WASHINGTON — The NAACP – the nation’s largest, most influential social justice organization – has announced new partnerships with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and The Links, Incorporated. The organizations signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference. These partnerships unite three of the nation’s most impactful civic organizations to bring together resources that drive systemic
policy change across the country.
Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO, shared the following reflection:
“This partnership comes ahead of one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, and it will take all of us, working together, to help mobilize voters and advocate for Black Americans. The NAACP remains committed to strengthening our coalitions in order to safeguard civil rights and create opportunities today that will sustain future generations. We’re proud to stand alongside the women of The Links, Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to turn our shared commitment to social justice into real, lasting impact.”
The MOU outlines the following priorities for the organizations to advance collaboratively:
- Advocate for policy changes that guarantee the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.
- Collaborate on national initiatives aimed at fostering civic, economic, and educational development.
- Ensuring equality and empowering communities nationwide.
- Expand their collective footprint and champion transformative civic and educational developmentacross all sectors of society.
“When organizations rooted in service stand together, the impact is undeniable,” said Charletta Wilson Jacks, International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
“We are proud to join the NAACP and The Links, Incorporated in defending civil rights, strengthening civic engagement and expanding opportunity for Black communities nationwide. Together, we are turning shared commitment into coordinated action that will create lasting impact for generations to come.”
“One of the programming goals of The Links, Incorporated is to increase civic engagement and advocate for expanded access and opportunities for the communities that we serve,” explained Dr. Shuana Tucker-Sims, National President of The Links, Incorporated. “As we enter this partnership with the NAACP, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated does the same, we are leveraging their tools, resources and reach to maximize our collective impact. We are excited about how together we can uplift and empower communities nationwide.”
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