Throughout the NAACP’s history, mothers
have helped lead the way in the fight for a more just America, serving
as fierce advocates and moral compasses in the organization and in their
communities.
It was mothers who organized and marched to ensure that their children
and grandchildren could have equal access to a quality education.
It was mothers who not only fought for the right to vote, but also fought to get on the ticket in the voting booth.
It was mothers who pushed for equal pay for equal work and broke glass ceilings that made the workplace fairer for all people.
And in the face of racism’s harshest brutality, it was mothers who stood
stoic and defiant while keeping their families strong and together.
We see this same tenacious and determined spirit carried forward in our
time, as moms all across our country fight to keep their neighborhoods
safe, hold those in power accountable, and move our nation closer to
living up to its highest ideals.
Moms give a lot of themselves, and they make a difference every single day.
So on behalf of the entire NAACP staff, I wish every mother the happiest
of Mother’s Days. May your special day be filled with love, laughter,
and hopefully, rest.
Sincerely,
Derrick Johnson
President and CEO
NAACP
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