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NAACP National Convention Scheduled For Boston Postponed

The NAACP national convention, which was scheduled to be held in Boston for the first time since 1982, has been postponed.

Gov. Charlie Baker, left, applauds as NAACP President Derrick Johnson, center, and NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell, right, look in 2019.
Gov. Charlie Baker, left, applauds as NAACP President Derrick Johnson, center, and NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell, right, look in 2019. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

BOSTON — The NAACP national convention, which was scheduled to be held in Boston for the first time since 1982, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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NAACP Boston president Tanisha Sullivan made the announcement last week during a chapter meeting that was held via Zoom.

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“As I’m sure you all expect, the convention is being postponed,” Sullivan told members. “While the national office will make the appropriate announcements within the coming weeks, we will continue with convention planning, understanding that it just won’t be for July.”

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