Apr 25, 2016: WXXV: AACP Freedom Fund Banquet
This year’s keynote speaker was president of the Mississippi NAACP, derrick Johnson.
This year’s keynote speaker was president of the Mississippi NAACP, derrick Johnson.
Apr 4, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi RV park owner evicts interracial couple
“Racial discrimination should be a thing of the past in Mississippi, considering our long history,” said Derrick Johnson, president of the Mississippi NAACP.
“Racial discrimination should be a thing of the past in Mississippi, considering our long history,” said Derrick Johnson, president of the Mississippi NAACP.
Mar 5, 2016: Derrick Johnson: Clarion ledger: Johnson: Gov. should declare Union Army Heritage Month
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Jan 30, 2016: Daily Corinthian: Pre-election voting: Still just an idea
Derrick Johnson, president of the Mississippi NAACP, which opposed the voter ID law, said the group continues to review complaints and monitor its implementation.
Derrick Johnson, president of the Mississippi NAACP, which opposed the voter ID law, said the group continues to review complaints and monitor its implementation.
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June 23, 2015: WAPT: Lt. governor: Voters could decide Mississippi flag design
Mississippi NAACP President Derrick Johnson responded to the issue in a statement released Monday. Mar 25, 2015: Shreveport Times: NAACP’s fomenters of fear
This week, the NAACP made national front-page headlines with a local press release demanding that the feds investigate the hanging death of a local man in Port Gibson, Miss. Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP Mississippi State Conference, immediately invoked the specter of a “hate crime.” In response, the Obama Justice Department flooded the zone with a whopping 30 federal agents. |
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May 22, 2015: Derrick Johnson: Clarion Ledger: Gov. Bryant is hiding behind the brave
Mar 20, 2015: WATP: Man found hanging in Claiborne County confirmed to be Otis Byrd
"We are calling on federal authorities to immediately investigate the hanging death of Mr. Otis Byrd to determine whether or not his death is the result of a hate crime," Derrick Johnson, the president of the Mississippi chapter of the NAACP said in a statement. Jan 11, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Benjamin Crump: Miss. a leader in racial justice
"He's emerged as a national leader and a voice for social justice, specifically a voice for crimes against young African American men, which is something that we as a community, black and white alike, we need to say this is an injustice," said Mississippi NAACP President Derrick Johnson. "We need to stand up against the gun violence in our country -- that has no color -- we all should come together to end the gun violence as we see it." |
Aug 15, 2014: WXXV: Gulfport Branch N.A.A.C.P. Receives National, Coveted Award at National N.A.A.C.P. Convention in Las Vegas
However, Thalheimer Awards have been presented to the Mississippi State Conference N.A.A.C.P. for the past five consecutive years, including this year’s 105th Annual N.A.A.C.P. Convention. State N.A.A.C.P. President Derrick Johnson claimed the awards for the state.
July 9, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Haley Barbour and the Race-Baiting of Chris McDaniel
Derrick Johnson, president of the Mississippi NAACP, called the planned license plate “absurd,” and ripped Forrest as a “racially divisive figure,” and has called on Barbour to denounce the plan. “I find it curious that the governor won’t come out and clearly denounce the efforts of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to honor Nathan Bedford Forrest. As the head of the state, he shouldn’t tap dance around the question.” Barbour refused to denounce it.
Sept 4, 2013: WLBT: Member calls for resignation of Mississippi NAACP President
A Jackson NAACP member is calling on the national organization to investigation the relationship between state NAACP President Derrick Johnson and his charity. 'One Voice' recently came under the scrutiny of an audit by the secretary of state's office. Controversy is brewing over co-mingling of the two separate entities.
July 31, 2012: Mississippi NAACP president Derrick Johnson said that the killing of Johnny Lee Butts is reminiscent of the June 2011 killing of a black man, James Craig Anderson, who was run down in Jackson by a pickup truck driven by a white teenager from nearby Brandon. "At this point, we are just trying to make sure there is a full investigation of the incident," Johnson said of the Panola County killing.
However, Thalheimer Awards have been presented to the Mississippi State Conference N.A.A.C.P. for the past five consecutive years, including this year’s 105th Annual N.A.A.C.P. Convention. State N.A.A.C.P. President Derrick Johnson claimed the awards for the state.
July 9, 2014: Mississippi Conservative Daily: Haley Barbour and the Race-Baiting of Chris McDaniel
Derrick Johnson, president of the Mississippi NAACP, called the planned license plate “absurd,” and ripped Forrest as a “racially divisive figure,” and has called on Barbour to denounce the plan. “I find it curious that the governor won’t come out and clearly denounce the efforts of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to honor Nathan Bedford Forrest. As the head of the state, he shouldn’t tap dance around the question.” Barbour refused to denounce it.
Sept 4, 2013: WLBT: Member calls for resignation of Mississippi NAACP President
A Jackson NAACP member is calling on the national organization to investigation the relationship between state NAACP President Derrick Johnson and his charity. 'One Voice' recently came under the scrutiny of an audit by the secretary of state's office. Controversy is brewing over co-mingling of the two separate entities.
July 31, 2012: Mississippi NAACP president Derrick Johnson said that the killing of Johnny Lee Butts is reminiscent of the June 2011 killing of a black man, James Craig Anderson, who was run down in Jackson by a pickup truck driven by a white teenager from nearby Brandon. "At this point, we are just trying to make sure there is a full investigation of the incident," Johnson said of the Panola County killing.
Mar 7, 2011: Jackson Jambalaya: NAACP's Derrick Johnson is NOT an attorney, he just plays one for $40,000
Should the Hinds County Board of Supervisors pay $40,000 to Derrick Johnson for redistricting voters in the county per his contract?
Should the Hinds County Board of Supervisors pay $40,000 to Derrick Johnson for redistricting voters in the county per his contract?
After completing Law School, Mr. Johnson joined the staff of Southern Echo, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Jackson, Mississippi. Serving as the Regional Organizer for Southern Echo, Mr. Johnson provided legal, technical and training support for communities within 6 states across the south (Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas and South Carolina). Mr. Johnson is GIS (geographic information system) and database management trained. He has provided redistricting services to municipal and county governments across the state of Mississippi.
In response to the Hurricane Katrina devastation in Mississippi, Mr. Johnson was appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of the Governor’s Commission for Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal. Mr. Johnson has become a leading voice for the equitable rebuilding for the working poor in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Recently added to his extraordinary list of accomplishments he successfully managed the Jackson Public School District bond referendum campaign that brought $150 million in renovations and new schools to the Jackson, Mississippi area
In response to the Hurricane Katrina devastation in Mississippi, Mr. Johnson was appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of the Governor’s Commission for Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal. Mr. Johnson has become a leading voice for the equitable rebuilding for the working poor in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Recently added to his extraordinary list of accomplishments he successfully managed the Jackson Public School District bond referendum campaign that brought $150 million in renovations and new schools to the Jackson, Mississippi area