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​​ = The NAACP Now =

NAACP-Supported "Hire Act"

 * "Just before noon on Thursday, March 18, 2010 President Obama signed the “Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act”, or “HIRE Act”, an $18 billion jobs bill into law
 * Specifically, this legislation gives companies which hire new employees a break from paying Social Security taxes in 2010 if the new worker has been unemployed for 60 days or more.
 * Under the new law employers also get a $1,000 tax credit when the new worker is retained for at least a year.
 * President’s desk out of several bills all intended to help alleviate the stubbornly high unemployment rates which continue to plague our Nation.
 * Congress is also currently debating legislation to create new jobs, retain state and municipal employee positions and extend tax breaks for small business that will result in more new hires.
 * The NAACP also remains actively involved in the debate, advocating for job creation and retention in communities hardest hit by chronic unemployment.
 * In addition to working with Congress and the Administration on several fronts, NAACP President and CEO Ben Jealous has met with President Obama to promote the NAACP job creation priorities and testified at a hearing called by the Congressional Black Caucus on helping the chronically unemployed. " ("NAACP")

Reasons to Join the NAACP

 * 1) "Your membership will help fund initiatives and programs to support our mission of racial equality and equal justice.
 * 2) A membership in the NAACP is your opportunity to give back to the organization that has done more to change this country for the betterment of people of color, women, and the disenfranchised than any other in the nation's history.
 * 3) Your membership in the NAACP makes you a part of a force of 300,000 people who stand for the freedoms guaranteed in our nation's constitution
 * 4) Your membership in the NAACP makes a direct and positive impact in your community when you join your local Unit
 * 5) Your membership in the NAACP will give you access to our upcoming benefits program that provides discounts on products and services across the country."

A Helping Hand

 * On behalf of all citizens of the United States to help the people of Haiti including the $100 million already allocated to assist in the rescue and recovery effort have been working closely with the White House to ensure a coordinated response that is as effective as possible.
 * At this time they do not recommend people send food, clothing, ect., instead they want to work on the on providing financial assistance for disaster relief through national fund raising efforts.
 * We will continue to promote the need to provide support and long-term development and democracy-building aid to Haiti.

41st NAACP Awards

 * Each year the NAACP honor the achievement of figures, shows, films etc. which aid its cause.
 * R&B star Keri Hilson won Best New Artist.
 * Precious won in most of the categories.

Departments

 * The Legal Department focuses on court cases of broad application to minorities, such as systematic discrimination in employment, government, or education. The Washington, D.C., bureau is responsible for lobbying the U.S. government, and
 * The Education Department works to improve public education at the local, state and federal levels.
 * The goal of the Health Division is to advance health care for minorities through public policy initiatives and education

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NAACP Staff

 * Benjamin Todd Jealous is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the NAACP.
 * Steven Hawkins is the Executive Vice President for the NAACP.
 * Angela Ciccolo is the General Counsel for the NAACP and is responsible for advancing the interests, policies, and goals of the NAACP through litigation.
 * Roger Vann is the Senior Vice President for Field Operations and Membership for the NAACP.
 * Maxim Thorne is the Senior Vice President for Development for the NAACP.
 * Hilary O. Shelton is the Senior Vice President for Advocacy for the NAACP where he directs the NAACP Washington Bureau.
 * Leila McDowell is the Vice President for Communications for the NAACP.
 * Vic Bulluck is the Executve Director of the Hollywood Bureau of the NAACP.
 * Monique Morris is the Vice President of Research and Advocacy for the NAACP.
 * Robert Rooks is the Director of Criminal Justice Programs for the NAACP.
 * Rev. Nelson Rivers is the Vice President for Stakeholder Relations for the NAACP.
 * Jotaka L. Eaddy is the Special Assistant the President and CEO.
 * Kia Heath is the Chief of Staff for the Executive Department of the NAACP

Youth and College Staff

 * Stefanie L. Brown - National Director
 * Alethea Bonello - Regional Youth Field Director
 * Rev. Gil Ford - Regional Director

"100 Remix" College Expo

 * The NAACP Youth & College Division through its “100 Remix” campaign will serve as a 2009-2010 sponsor of The Black College Expo; a five city tour aimed at increasing college enrollment among underserved and underrepresented youth.
 * The Black College Expo is one of the most exciting college expos of the year for thousands of students and parents.
 * This year, the BCE will feature over 50 Historically Black Colleges & Universities.
 * Through the expo, students and parents receive pertinent information about college admission, SAT & ACT preparation, financial aid and scholarship opportunities
 * The activities will be aimed at engaging the participants and increasing youth & college membership in the NAACP.

"NAACP Offers Condolences and Prayers to Haitian People, Urges all Americans to Join Coordinated Effort to Assist in Providing Relief." //The NAACP//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2010. . ("NAACP3")

"NAACP–Supported "Hire Act", Jobs Creation Legislation is Signed into Law By President Obama." //The NAACP//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2010. . ("NAACP")

"NAACP Staff ." //The NAACP//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2010. . ("NAACP2")

"National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." //Wikipedia//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2010. . ("Wikipedia")

"Red-Carpet Rundown: The 41st NAACP Image Awards." //Blackvoices//. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2010. . ("Blackvoices")