Sarah Boone 1892 Before her redesign, the ironing board was a horizontal wooden block, initially patented in 1858. With her additions, the board featured a narrower & curved design, making it easier to iron garments. Boone’s design later morphed into the modern ironing board that we use today.

Scholarships for St. Clair County high school seniors. Please share! #naacp #scholarships #continuingeducation

The Harlem Renaissance (roughly 1910s–mid-1930s) was a prolific explosion of African American art, literature, music, and intellectualism centered in Harlem, NYC.

Langston Hughes born in Joplin, Missouri. Huhges was an American poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and columnist. Hughes is known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance.

#BlackHistoryMonth is a reminder of how deep our roots go. From the legacy to the love in our communities, this month is about celebrating us—then and now. #naacp

February 1, 1865, the day congress approved the 13th Amendment ending slavery, Charles Sumner introduced a motion that made Boston attorney John Rock the 1st black attorney to be admitted to argue in the Supreme Court of the U.S. John Rock was credited with coining the phrase "black is beautiful."

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It was a wonderful night celebrating the spirit of Christmas skating, laughing, & enjoying time w/ friends. The NAACP Youth Committee gathered to celebrate the season & host their annual membership event, which was a tremendous success. The energy, joy, & community made the evening truly special.

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BREAKING: Grand jury rejects new indictment for Letitia James. Any and all lawyers involved in this gross abuse of process and degradation of the legal system should be disbarred. politi.co/3YdQmgA

#BLM OTD 1969 civil rights leader Fred Hampton, a leader of the Black Panthers, was shot & killed during a police raid in Chicago causing public outrage. Ensuing investigations scrutinized the FBIs attempts to dismantle the Panthers & other Black organizations. #BlackAmericanHistoryIsAmericanHistory

#OtD 4 Dec 1969 Chicago Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was murdered while asleep in his bed during a raid on his apartment by Chicago Police in conjunction with the FBI. Mark Clark was also killed, and other Panthers wounded. Learn more about the BPP: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...

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BREAKING: SCOTUS will hear nationwide class action defending birthright citizenship brought by @ACLU ⁦‪@NAACP_LDF‬⁩ ACLU of New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts ⁦‪@AsianLawCaucus‬⁩ & Democracy Defenders Fund on behalf of babies who would be harmed. www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...

It starts with knowing the truth. Don’t allow yourselves to be gaslit into believing this is a real question.

NBC News: Federal court blocks Texas Republicans’ redrawn congressional map Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, which filed the suit, celebrated the decision. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Subject: Everybody needs Somebody McDonald’s Corp., w/generous holiday spirt, supplied turkeys to the community. McDonald’s, the Salvation Army, Port Huron NAACP, & Mayor Ashford, believe every family should have a holiday turkey. To our God be the Glory. Kevin Watkins, Port Huron NAACP President

The NAACP sued Virginia election officials for allegedly rejecting “innumerable” applications from college students in violation of federal law and the Constitution. The applications were tossed over missing address information that is not required. https://bit.ly/3JtH0d7

#VeteransDay In 1955, WWI vet & farmer Lamar Smith was shot dead in cold blood on crowded courthouse lawn in Miss. for urging African Americans to vote. 💔 No one prosecuted. See NAACP primer & film by @keithabeauchamp.bsky.social with @jelaniya.bsky.social ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/la...

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#OTD in 1914, Daisy Bates was born. She led the Arkansas NAACP, used her newspaper to fight segregation, and helped organize the Little Rock Nine. Her courage helped change America. #TheMarchContinues

On this day in 1957, a Texas police chief threatened to jail local NAACP leaders for refusing to disclose confidential information about their members.

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The backbone of American society isn't wealth-it's us: the people. Regardless of one's race/ethnicity, programs like Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, SNAP, & Veterans benefits provide a lifeline to millions of Americans, ensuring ...

Become a member of the NAACP! Port Huron Branch 3150. naacp.my.site.com/BecomeaMembe...

There are hundreds of elected offices and ballot initiatives on the calendar across the country this Tuesday, Nov. 4. Let’s vote like we’re hungry for change. Check out your state and local elections here: ballotpedia.org/Elections_ca...

SNAP—America’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—which serves 42 mill ppl, most of them white and many of them children, will end in 49 states this weekend while elected officials doing Trump’s bidding feast on their privilege. When will voters wake up to the hypocrisy?