The NAACP's national president also discussed student loan debt and school shootings at the opening press conference.
NAACP National President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, speaks at the opening press conference for the 113th NAACP National Convention, in Atlantic City, N.J., on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
There was no shortage of issues faced disproportionately by Black and brown communities throughout the country brought to the forefront by NAACP National President Derrick Johnson Saturday morning.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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