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ATLANTA, GA — November 2025 As the ongoing government shutdown continues to leave thousands of Georgia families struggling to put food on the table, civil rights attorney and community leader Gerald Griggs has joined forces with the grassroots organization We Feed The Block to bring hope and help to those most affected. This partnership comes at a critical time, as SNAP and WIC benefits face temporary cuts, leaving many low-income households without the food assistance they r

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, many Georgia families are facing a harsh new reality: the possibility of losing access to food assistance programs that help them feed their children and keep food on the table. The Georgia NAACP is calling on state leaders to take immediate action. The organization, led by President Gerald Griggs and Incoming President Gwen Westbrooks, is urging Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to release emergency surplus

After a remarkable journey, my term as President of the Georgia NAACP has officially come to an end. Serving this incredible organization has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Over the past years, we’ve worked tirelessly to advocate for civil rights, protect voting rights, and fight for justice and equality across our state. Together, we have tackled challenges head-on, stood strong in the face of adversity, and amplified the voices of those too often unheard. I am

Civil rights attorney and Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs delivered the keynote address at the Fayette County NAACP’s Unmasking...

BUFORD, Ga. —The Gwinnett County Branch of the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday night, bringing together community...

(ST. MARYS, GA) More than a month has passed since 27-year-old Jacksonville resident Gregory Paige was fatally shot by St. Marys police...

The Georgia NAACP is deeply disturbed by the discovery of a rope tied in the shape of a noose on Georgia State University’s campus. A...

Speaking Truth at Rage Against the Regime: A Stand for Justice in Atlanta On a powerful afternoon in Atlanta, I had the honor of speaking...

Attorney Gerald Griggs pictured with the graduates of Alpha Institute at Southern Regional Hospital This week, Gerald A. Griggs,...

The 116th National NAACP Convention provided a vibrant stage for an extraordinary achievement: the Georgia NAACP was honored with the...

“No Kings in America”: Gerald Griggs Headlines Powerful Independence Day Rally on the Atlanta BeltLine July 4th is supposed to be a...

As Georgia moves into the second half of 2025, residents across the state should be aware of a wave of new laws taking effect on July 1....

During an inspiring evening in Albany, Georgia NAACP President Gerald A. Griggs Sr. was recognized by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr....

On Monday, June 16, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs participated in a powerful panel during Black Star Weekend, focused on one of...

June 10, 2025 Today, the Georgia Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that underscores the importance of constitutional...

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2025 Georgia NAACP calls for Appeal in the Jimmy Atchison’s shooting death case against...

Dear Atlanta NAACP Family, the City of Atlanta & supporters of the Atlanta NAACP Thank you for the incredible honor of allowing me to...

Macon, GA — In response to mounting concerns over the conditions inside the Macon-Bibb Detention Center, the NAACP will meet with county...

On May 1, 2025, International Workers Day, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs stood shoulder to shoulder with workers, community...

Certainly! Here's the revised version with the ACLU removed and the Georgia NAACP ATLANTA, GA. — On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, leaders...