Welcome to the 115th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.

Panel 1: A Conversation with NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson and Robert Wood Johnson President & CEO Richard Besser

Moderated by: Dr. Chris Pernell, NAACP Director, Center for Health Equity

Panel 2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

After the murder of George Floyd set off a wave of racial unrest across the country in 2020, corporate America responded swiftly with renewed and public promises to scale diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Just four years later, commitments have waned and DEIB is under intense scrutiny in a public debate on its merits. From challenges to grant programs designed for Black businesses to the restructuring of college admissions, the landscape has changed. How do we write the next chapter of DEIB? Join us as we unpack the question.

Discussion 1: Perspectives on Collective Action 
Discussion 2: Perspectives from the Field 

Discussion 3: Insights and Opportunities

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The Labor Luncheon brings together a diverse coalition of labor and civil rights advocates, labor unions, community partners, and NAACP member leaders. This event serves as a vital forum for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and solidarity among those committed to advancing workers' rights and social justice. In addition to facilitating meaningful discussions and networking opportunities, the luncheon will highlight the profound contributions of trailblazers in the labor and civil rights movements through the presentation of the Legacy and Benjamin L. Hooks “Keeper of the Flame” Awards.

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American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
American Postal Workers Union
Laborers’ International Union of North America
North America’s Building Trades Unions
1199 Service Employees International Union
United Auto Workers
United Steelworkers

Every election matters. Stop by our activation center to text, call, and send postcards to turn out black voters.

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Welcome to the 115th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.

The purpose of regional meetings is to convene with fellow NAACP members to discuss the following:

Resolutions 

Credentials

Time and Place 

Rules

Annual Elections Supervisory

Access the Robert's Rules Cheat Sheet here. 

Looking for a change in your career? The NAACP Virtual Career Fair has partnered with companies across the country seeking Black professionals just like you! This event is designed to bring employers and job seekers together, virtually, for jobs that can be done remotely or on-site.

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Each year during the Annual Convention, NAACP members establish critical policy and program priorities for the upcoming year. Delegates will approve resolutions to further our work on various issues that impact the Black community, from voting rights to education.

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Please join Demar Roberts, NAACP LGBTQIA+ Committee Chairperson, on Tuesday, July 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the LGBTQIA+ Forum and Reception at the Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino powered by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation and Ceasars Entertainment. We will honor our Trailblazer, Organization, and Willis Edwards recipients and discuss the State of LGBTQIA rights in America.

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Bridging the 115th National Convention to the local community. Hosted off-site by the Las Vegas Branch.

Experience the best global cultures at our multicultural market crawl, with delicious food, handcrafted items, and lively cultural performances. Perfect celebration of small business for the whole family.

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Welcome to the 115th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.

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Panel 1: 

A Conversation With President Johnson

Panel 2: 

Empowering Innovation: Black Voices In Technology– Powered By Amazon

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Welcome to the epicenter of empowerment! Join us in The Neighborhood to register and engage with our Membership, Youth & College, and Campaigns Teams. Here, attendees can network, recharge, visit ACT-SO ACTIVATE, and learn about Charlotte, the city hosting the 116th National Convention. Together, we create a powerful force for positive transformation and enhance the sense of togetherness in our Neighborhood. We are All In for unity, progress, and change.

Join us as we celebrate you! The 2024 Membership Luncheon recognizes our leaders' and activists' success and hard work!

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Every election matters. Stop by our activation center to text, call, and send postcards to turn out black voters.

With Las Vegas being an epicenter for heat challenges, the NAACP will address practical solutions for these challenges. Join the NAACP Center for Environmental and Climate Justice for important conversations and immersive exhibits regarding the impact of extreme heat, water scarcity, and reducing the carbon footprint within Black communities with remarks by EPA Administrator Michael Regan, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and more.

Buses will leave at 12:50 PM from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center shuttle bus area on Level 1. Registration will be checked. 

Remarks:

Welcoming Remarks - NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Chair Katherine Egland

Remarks- US EPA Administrator Michael Regan 

Fireside Chat- EPA Administrator Regan and Abre’ Conner 

Remarks – NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson 

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Panel 1: The Importance of Green Building Construction in Black Communities

Moderator — Cedric Haynes, NAACP Vice President, Policy and Legislative Affairs

Marc Brune- Senior Principal, PAE

Anyele Hallová, Adre Founder, US Green Building Council Chair

Kelly Crawford, Senior Advisor for EJ at Dept of Energy

Jerry Lawson, National Manager, ENERGY STAR for Small Business & Congregations, US EPA

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Panel 2: This is Why I'm Hot

Moderator — Abre’ Conner, NAACP Director, Environmental and Climate Justice

Dr. Jazmine Nicholson, Executive Director, EARTHGANG foundation 

Dr. Jamese Sims, founder, Thee Anomoly LLC

Brandi Richard Thompson, FEMA Region 9

Olivia Watkins, Co-Founder, Black Farmer Fund

Ana Mascareñas, Counselor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Learn more about how the NAACP will advocate for labor workers in the upcoming year.

The session is an interactive experience centered around food as one of the broad aims of health promotion and disease prevention as part of the Arc of Good Health. Join us as we explore the integral role of food in shaping health outcomes through dialogue and live culinary demonstrations. The session will spotlight local and national interventions as examples of social determinants of health solutions to achieve health equity for Black populations. It will identify food and nutrition as a powerful tool to drive health and well-being for communities of color. It will provide a dynamic experience around food in a culturally fluent and healthful session.

Recipes and Instructions.

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Black religious institutions have historically been a center for community organizing, social activism, and cultural expression. Today, faith leaders are increasingly leveraging digital storytelling tools and social media platforms to connect with audiences, share resources, and mobilize for action. Join us as we examine the ways in which faith leaders can harness the power of digital storytelling, social media activism, and online organizing to engage diverse audiences and foster dialogue across generations and geographic boundaries.

Join as NAACP communications experts pull back the curtains on what it takes to spread the word.

The 2024 election faces a ‘perfect storm of disinformation’ due to advanced technologies, targeted influence campaigns, and reduced efforts by social media platforms to control misinformation. In this engaging and interactive workshop, faith and community leaders will gain essential skills to identify, address, and counter voting misinformation and disinformation in their communities.

Workshop Objectives: 1. Learn to distinguish between misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. 2. Recognize the threat of artificial intelligence. 3. Explore common tactics used to spread false information. 4. Understand the unique vulnerabilities of faith communities to targeted disinformation. 5. Discover effective strategies for sharing accurate voting information. 6. Practice fact-checking techniques and using trusted resources.

The session will end with a practical exercise. Participants will work in small groups to review an example of misinformation, come up with ways to respond, and create sample messages to share accurate information with their communities. By the end of this workshop, faith and community leaders will be equipped with practical tools and confidence to serve as trusted sources of accurate information, fostering informed civic engagement within their congregations and communities.

The credentials committee will meet to review guidelines for NAACP representatives.

The rules committee will meet to discuss rules and regulations for the NAACP.

The needs and issues that matter most to Black men are often debated by everyone— except Black men. Aside from Black women, Black men are the most reliable progressive voters. Yet, when one reads the news, an array of warnings announce Black men are supposedly leaving the fold in droves. What is really going on? We will dig deep into the assumptions around Black men and where Black men believe investments are key.

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The election supervisory committee will convene to reassess election procedures and guidelines for the upcoming year.

Join us for a reception with NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson. This event features fellowship and a musical performance by Blues artist Eddie Cotton.

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Bridging the 115th National Convention to the local community. Hosted off-site by the Las Vegas Branch.

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Fellowship with NAACP young professionals from across the country over food and fun at the 115th NAACP National Convention.

Welcome to the 115th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.

Political Action and Legislative Committee Meeting for all committee members

The Prayer & Memorial Service attracts faith leaders and churchgoers alike, who gather to pray and reflect on faith. There will be performances by gospel singer Kierra "Kiki" Sheard and a keynote by Bishop William Murphy, III. Join us as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Attorneys: You must be pre-registered for this session to receive CLE credit. 

Schedule: 

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. - Supreme Court Update

Panelists:

- Debo P. Adegbile (Partner, WilmerHale)

- Anthony Ashton, Senior Associate General Counsel/Uchenna Nwodim, 2024 Kellanova Law FellowDescription: 

An in-depth discussion focusing on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and pending Supreme Court cases before the Court.

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10:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. - BREAK

10:15 A.M. – 11:45 P.M. A “longstanding and ongoing underinvestment”: Litigation to Remedy Diversion of Funds from HBCUs to PWIs

Panelists:

- Letitia Johnson (Managing Partner, Singleton Shriever)

- Laura Singleton (Of Counsel, Singleton Shriever)

- John C. Brittain (Professor of Law, University of the District of Columbia David A. School of Law)

- Keisha Bross (Director, Opportunity, Race and Justice, NAACP)

- Anthony Ashton, Senior Associate General Counsel/Maia Courtney, 2024 Kellanova Law Fellow

Description: In September 2023, the United States Department of Education and the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture sent letters to the governors of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, SouthCarolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia pointing out the underfunding of land-grant HBCUs in those states. Panelists will discuss the history of underfunding, potential causes of action, legal strategies related to seeking legal redress, and appropriate remedies. Fill out the survey.

11:45 P.M. – 12:45 P.M.  - LUNCH BREAK

12:45 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. - Addressing Anti-Diversity Initiatives Through Legal Challenges

Panelists: 

- Gary Bledsoe (President, Texas NAACP/Texas NAACP Legal Redress Chair/Texas Southern University)

- Patrice Willoughby (Senior Vice President, Global Policy and Impact, NAACP)

- Barbara Arnwine (President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition)

- Anson Asaka, Senior Associate

The panelists will discuss the history of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the current DEI legal landscape, and legal strategies to combat anti-DEI initiatives. The panelists will analyze the significance and impact of U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v.President and Fellows of Harvard College, Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Rights Commission, 303Creative LLC v. Elenis, and other cases. Fill out the survey.

2:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. - BREAK

2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

The Intersection between Racial Gerrymandering, Intentional Discrimination, and Section 2of the Voting Rights Claims

- Leah Aden (Senior Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund)• Carroll Rhodes (General Counsel, Mississippi NAACP/The Law Offices of CarrollRhodes)

- Marcia Johnson (Co-Director, Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law) 

- Gary Bledsoe (President, Texas NAACP/Texas NAACP Legal Redress Chair/Texas Southern University)

- Janette McCarthy-Wallace, General Counsel/Sunny-Odio Obianujuaku and Sofia Dirie, 2024 Kellanova Law Fellows

The NAACP, other voting rights groups, and individual voters have historically brought federal lawsuits challenging redistricting plans alleging violations of the U.S. Constitution and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This panel will discuss the intersection of claims alleging unconstitutional racial gerrymandering in violation of the 14th Amendment, unconstitutional intentional discrimination in violation of the 14th Amendment, and unlawful vote dilution in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. To ensure that redistricting plans do not unlawfully dilute the votes of Black voters and other voters of color in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, redistricting bodies may consider race when drawing district lines. However, the 14th Amendment requires that race cannot predominate the redistricting process. This panel will address the intersection of these claims and, in particular, how the legal standard for claims brought under the 14th Amendment has recently changed in light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Carolina NAACP v. Alexander. Fill out the survey.

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The NAACP Education Committee invites you to a briefing on our work plan and an open forum for chairs to share best practices, successes, challenges, and issues pertinent to current work in states and local areas.

Welcome to the epicenter of empowerment! Join us in The Neighborhood to register and engage with our Membership, Youth & College, and Campaigns Teams. Here, attendees can network, recharge, visit ACT-SO ACTIVATE, and learn about Charlotte, the city hosting the 116th National Convention. Together, we create a powerful force for positive transformation and enhance the sense of togetherness in our Neighborhood. We are All In for unity, progress, and change.

Women in NAACP hosts its national Empowerment Brunch, where we celebrate all the women in the NAACP. It is a time to fellowship with other women leaders, hear from phenomenal inspirational speakers, and enjoy some good food.

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Bridging the 115th National Convention to the local community. Hosted off-site by the Las Vegas Branch.

Indulge your senses and nourish your soul with a one-of-a-kind experience at Carmen’s Love Brunch Sundays. Join us as we celebrate the heart and soul of music, food, and community in a truly uplifting atmosphere.

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Join NAACP, Civic Nation, and the Department of Education on Sunday, July 14, for an in-depth federal student loan repayment clinic. We aim to address challenges facing student loan borrowers by offering insights, explaining repayment options, and sharing resources to help navigate your student debt. This event is complimentary, and whether you're just starting your repayment journey or are well into it, this clinic is for you!

This event is provided at NO COST and Department of Education staff will be on hand to answer your questions during this session. Register HERE today!

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The number one killer of Black youth in America is gun violence. This epidemic has taken many from us, including victims of police shootings, domestic terrorism, and community violence—all of which are connected to gun control and gun responsibility. Despite comprising only 13% of the population, Black people account for 60% of all gun-related homicides. This disparity is a result of economically deprived communities and harmful policies that disproportionately affect Black communities. Gun violence is a racial justice issue. Now is the time to strategize and develop honest solutions to decrease community violence and increase longevity in life, creating economically sound communities where all people can thrive. Join this panel of gun violence solution experts to end the gun epidemic as we know it.

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Insightful discussion on the pressing issues of book bans and legislative actions targeting diverse curriculum in education. In this panel, experts and advocates will delve into the consequences of restricting access to literature and imposing limitations on inclusive educational content. Discover why safeguarding intellectual freedom and embracing diverse perspectives are paramount in nurturing informed and empowered learners. Be part of the conversation to defend the richness of educational experiences and resist efforts to stifle critical thinking and cultural understanding.

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Join the NEW Field Department for an intimate and engaging discussion on the vision of the Field for the Association in this pivotal moment. This workshop will allow members and leaders to engage, discuss innovations and approaches to the work, lift up field resources and tools, and most importantly provide members an opportunity to ask questions and get answers in real time.

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The leaders of the following departments will be present:

- Campaigns/Civic Engagement Dominik Whitehead, Vice President of Campaigns Advocacy

- Phaedra Jackson, VP Unit Advocacy and Effectiveness 

- Governance, Training & Compliance Ericka Cain, Vice President of Governance, Compliance, and Training  

- Membership - Carmen Watkins, Senior Vice President of Membership Growth and Unit Stability Youth & College 

- Derrick Lewis, Interim National Director, Youth & College 

- Call Center Justin Watson, Director, Constituent Experience

Every election matters. Stop by our activation center to text, call, and send postcards to turn out black voters.

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Bridging the 115th National Convention to the local community. Hosted off-site by the Las Vegas Branch.

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The NAACP is directed in all that we do by policy positions in the form of resolutions as passed by duly elected delegates to our national convention and then ratified by our National Board of Directors.

Welcome to the epicenter of empowerment! Join us in The Neighborhood to register and engage with our Membership, Youth & College, and Campaigns Teams. Here, attendees can network, recharge, visit ACT-SO ACTIVATE, and learn about Charlotte, the city hosting the 116th National Convention. Together, we create a powerful force for positive transformation and enhance the sense of togetherness in our Neighborhood. We are All In for unity, progress, and change.

Welcome to the 115th NAACP National Convention! In order to register as an Observer, please remember to identify yourself if you are an NAACP member or non-member. During registration, you will pick up your badges, event tickets, and more.

The NAACP Foundation Board will convene to further support our civil rights and social justice work through philanthropy.

Buses depart starting at 8:30 AM from your respective hotels.

Buses depart starting at 8:00 AM from your respective hotels.