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GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS ANNOUNCES THE CONTINUATION OF HIS STATE-WIDE LISTENING TOUR.
President Gerald Griggs has undertaken extensive travel across Georgia, from Columbus to Rome, to maintain close ties with the Georgia...
Sep 1, 20231 min read
FEDERAL JUDGE STRIKES DOWN PORTIONS OF SB 202's VOTER SUPPRESSION LAW AFTER GEORGIA NAACP LAWSUIT
The Georgia NAACP, People's Agenda, League of Women Voters of Georgia and other coalition partners filed a lawsuit challenging SB202, a...
Aug 19, 20232 min read
GEORGIA NAACP OPENS REGISTRATION FOR THE 81ST GEORGIA NAACP STATE CONVENTION.
President Gerald Griggs proudly announces the opening of registration for the 81st Annual Georgia NAACP State Convention. The annual...
Aug 11, 20231 min read
FULTON COUNTY SETTLES WITH FAMILY OF LASHAWN THOMPSON FOR FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
The Georgia NAACP is pleased to discover that the Fulton County Commission and Fulton County have accepted responsibility for the death...
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs outlines his Re-Election Platform
After a successful first term as Georgia NAACP President, Attorney Gerald Griggs outlines his vision for a second term. “We still have...
Jul 27, 20231 min read
GEORGIA STATE PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID.
After careful deliberation and extensive consultations, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs has officially declared his candidacy for...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT BANS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Following the Supreme Court's ruling to prohibit the use of race as a factor in college admissions, the Georgia NAACP expresses strong...
Jul 5, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT JOINS DR. BERNICE KING FOR ATLANTA UNITED JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION GAME.
Last night, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs joined Dr. Bernice King and Social Justice Leaders from around Atlanta at The Atlanta...
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs gives his May 2023 update on the Georgia NAACP
As we transition fully into June, here is the Presidential Monthly Update on the progress of the @Georgia_NAACP. We are #MovingForward....
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs joins the Jamarion Robinson rally for Justice at Federal Court
Atlanta, Ga - The family of Jamarion Robinson organized a rally prior to the immunity hearing of the officers involved in the tragic...
May 26, 20231 min read
Georgia Family files $100 Million Dollar lawsuit in wrongful death of Brianna Grier
DECATUR, Ga. - The family of a Georgia mother who died after falling out of a moving patrol car after her arrest have filed a $100...
May 25, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS RESPONDS TO INDICTMENT IN JARRET HOBBS JAIL ASSAULT CASE
On May 17, 2023, the Camden County Grand Jury issued a True Bill of Indictment against three individuals: Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy...
May 18, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS HEADLINES DEKALB NAACP UNITY BREAKFAST.
The annual Unity Breakfast, hosted by the NAACP Dekalb Branch, took place on April 29th at the House of Hope in Decatur. With the theme...
May 9, 20232 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS GIVES HIS APRIL NAACP UPDATE
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs gives his monthly update for the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP. In month of April, the...
Apr 28, 20231 min read
The Georgia NAACP President expresses concerns about overcharging of Black Defendants in Macon, Ga
The Georgia NAACP completely supports the Macon-Bibb NAACP's investigation into the charges brought against the alleged 32 street racers...
Apr 16, 20231 min read
GEORGIA HONORS THE VICTIMS OF POLICE BRUTALITY WITH SAY THEIR NAME DAY IN GEORGIA
Georgia officially recognizes the families of people killed by police brutality Say their name Day by State Representative Mesha Mainor,...
Apr 5, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT VISITS EATONTON OVER JIMMY DAVIS PARK CONTROVERSY.
On Friday, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs visited #EatontonGa located in #PutnamCounty to listen to the concerns of its citizens...
Apr 3, 20231 min read
NAACP and Family of Nygil Cullins demand answers for his shooting death in Atlanta.
A protest led by the family of Nygil Cullins and the NAACP took place outside Fogo de Chão, marking the 10-month anniversary since...
Mar 19, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH.
In observance of Women's History Month, the Georgia NAACP proudly celebrates the extraordinary contributions of the countless women,...
Mar 12, 20231 min read
GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT JOINED ACTIVISTS IN COMMEMORATING 58th BRIDGE CROSSING JUBILEE IN SELMA.
As we boarded four busloads headed to Selma, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs reflected on the sacrifice of the Civil Rights Era....
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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