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Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs marched for Workers’ Rights on International Workers Day in Atlanta

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

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During the 100 days of attacks on Civil Rights, Activists continue to push back.

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

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Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs prepares to attend May Day Activations

This May Day, we honor the power, resilience, and rights of workers everywhere. From the factory floor to the classroom, the hospital...

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National Bar Association hosts Listening Tour in Atlanta, Attorney Gerald Griggs among participants

On April 19, 2025, Atlanta attorney and civil rights leader Gerald Griggs participated in the National Bar Association's (NBA) Listening...

Apr 201 min read

Hands Off Democracy: Gerald Griggs Leads the Charge with 'No Kings' Rallying Cry in Atlanta

On April 19, 2025, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs stood shoulder to shoulder with demonstrators in downtown Atlanta at the...

Apr 201 min read

Georgia’s War on DEI in Schools Draws Sharp Rebuke from Georgia NAACP

Georgia NAACP’s Statement in Opposition to the Elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Georgia Schools We are...

Apr 161 min read

Georgia NAACP Proudly Announces the 83rd Annual Georgia State Conference Convention

The Georgia NAACP is proud to announce plans for our 83rd Annual Georgia State Conference Convention—a cornerstone event that continues...

Apr 151 min read

Hands Off Protest Draws 30,000 to Atlanta—Attorney Gerald Griggs Helps Lead the Charge

This past weekend, I had the honor of joining almost 30,000 people in the streets of Atlanta for the Hands Off protest —a movement rooted...

Apr 82 min read

Georgia NAACP Triumphs at the Capitol: A Historic Founders Day & Legislative Advocacy Success!

On February 12, 2025, the Georgia NAACP commemorated its 116th Founders Day with a highly successful Legislative Day at the Georgia State...

Mar 142 min read

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs Condemns Devastating Education Cuts: A Direct Attack on Georgia’s Students

As President of the Georgia NAACP, I stand in strong opposition to the reckless and harmful cuts being made to the U.S. Department of...

Mar 122 min read

GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS ADDRESSES LINKS DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Atlanta, GA – Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs delivered an impassioned address during Links Day at the Capitol, reinforcing the...

Mar 101 min read

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs Issues Statement on Bill removing DEI in Georgia

The Georgia NAACP strongly opposes any legislative efforts aimed at dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in our...

Mar 51 min read

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs delivers Founders Day Message to Georgia

Honoring Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future Today, we stand on the shoulders of visionaries—trailblazers who refused to accept th e status...

Feb 111 min read

The Fight for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Atlanta: A Vision for the Future

By Gerald Griggs, Georgia NAACP State President As a civil rights attorney and the Georgia NAACP State President, I have dedicated my...

Feb 94 min read

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs keynotes the 51st Annual MLK Freedom in Augusta, Ga.

Augusta, Ga – On Friday, the Augusta-Richmond Chapter of the NAACP held their 51st MLK Freedom Fund Banquet at Good Shepherd Baptist...

Jan 252 min read

Georgia NAACP set to host Finical Literacy Training December 14th virtually

Event Alert: Secure the Bag Financial Literacy Training The Georgia NAACP invites all units and members to an essential Financial...

Dec 8, 20241 min read

Attorney Gerald Griggs honored As A Man of Empowerment by the Urban League of Greater Atlanta

The Urban League of Greater Atlanta has a long history of recognizing leaders who uplift and transform their communities. This year, they...

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Georgia NAACP President co-leads march for Early voting in AUC Center

In a powerful show of unity and commitment to democracy, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs joined forces with the Get Free movement to c

Oct 28, 20242 min read

Georgia NAACP Files 4th Suit in GA, Seeking to Protect Thousands of Voters Access to the Ballot Box

WASHINGTON - On Wednesday night, the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP filed a Motion to Intervene (MOI) in Quinn v. Raffensperger...

Oct 8, 20242 min read

Georgia NAACP Files Motion to Extend Voter Registration in Georgia Amidst Devastation from Hurricane Helene

WASHINGTON – Last night, the NAACP and the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP led other key advocacy organizations in filing a joint...