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NAACP Launches Nationwide Town Halls to Energize Black Voters

8/11/2025

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The NAACP is igniting a movement with town halls across the nation to rally Black voters for the 2026 midterms. President Derrick Johnson underscores the critical need to combat policies threatening democracy. Kicking off in New Jersey, these forums will expand to Texas and California, aiming to energize civic participation and elevate voter turnout.

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The NAACP is igniting a movement with town halls across the nation to rally Black voters for the 2026 midterms. President Derrick Johnson underscores the critical need to combat policies threatening democracy. Kicking off in New Jersey, these forums will expand to Texas and California, aiming to energize civic participation and elevate voter turnout.