of its residents are Black, their priorities must be top of mind for whoever will represent Georgians in Washington, DC.

“The balance of the power in the U.S. Senate will be decided by the people of Georgia. Despite the unprecedented, unethical, and unfounded attacks on the election results in Georgia last month, we know that there are forces that are actively trying to depress voter turnout and disenfranchise Black voters. We cannot allow those forces to win. Everything we are fighting for, from criminal justice reform and health care to COVID-19 economic relief, is on the ballot this January. That is why we are urging Black Georgians to come back out in record numbers in this runoff election and vote because not only do their voices matter, but they have the power to move America in the right direction.

“Make no mistake; whoever controls the Senate will help determine the direction of our country. We need to safeguard our civil rights, and the judges that are confirmed by the U.S. Senate will play an integral role in determining the makeup of the federal judiciary. As the economic condition worsens and millions face food and housing insecurity, we need senators who will pass legislation to help our community and not hurt it. Between now and election day, the NAACP is continuing its efforts to educate, engage, and mobilize Black voters in Georgia. There is too much at stake in this election, and we must make our voices heard.

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About NAACP

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

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Watch on YouTube here: Isak Aden, 1 Year Later: A Life Stolen - Protest on Somali Independence Day
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New post from the NAACP: NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, Speaks with Wolf Blitzer on Upcoming Biden Meeting by Vanessa Mbonu@naacpnet.org

President Johnson joins Wolf Blitzer in the Situation Room to discuss the incoming administration and the importance of civil rights issues at this moment.

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Building Power, Resisting Recuperation: Dean Spade on Mutual Aid, COVID-19, and Beyond

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On this episode of It’s Going Down, we speak with long-time anarchist and organizer Dean Spade, author of the new book, Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next), published by Verso Press. It’s time to organize. If you can donate time, money, or anything PLEASE DO. Here’s “a collection of resources and... Read Full Article

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Watch on YouTube here: [LIVE] Protest March After Police Shooting of Joseph Washington
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Abolitionists Protest at Home of Wisconsin Prison Boss Over COVID-19 Deaths

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Report on recent protest at the home of Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary over ongoing deaths of inmates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report was anonymously sent to It’s Going Down which we reprint below.  At 6:15 am on Wednesday, December 2nd, some abolitionists dropped body bags on DOC Secretary Carr’s driveway and then... Read Full Article

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“Safe Boulder Leaks” Shines Light on Anti-Homeless Network in Boulder, CO

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The following report from Safer Leaks looks at the anti-homeless network Safer Boulder which has called for increased policing of the local houseless community in Boulder, Colorado. Like other cities across the nation, Boulder, Colorado is facing it’s own set of challenges as activists work in collaboration with local houseless people to create safer options... Read Full Article

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No North Brooklyn pipeline Press release

  

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020

Contact: Lee Ziesche (954) 415-6228 ​lee@saneenergyproject.org

Lisa Bloodgood (310) 696-9168 ​lbloodgood@newtowncreekalliance.org Gabriel Jamison (347) 351-8021 ​jamisongabriel0@gmail.com

Mayor calls on National Grid to withdraw controversial pipeline, community says the fight must continue to stop gas from flowing, rate hike, and LNG expansion

New York - This morning, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he is joining tens of thousands of Brooklyn community members in opposing National Grid’s controversial Metropolitan Reliability Infrastructure (MRI), locally known as the North Brooklyn Pipeline. ​The No North Brooklyn Pipeline Coalition issued the following response:

“We’re glad the Mayor is choosing to stand with Brooklyn communities in opposing National Grid’s racist fracked gas pipeline that is being built through predominantly Black and Brown neighborhoods. And we expect he’ll be doing everything in his power to stop fracked gas from flowing through this pipeline, to stop the dangerous LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) facility at the head of this pipeline, and to fight National Grid’s egregious rate hike to make us pay for it. Community members have put their bodies on the line to halt construction and tens of thousands of public comments have been submitted against the North Brooklyn Pipeline. With the Mayor’s announcement, there is now unified opposition from local, citywide and federal elected officials. Governor Cuomo now needs to choose to stand with the people of New York and reject National Grid’s rate hike and the expansion of its LNG depot on Newtown Creek in Greenpoint.”

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 Media availability: Members of the No North Brooklyn Pipeline Coalition are available for interview upon request.

More info on the North Brooklyn Pipeline at ​www.nonbkpipeline.org

 

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Watch on YouTube here: Negotiator in Isak Aden’s 2019 Police Killing Pushes Protesters at 2020 March for Justice
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Political Prisoners and Prison Rebel Birthdays for December

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List of political prisoners and prison rebel birthdays and updates for December 2020. Inspired by the spirit of the Political Prisoners Birthday crew, here’s a short listing of some rebel prisoners who have upcoming birthdays in December. For an an introduction on how to write to prisoners and some things to do and not to... Read Full Article

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“Next Step, We Burn it Down”: A Tribute to Karen Smith, Rest in Power

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Panagioti Tsolkas reflects on the passing of long-time anarchist and abolitionist organizer Karen Smith. This memorial was originally posted to AntiStasis.  by Panagioti Tsolkas UPDATE: Donations to Karen’s children can be made here. Karen passed on to the ancestors’ realm in the late hours of Nov 29, 2020 as the result of a fatal car accident... Read Full Article

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New post from the NAACP: Coinstar Adds NAACP Donation Option on Kiosks Nationwide by Marc Banks

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Coinstar, the leader in self-service coin counting, today announced its partnership with the NAACP to enable consumers to donate to NAACP Empowerment Programs at Coinstar® kiosks nationwide. Donations made at the kiosk will support the NAACP’s mission to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

“Coinstar has long provided an easy way for consumers to donate spare change to worthwhile nonprofit organizations at our kiosks, and we are proud to now add the NAACP to our roster of charities,” said Jim Gaherity, CEO of Coinstar. “The NAACP does valuable work to help create a culture of acceptance and equal rights, and the holiday season presents a wonderful opportunity for people to make a contribution.”

A recent Coinstar survey revealed that 45% of Americans plan to donate money this holiday season, and nearly a quarter (23%) would donate to organizations that promote racial and/or social equality.

Contributions to the NAACP go toward:

• Developing thousands of black youth through high academic and cultural achievement programs like ACT-SO
• Advocating for smarter, results-based criminal justice policies to keep our communities safe
• Supporting efforts in training community leadership in addressing the human and civil rights issue of climate change, which has had a disproportionate impact on communities of color and low-income communities in the United States and around the world
• Supporting and raising awareness for political, educational, social and economic equality for communities of color in the electoral and legislative process

“The NAACP is very pleased to partner with Coinstar to facilitate donations at thousands of kiosk locations nationwide,” said Tori O’Neal, chief of external affairs at the NAACP. “Just as every small victory furthers our fight to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights, every penny, nickel, dime and quarter donated makes a difference and allows us to continue our work.”

Donations made at Coinstar kiosks to the NAACP will be directed to the organization’s Empowerment Programs and are tax deductible. Consumers can find out what charities are available at their local Coinstar kiosk, including the NAACP, by going to “find a kiosk” at www.coinstar.com.

 

About Coinstar, LLC

Based in Bellevue, Wash., Coinstar owns and operates the largest fully automated, multi-national network of self-service coin counting kiosks. With more than 22,000 kiosk locations, Coinstar provides convenient and reliable coin counting and cash services at mass merchants, grocery and drug stores and financial institutions. Consumer solutions include coin-to-cash, coin-to-eGift card, charity donation options, and Bitcoin purchase with cash. For kiosk locations and information, visit www.coinstar.com.

 

About the NAACP

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

 

 

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Media Contacts

Marci Housley

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425.495.7413

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Marc Banks

NAACP

410.608.4073

dbanks@naacpnet.org

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New post from the NAACP: NAACP and Experian Launch Home Preservation Grant to Support African American Homeowners at Risk of Losing Their Homes by Austyn Ross

 

COSTA MESA, CA –(BUSINESS WIRE)–The NAACP Empowerment Programs and Experian today announced the launch of a pilot program to assist African American homeowners at risk of losing their homes. The Home Preservation Grant will provide mortgage relief for grant recipients suffering from COVID-19 related hardship.

The partnership with the NAACP is part of Experian’s United for Financial Health initiative, which aims to empower and protect vulnerable consumers to improve their financial health through education and action. Through this pilot program, Experian will provide financial support up to $10,000 per selected recipients. The application process starts today through December 8.

“Now more than ever, it’s critical that African Americans have access to wealth building opportunities and financial security. Since the beginning of this pandemic, the NAACP has launched multiple programs to ease the financial burdens families have experienced. We are pleased to be working with Experian on this pilot program to alleviate the hardships experienced by homeowners,” said Dawn Chase, NAACP director of Equity and Inclusion.

“Experian has been committed to providing tools and initiatives to support consumers as they manage personal finances through the pandemic,” said Craig Boundy, Chief Executive Officer of Experian North America. “Promoting financial inclusion is a fundamental part of our mission, and we are honored to work with the NAACP to help homeowners manage through this crisis.”

The launch of the Home Preservation Grant will first target homeowners in the Metro Atlanta, Ga. area. Grant recipients will be announced December 14.

“We know homeownership is a way not only to build generational wealth, but also build the generational vibrancy of communities. Black Americans have historically faced barriers to achieving this American dream, and COVID-19 has brought on additional challenges. Especially during the holiday season, we hope the Home Preservation Grant helps communities not only survive, but thrive,” said Experian North America Chief Diversity, inclusion and Belonging Officer, Wil Lewis.

Investing in communities is a key pillar of Experian North America’s Corporate Responsibility program. Initiatives like United for Financial Health are one example of how the company is committed to investing time, resources and partnerships to create a better tomorrow by helping millions gain access to essential everyday services, facilitating inclusion and diversity, and managing Experian North America’s environmental footprint responsibly.

Contact:

Victoria Lim, Experian North America, Victoria.Lim@experian.com 
Marc Banks, NAACP, dbanks@naacpnet.org

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About NAACP

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

The NAACP is a c4 organization (contributions are not tax-deductible), our partner c3 organization is known as NAACP Empowerment Programs (contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS).

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

About Experian

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

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After Weeks of Violent Proud Boy Attacks, People are Mobilizing to Defend Sacramento

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Call from Antifa Sacramento and a coalition of anti-racist groups to stand against repeated violent attacks from the Proud Boys and other far-Right street gangs at the Sacramento capitol on Saturday, December 5th. For four consecutive Saturdays, Proud Boys, Trump supporters, and the far-Right have rallied at the State Capitol in Sacramento. These demonstrations are... Read Full Article

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