NAACP Breaks Tradition and Excludes Trump from Annual Convention
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About the People Mentioned
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971, he took over his family’s real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, through which he expanded into building and managing skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015, which helped establish his public persona as a successful entrepreneur. Trump entered politics as a Republican and was elected the 45th president of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant policy actions including tax cuts, deregulation, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, renegotiation of trade agreements (notably replacing NAFTA with the USMCA), and a focus on immigration control including border wall expansion. He withdrew the U.S. from international agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran nuclear deal, and engaged in a trade war with China. His administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized for downplaying the virus’s severity. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—but was acquitted by the Senate both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump challenged the results, culminating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He remains a central figure in American politics, having won the 2024 presidential election and returned as the 47th president in 2025, continuing to promote policies aimed at economic growth, border security, and military strength[1][2][3][4].
About the Organizations Mentioned
NAACP
The **National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)**, founded in 1909, is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States, established by activists including W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, and Mary White Ovington. Its foundational mission is to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans and to eliminate race-based discrimination and injustice[1][3][4]. Historically, the NAACP played a pivotal role in dismantling segregation and discrimination across various sectors such as housing, employment, education, and voting rights. Notably, the organization’s legal efforts were instrumental in landmark civil rights victories, including contributing to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also gained national prominence after the assassination of its field director Medgar Evers in 1963. Over time, the NAACP expanded its focus to address police misconduct, economic development, and global issues such as apartheid in South Africa[1][3]. Key achievements include ongoing political lobbying, high-impact litigation, voter mobilization campaigns, and public advocacy. The NAACP also promotes African American excellence through awards like the Image Awards (arts and media), Theatre Awards, and the prestigious Spingarn Medal for outstanding achievements. It publishes *The Crisis* magazine, historically edited by Du Bois, which remains a significant platform for civil rights discourse[1][3][4]. Currently headquartered in Baltimore with a bureau in Washington, D.C., and numerous branches nationwide, the NAACP remains a vital force in addressing contemporary challenges such as racial justice, economic equity, and civil rights in the era of technology and social change. Its 2025 National Convention highlighted the intersection of civil rights and emerging technologies like AI, emphasizing technology’s role in advancing equity. The organization actively opposes policies like Project 2025 that threaten to roll back civil rights gains, mobilizing grassroots efforts to protect Black communities and promote social justice
