Derrick Johnson (activist)
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Derrick Johnson is an American lawyer and humanitarian. He serves as the 19th President and CEO of the NAACP.[1] He had previously served as president of its Mississippi state chapter,[2] and vice chairman of its board of directors.[1] Johnson is the founder of the Mississippi nonprofit group One Voice Inc., which aims to improve quality of life for African Americans through public engagement.[2]
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Quick Facts President and CEO of the NAACP, Preceded by ...
Derrick Johnson | |
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President and CEO of the NAACP | |
Assumed office October 2017 | |
Preceded by | Cornell William Brooks |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Education | Tougaloo College (BA) South Texas College of Law (JD) |
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