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GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT GERALD GRIGGS GIVES HIS AUGUST UPDATE FOR THE GEORGIA NAACP

Following a bustling month at the helm of the Georgia NAACP, President Gerald Griggs provides his monthly report on the organization's...

Sep 1, 20231 min read

PRESIDENT GRIGGS KEYNOTES ROME, FLOYD COUNTY NAACP FREEDOM FUND GALA

The Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs addresses the City of Rome and the Rome Ga Branch NAACP during the 2023 Freedom Fund. His...

Aug 23, 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

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 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 GERALD GRIGGS RALLIES WITH PUTNAM COMMUNITY FOR JIMMY DAVIS PARK

In response to years of neglect and deterioration, the East Eatonton community in Georgia took a proactive stance by organizing a march...

Jun 24, 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 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 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 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

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs partners with Atlanta Hawks for Georgia NAACP Night.

In Partnership with The Atlanta Hawks, the Georgia NAACP celebrated Black History Month with an "NAACP Night" at The Atlanta Hawks v. the...

Feb 16, 20231 min read

Georgia NAACP President pushes for Police Accountability legislation during Black Church Tour

After the killing of #Tyrenichols, the #GeorgiaNAACP launched a push to pass police accountability legislation in Georgia and Nationally....

Feb 12, 20231 min read

GEORGIA NAACP PRESIDENT CELEBRATES NAACP 114TH FOUNDER'S DAY

I rise to celebrate the 114th Anniversary of the founding of The NAACP. For 114 years, The NAACP has fought against racial intolerance,...