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Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equity. We have driven the hardest-fought wins for civil rights and social justice — with you by our side, we can accelerate the next milestones for Black Americans.Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.Years the NAACP has spent fighting against racism and discrimination in communities across the country## We tackle today's toughest challenges### Race & Justice#### Racial equity and justice through discourse and policy change30%likelihood of a Black person to be stopped without just cause than a white person65%of Black adults have felt targeted because of their race### Advocacy & Litigation#### Fair and just representation for all by standing up for our rights in the courts and in Congress675kcalls made by NAACP volunteers to Black voters in 202010battleground states reached during 2020 election year### Inclusive Economy#### Mobility and a thriving Black economy10Xmore income made by White families than Black families80%higher mortgage denial rate for Blacks applicants than white applicants### Education Innovation#### A world-class education for all students32%of Black students lived in poverty in 201845%of Black students attended high-poverty schools in fall 2017### Health & Well-being#### An inclusive culture of health and equitable social health systems34%of COVID-19 deaths were among non-Hispanic Black people3xBlack women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes### Environmental Climate Justice#### An environmental, social, and economic revolution68%of Black Americans live or have lived within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant over the past several decades60%of Black Americans live in communities with uncontrolled toxic waste sites