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Upcoming Events: Feb 12, 2009: NAACP Image Awards - Los Angeles, CA; Feb 20, 2009: NAACP Centennial Celebration - Hilton - New York , NY; May 21-24, 2009: Leadership 500 Summit - Scottsdale, AZ

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Bond Serves Last Term as NAACP Chairman, Remains on Board

After 10 years of volunteer service as the NAACP National Board Chairman Julian Bond, 68, announced he would not seek reelection when his term ends in February 2009.

"This is the time for renewal. We have dynamic new leadership. The country has a new President in Barack Obama; the organization has a new CEO in Benjamin Jealous, and we'll soon have a new Chairman of the NAACP Board. The NAACP and the country are in good hands," he added.
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Congratulations President-Elect Obama

We congratulate President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on their historic win. In this moment, 232 years in the making, we are witness to the most inclusive election enjoyed by the largest best- informed, motivated electorate in our nation’s history. In this moment we honor the memory of freedom fighters like Dr. Martin Luther King, Ida B. Wells, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, and so many others who gave their lives so that the promise of America can be real for all people. It is their sacrifice made this moment possible.
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TV Converter Box Coupon Program Countdown

The NAACP and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) TV Converter Box Coupon Program remind viewers that in three months, the nation's full-power TV stations will make the switch to 100 percent digital broadcasting.

As the countdown to all digital TV continues, learn more about NTIA’s 3 Steps - 6 Weeks guide: Apply. Buy. Try. [Read more]

NAACP Celebrates Centennial With Live Broadcast Of The "40th NAACP Image Awards"

The 40TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS will broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The star-studded broadcast, which coincides with the NAACP's 100th anniversary, is executive-produced by Vicangelo Bulluck and will kick off the organization's year-long centennial celebration.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Former Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai will be awarded the NAACP Chairman's Award during the special. The Chairman's Award, chosen by NAACP Board Chairman Julian Bond, is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service.
"I am very proud to recognize Former Vice President Gore and Dr. Maathai for their substantial efforts in environmental awareness, sustainable development and peace," said Bond. "Their courageous and historic accomplishments have benefited not only current but future generations, and they clearly reflect the values that we have so valiantly fought for over the past century."

"The NAACP has served as a beacon, advancing civil rights for the benefit of all Americans," commented Former Vice President Gore. "I am so honored to be a part of this historic centennial celebration. The IMAGE AWARDS are made all the more special because I am joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Wangari Maathai."
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NAACP Centennial

Join us as we celebrate our Centennial February 20, 2009 in New York, NY. »

Vote Hard Bus Tour

The NAACP Vote Hard Bus Tour travels through South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama neighborhoods. »

Centennial Book

NAACP: Celebrating a Century, 100 Years in Pictures, a new book chronicling the 100 years of the NAACP and The Crisis »

Congratulations President-Elect Obama
	We congratulate President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle on their historic win. In this moment, 232 years in the making, we are witness to the most inclusive election enjoyed by the largest best- informed, motivated electorate in our nation’s history. In this moment we honor the memory of freedom fighters like Dr. Martin Luther King, Ida B. Wells, Medgar Evers, Rosa Parks, and so many others who gave their lives so that the promise of America can be real for all people. It is their sacrifice made this moment possible. [Read more]

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