NAACP Supports Texas Legislators in Denouncing Gerrymandered Congressional Map

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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has expressed strong support for the courageous Texas legislators who left the state to prevent a quorum, thereby blocking a racially gerrymandered and discriminatory Congressional map. According to NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson, these lawmakers have drawn a bright line in defense of democracy, refusing to legitimize an unjust process. This act is a bold statement against the coordinated efforts to deprive Black and Brown communities of their political voice and representation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NAACP has expressed strong support for the Texas legislators who left the state to prevent a quorum and block a racially gerrymandered Congressional map.
  • The attack on democracy in Texas is part of a broader, coordinated effort to deprive Black and Brown communities of their political voice and representation.
  • The NAACP has called for states nationwide to implement measures to guarantee fair representation and protect voting rights, including the reinforcement of legal safeguards, the expansion of voter access, and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
  • The NAACP will engage in battles in the courts, legislatures, and streets if necessary to defend the voting rights of Black and Brown communities.
  • The NAACP encourages all Americans who value equal representation to join in the fight for democracy.
  • The NAACP's legacy is built on grassroots activism and is sustained by 21st-century activists who work to secure the social and political power that will end race-based discrimination.
  • The NAACP is committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.

Statistics:

  • The NAACP is a 122-year-old organization that has been advocating for the civil rights of Black America.
  • The NAACP has a network of members across the country who work to secure social and political power for marginalized people.
  • The NAACP-LDEF (Legal Defense Fund) was founded in 1940 as a separate entity from the NAACP.

Sources:

  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO
  • About NAACP: A statement from the NAACP website