AT&T celebrates NAACP's 100th anniversary
The NAACP celebrates its 100th anniversary by taking a historic look at the accomplishments of the past 100 years and looks forward to those in the next 100.
The story of Barbara Smith Conrad.
Trailer from the documentary following the career of Barbara Smith Conrad.
Coverage of the Opening Press Conference Part 1
Coverage of the opening press conference of the 2009 Convention.NAACP leaders in attendance: Roslyn Brock, Ben Jealous, Hilary Shelton, Leon Russell, and Hazel Dukes.
Coverage of the Opening Press Conference Part 2
Coverage of the opening press conference of the 2009 Convention. NAACP leaders in attendance: John Payton, Cesar Perales, and Hilary Shelton. Includes Q&A session.
Nominees at the 40th Annual Image Awards Red Carpet
Nominees at the 40th Annual Image Awards speak their minds about how the NAACP helped them and where they would like to see the organization head in the future.
ACT-SO competitors march to the awards ceremony.
ACT-SO competitors march to the awards ceremony representing their local branches.
ACT-SO prepares for the Awards Show
The ACT-SO dance troupe rehearses for the awards show performance.
The awards are presented.
ACT-SO awards are presented along with performances of ACT-SO competition participants.
Harlem City Council Candidate Landon Dais
Harlem City Council Candidate Landon Dais speaks to youth about how they can work together in their community to accomplish change.
Welcome Session
Welcome session for the Youth and College programs.
The 2009 Convention is called to order.
The 2009 Convention is called to order with welcomes from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and U.S Senator Charles Schumer. Featured keynote speaker: Julian Bond.
The meeting is called to order.
The meeting is called to order.
The artist performs.
Mezzo Soporano, First Place Winner Harlem Opera Theatre Collegiate Vocal New York, New York
First Greeter
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi welcomes the Convention to New York.
Welcoming Remarks
Senator Charles Schumer welcomes the Convention to New York.
Welcoming Remarks
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomes the Convention to New York.
Opening Remarks
Hazel N. Dukes, Host of the 2009 Convention speaks.
NAACP Special Contribution Fund
Chair, NAACP Special Contribution Fund Trustees
Roslyn Brock Introduces
The officers of the 2009 Convention are introduced to the delegates.
Presented by Hazel Dukes.
The 15th Medgar Evers Award is presented.
Presented by Dr. Rae Minter.
The NAACP Commissioned Song is introduced to the delegates.
June E. Townes & Gospera
June E. Townes & Gospera performs.
Dr. Annie B. Martin
Dr. Annie B. Martin introduces the sessions keynote speaker, Julian Bond.
Julian Bond Speaks
Julian Bond speaks to the 2009 Convention.
DJ Spooky
Video produced by DJ Spooky is presented.
The session in its entirety.
The First Plenary Session is presented in its entirety.
N.Y. Governor Davis Patterson
Governor of New York David Patterson addresses the Convention.
U.S. Senator
Senator Kristen Gillbrand addresses the Convention.
U.S. House
Representative Charles Rangel addresses the Convention.
Brother of Earl Shinhoster
Richard Shinhoster speaks about his brothers service as the Interim President and CEO of the NAACP from 1994 to 1996.
Former President and CEO
Kewisi Mfume, Former President and CEO from 1996-2004, addresses the Convention on its 100th Anniversary.
Former President and CEO
Bruce Gordon, Former President and CEO from 2005-2007, addresses the Convention on its 100th Anniversary.
Former President and CEO
Dennis Hayes, Former President and CEO from 2004 to 2005 and 2007 to 2008, addresses the Convention on its 100th Anniversary.
Former Executive Director
Benjamin Hooks, Executive Director from 1977 to 1993, addresses the Convention on its 100th Anniversary.
Interim General Council
Angela Ciccolo, Interim General Council for the NAACP, addresses the Convention on its 100th Anniversary.
Introduction of Keynote
De'Jaun Correia introduces Keynote speaker Benjamin Jealous.
Keynote Address
President and CEO Benjamin Jealous addresses the Convention on its 100th Anniversary.
Spoken Word Artist
Bryonne Bain the BET performer, panelist on My Two Cents, recites a spoken word poem.
Youth Night
Public Mass Meeting for Youth Night - "Not On Our Watch" featuring panelists Noelle LuSane, Jeff Johnson, Edith Jibunoh, and Briggs Bomba.
Opening Words
Kenneth Cohen, Jr., Region II youth representative moderates the panel.
NAACP Board of Directors
Sable Nelson, member of the NAACP Board of directors introduces the panelists.
Basheer Jones Performs
Activist, radio host and artist Basheer Jones performs.
Discussions begin.
The panelists begin their discussions on "Not On Our Watch".
Welcoming Remarks at Youth Night
NAACP President and CEO speaks to the Youth Night assembly.
Artist Tonex Performs
Grammy Nominated artist Tonex performs for the Youth Night assembly.
Stefanie Brown
Sefanie Brown closes the session.
Session in its entirety.
2009 NAACP Resolutions
Session is Opened
Vice Chair, NAACP Resolutions Committee Laura Blackburne opens resolutions.
N.J. Governor
Honorable Jon Corzine, Governor of New Jersey, welcomes the NAACP to the New York/New Jersey area.
U.S. Representative, New York
U.S. House Representative Gregory Meeks welcomes the Convention to New York.
Chairman, Republican National Committee
Michael Steele, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, addresses the delegates.
Sec. Department of Agriculture
Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture addresses the delegates.
Leon Russell
The resolutions of the 2009 committee begin.
Session in its entirety.
Guests speak about the role of youth advisers and how they benefit the community.
V.P. at Burger King
V.P. of Inclusion and Talent Management, Burger King
The Ishmel Sisters perform.
The Ishmel Sisters perform.
Addressed the Youth
President and CEO Benjamin Jealous addresses the Youth Leadership Luncheon.
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Actress, Activist
Actress and Community Activist Jurnee Smollett addresses the youth.
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Session in its entirety.
The Roy Wilkins Leadership Luncheon.
At the 2009 Convention
A quick look at some of the opportunities offered at the 2009 NAACP Convention Job Fair.
Online Activism
Addressing how youth can use technology and social networking tools to successfully organize in their communities.
The key to communications.
Workshop covers how to create a campaign messaging strategy to frame issues, gather support, recruit volunteers and build power in communities.
Strategies and Campaigns
Workshop addressing how to create strategies to create sustainable campaign and combat obstacles in the community.
"Owning Our Image"
A forum for panelists and youth discuss the positive and negative portrayals of youth of color in various forms of media.
Achieving Campaign Goals
Covering the navigation of the political process to help achieve campaign goals.
Session in its entirety.
NAACP Legislative session continues.
The Saw
The saw is played.
U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Representative from addresses Michigan addresses the delegates.
Plenary Session presented in its entirety.
Plenary Session presented in its entirety.
Session Open
NAACP Board of Directors member Karen Boykin-Towns opens the session.
Sponsor Greeting
Athena Batts of Bank of America addresses the Delegates.
President and CEO N.U.L.
Mark Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, addresses the Delegates.
Dionne Warwick addresses the Delegates.
Dionne Warwick addresses the Delegates.
Thelma Houston addresses the Delegates.
Thelma Houston addresses the Delegates.
Kool Moe Dee addresses the Delegates.
Kool Moe Dee addresses the Delegates.
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Dr. William Harvey
Dr. William Harvey, Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity & Equity, University of Virginia, begins the panel discussion.
Maxine Smith
Maxine Smith, member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, announces the scholarship recipients.
Dr. Dorothy Height addresses the convention.
Dr. Dorothy Height addresses the convention in New York City at the 100th Annual NAACP Convention.
Youth Leadership Luncheon
Youth Leadership Luncheon
Coverage from the trade show floor.
Coverage from the trade show floor.
International Affairs - session in its entirety.
Special session inviting foreign dignitaries to speak on how the NAACP has inspired global democracy and the elimination of racial bias.
Benjamin Jealous
Benjamin Jealous welcomes the international panel to the convention.
Keynote Speaker President of Senegal
Abdoulaye Wade, President of Senegal, addresses the panel.
Julian Bond welcomes the panel.
Julian Bond welcomes the panel.
Program in its entirety.
Performances from Hezekiah Walker, Mary Mary, Smokie Norful, and the NAACP Centennial Choir.
Mary Mary take the stage.
Mary Mary take the stage.
Smokie Norful takes the stage.
Smokie Norful takes the stage.
Hezekiah Walker takes the stage.
Hezekiah Walker takes the stage.
Program in its entirety.
Juanita Jackson Mitchell Youth Freedom Fund Awards Dinner
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Cornel West, Center for African American Studies, Princeton New Jersey, is keynote speaker for the 2009 Youth Freedom Fund Awards Dinner.
Addresses the Youth
NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous speaks to the youth about remaining in the forefront of the fight ahead of them.
Terrance J and actress Naturi Naughton
TV personality Terrance J and actress Naturi Naughton address the youth.
Program in its entirety.
Hosted by Terrance J and Naturi Naughton.
The artist performs.
LeToya Luckett performs.
The artist performs.
Bobby Valentino performs.