There are 2 article(s) tagged Derrick Johnson:

• July 2020

  • Elections are the next step beyond protests, say NAACP Freedom Fund speakers

    The annual fundraiser of the Memphis Branch NAACP was held online Saturday and featured appearances by the national president and CEO of the nation's oldest civil rights organization as well as recent Democratic presidential contender Julian Castro. 

    By Bill Dries July 12, 2020

• October 2018

  • Voter registration court case details linger

    The day after Chancery Court ordered the Shelby County Election Commission to continue verifying incomplete voter registration applications so eligible people can vote by Election Day Nov. 6, NAACP leaders said they were prepared to begin contacting those prospective voters.

    By Bill Dries October 26, 2018