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Welcome to the NAACP
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
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John McNeil Released from Prison
John McNeil agreed to a plea bargain and a charge of voluntary manslaughter, and was released from prison today.
![Kerry Washington, Jaime Foxx take top honors at 44th NAACP Image Awards](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130218180852im_/http://action.naacp.org/page/-/images/news/KW%20Thumbnail.jpg.jpg/@mx_115)
Kerry Washington, Jaime Foxx take top honors at 44th NAACP Image Awards
Read the full list of winners from this year's ceremony
![NAACP Chairman’s Award Goes to a Military Pioneer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130218180852im_/http://action.naacp.org/page/-/images/news/Navy.jpg/@mx_115)
NAACP Chairman’s Award Goes to a Military Pioneer
NAACP Image Award prestigious Chairman's Award will be presented to Vice Adm. Michelle Howard--a modern day pioneer.
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We Must Act Now
The NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice department attended a "pray-in" for climate with several organizations, including Interfaith Moral Action on Climate.
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