President Harold Howell

For almost a century the NAACP has been a powerful force for racial equality and social justice, leading the way on issues from the desegregation of our public schools to securing voting rights, and paving the way for this country to elect its first ever African American President.

But no matter how many barriers we have broken or glass ceilings we've shattered, we still have a long way to go to make the promise of America a reality for people of all colors. You can help by joining the NAACP today.

Racial discrimination continues to warp our housing, employment and credit markets. Nearly 50 million Americans are still without health insurance. Racial profiling and sentencing disparities persist, and No Child Left Behind has abandoned hundreds of thousands of children in under-funded schools.

A President doesn't make all of that go away. It takes a strong grassroots advocate to secure the kind of change we need. And there's no organization more qualified than the NAACP. That's why I hope you'll join the NAACP as a Member today.

As the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, our strength comes from our Members. When the NAACP speaks, it carries the power of more than 500,000 people of all colors, ages and backgrounds who have joined together in the pursuit of justice and equality for all Americans. And unlike other groups, our power isn't just in Washington , but in communities like yours across the country. When you add your voice, we become even more powerful together.

You've shown your support by answering the call when the NAACP has asked you to take action on critical issues. Today I urge you to take the next step. Become a Member of the NAACP and help us honor the past while we fight to secure a brighter future for all.

Sincerely,

Ben Jealous

President & CEO