NAACP

This is the first report from the 2010 NAACP National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

National  NAACP Tea Party Talking Points

1. We are calling for the Tea Party to expel all the racist elements within their organizations.

2. The NAACP does not oppose or affiliate with any political parties. The NAACP is a non­partisan organization and our primary vision is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.

However, we do oppose political parties that promote bigotry and extremism towards people of any race, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnicity.

3. The NAACP would like the Tea party to expel the bigots in your ranks, whether individuals or factions. These factions perpetuate and promote racial hatred amongst the Tea Party members and allow for the tolerance of racial hatred.

4. The time has come for them to accept the responsibility that comes with influence and make clear there is no place for racism,  anti-Semitism, homophobia, or any other form of bigotry in their movement. (more…)

From left to right: James Washington, Keep Alamogordo Beautiful City employee, and Esther Washington. Photo by Joel Hamilton.
The sign designating the sponsorship of MLK Drive by the NAACP of Otero County and the MLK Jr. Committee was “planted” this week near the corner of MLK and Hamilton Rd. Joel Hamilton, Esther and James Washington provided their expertise! The name of the young man from Keep Alamogordo Beautiful City is pending.