Derrick Johnson

@NAACP 19th President & CEO, Activist, Leader & Mississippian

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

The @NAACP was built for this moment, and we will remain on the front lines to secure and protect democracy for every community, for as long as it takes.

For now, we encourage voters across South Carolina to get out and make their voices heard this election season.

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Today, democracy won in South Carolina. By shutting down this late-decade redistricting attempt, the voices of voters will prevail. This decision not only protects our communities but ensures power remains with the people.

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: South Carolina's Senate rejects President Trump's push to redraw U.S. House districts to try to get Republicans an extra seat. https://t.co/99PxKitOza

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

But this is one victory in a much longer fight. The struggle for democracy is ongoing, and while this moment marks a win for fair representation, we know many battles lie ahead.

[NAACP @NAACP]

Today, the Alabama Federal Court rejected a new gerrymandered map, ruling that it was discriminatory to Black voters in the state. NAACP President and CEO @DerrickNAACP had this to say:

"We applaud the Alabama Federal Court’s ruling today, preserving Black representation. Redrawing maps to silence the voices of entire communities cannot be tolerated. It goes against the very values of democracy that our ancestors fought and died for.

Our chapters in Alabama mobilized to reject this map, and we will continue to fight across the country to protect our voice. Today’s ruling is good news, but we know it is not the end of this fight."

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Today's decision is a devastating blow to what remains of the Voting Rights Act, and a license for corrupt politicians who want to rig the system by silencing entire communities. https://t.co/mbeo93k18V

[Nida Khan @NidaKhanNY]

NAACP is on a roll …

“NAACP Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk's xAI”

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Trump’s secret police are now stationed at airport checkpoints.

They are inadequately trained, armed, and instructed to profile people based on race and accent.

What could possibly go wrong? We’ve seen this movie before.

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

The #NAACPImageAwards has always been more than a celebration of talent.

It's not about who takes home a trophy. It's about protecting the spaces where our stories thrive.

That's the legacy and responsibility we carry forward.

Read more from @latimes. https://t.co/1WUFjj538x

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

This reported draft executive order to federalize elections is illegal and a direct assault on our Constitution and the rights of every American voter. We will not stand by while anyone, including Trump, tries to undermine our democracy. @Newsweek. https://t.co/bqgLvMou7J

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

The Trump administration's push to ban mail-in ballots and enforce strict voter ID laws targets communities of color, low-income voters, the elderly, and those living with disabilities.

It's a clear strategy to suppress voter turnout and silence millions of Americans.

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

@NAACP has long fought to protect the sacred right to vote, and we will not stand idly by as these rights are threatened.

[NAACP @NAACP]

We’re deeply alarmed by reports of a draft executive order being circulated by pro-Trump activists, which seeks to exploit baseless claims of foreign interference in the 2020 election to justify a national emergency declaration.

This dangerous proposal, coupled with President Trump’s repeated threats to impose voter ID requirements and ban mail-in ballots, is a direct assault on our democracy.

The Constitution explicitly grants the power to regulate elections to state legislatures and Congress, NOT the president.

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Don’t be fooled by the president's SAVE Act. It’s voter suppression disguised as protection. He’s trying to suppress millions of votes in an effort to cling to power, but our democracy is stronger than his fear tactics. This November, let's show up to the polls and VOTE! #SOTU

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Join me tonight on the State of the People Podcast as I break down President Trump's #SOTU Address and expose the truth behind all the rhetoric.

Watch live: https://t.co/3d1QV12nPN

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

We must confront the reality of the situation and demand action and accountability. Our democracy depends on it: https://t.co/apY87v5jRB

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Tonight, we’ll hear one version of the state of our country. But here is the truth for millions of Americans:

Families are struggling to make ends meet.

Our communities have faced fear and intimidation at the hands of ICE.

Our fundamental right to vote is under assault. #SOTU

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Ahead of President Trump's #SOTU address tonight, I spoke with @TheRoot about why the Black community continues to hold this administration accountable for its damaging policies. https://t.co/oZXTGMnk9I

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

The American people have paid the price for his reckless approach to trade, and today’s decision is a step toward restoring accountability and fairness. https://t.co/pZfO4xvzag

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

This ruling underscores the importance of checks and balances in our government.

Trump's tariffs are failed policy that has hurt American businesses, raised prices for consumers, and strained relationships with our global allies.

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Every elected official, every corporation, every organization, if you are silent now, if you are not condemning the behavior of the President of the United States, history will remember. And I assure, our community will remember as well.

[Derrick Johnson @DerrickNAACP]

Today, we celebrate 100 years of #BlackHistoryMonth, a century of resilience and resistance.

At a time when we're faced with new attempts to rewrite our past under the current administration, we cannot stand by while our history is erased.