Author: Tracy Lewis

It has come to the attention of the Maricopa County Branch NAACP (MCBNAACP) that Black LivesMatters Protestors (who participated in several protests in Phoenix, AZ), may be subjected to “gangaffiliation enhancement” charges which will result in harsher punishment. The MCBNAACP views thispossible action as a threat to equal justice and request the removal of the “gang affiliationenhancement” charges. Princess Lucas-Wilson, MSW, CPM3rd Vice PresidentChair Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement CommitteeMaricopa County Branch NAACP

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It has come to the attention of the Maricopa County Branch NAACP that text messages claiming to be from the NAACP have been sent to members and supporters of the NAACP.  These text messages claim that the NAACP “has evidence of violence toward black people” and other such claims.  These messages have not been confirmed as official or authentic from the NAACP National Office or any other NAACP Unit.   Sincerely, Karen Hardin, Ed. – President

January 6th, 2021, the nation watched in horror the breach and sacking of the United States Capitol building by unlawful acts of breaking and entering. The violence witnessed yesterday illustrated the vast ideological divide in our country and the enormous need for leadership from the top to heal our nation. As Americans, we take pride historically in upholding our Constitutional 1st Amendment Rights which affords everyone the freedom of speech. However, the country has witnessed …