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Duke Chapter of the NAACP

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Working to uplift Black people and communities of color at Duke and in Durham since 1994.

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Duke NAACP was heartbroken to hear the news of the Nolan Wells case.

Now, we can’t help but be angry at the injustice of it all.

Nolan Wells’ case deserved careful deliberation that answered all the questions presented at the trial. If he had only drowned, why was there no water in Nolan’s lungs or stomach? Where did the blood and the blunt force trauma come from?

Mississippi convened a grand jury that did nothing but reach an inconclusive answer on the issue of how Nolan Wells died. Nolan Wells’ family deserves more than inconclusive answers. Duke NAACP is calling for renewed attention to the death of Nolan Wells and stands in solidarity with his family.

Black children deserve to grow up!

Duke NAACP will continue to show up and demand justice. by @dukenaacp

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Combatting free expression and the First Amendment 🤩 it's the #DukeDifference

Duke Administration:
❌ Freedom of the Press (the free press can't come onto campus to cover any of our actions, like the rally in solidarity with Jane Doe last Thursday)
❌Freedom of Assembly (Duke's draconian anti-protest PPD policy is amongst the most repressive in the nation, requiring students to register protests 2-3 weeks in advance)
❌ Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom by @dukenaacp

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Come Fall into Fall with Duke NAACP!
Join us tomorrow in Swift 300 Game room to meet the exec team, connect with fellow members, and build with us as we continue our work in advocacy, service, and social justice! by @dukenaacp

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To all survivors of sexual violence: You deserve justice and validation. You deserve much more institutional care and consideration than you were afforded. We should’ve mobilized long ago to prevent what happened to you. For too long, sexual violence has been dismissed not only by those in charge, but by our entire culture. This needs to change now. We will fight to dismantle the systems that failed you and the rape culture perpetuated on all of our college campuses. We believe you. We support you. You are not alone. by @dukenaacp

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The Legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

Join us and Ambassador Andrew Young on Thursday, November 12, for a screening of the new documentary The Legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, followed by a panel conversation.

The program will explore Dr. Mays’s extraordinary influence as an educator, mentor, and civil rights leader, while highlighting his important relationship with Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook and the connections between their legacies and the Cook Center’s work today.

📅 Thursday, November 12
🕐 5:30–8:00 p.m. Reception will be held from 5:30pm-6pm
📍 Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center
The event is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Registration link in our bio!
#dukeuniversity #dukecookcenteronsocialequity #benjaminemays #mentorship #TheLegacy by @dukenaacp

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Join us in Wellness 144 for our Town Hall on October 6th at 7:00 pm. We will be thinking about the historical connections between medicine and the Black community, followed by an open discussion on how that has resulted in medical mistrust, stigma towards the healthcare system, and mental health within the Black community. Come discuss these connections while enjoying Boricua Soul! by @dukenaacp

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16 days ago

Stop by our table with @ncdems tomorrow, Friday October 2nd from 1-3pm on BC
Plaza for Popcorn Over Politics🍿

Tabling materials will include informational flyers about upcoming elections, upcoming NAACP events, and a QR code to apply to NAACP! See you there! by @dukenaacp

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🎬 An evening celebrating the legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays.

Join us for a special night exploring the powerful connection between Dr. Mays and Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook and their shared legacy of education, leadership, and social change.

Here’s what’s happening:
•Reception & gathering
•Documentary screening: The Legacy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays
•Panel conversation & discussion

📍 Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
📅 November 12, 2026 5:30pm-8pm

Come for the reception, stay for the film, and join the conversation. RSVP through the link in our bio!

#dukeuniversity #dukecookcenteronsocialequity #benjaminemays #dukearts #durhamnc by @dukenaacp

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20 days ago

Three of our Executive Committee Members had the privilege and pleasure of attending last weekend’s @ncnaacp1 State Convention. This marks the first time in over 5 years that Duke University NAACP’s Chapter has attended, and we were so grateful to represent and network. From meeting Roy Cooper to networking with other chapters such as @ecunaacp, @wssunaacp, @hpunaacp, and @uncgnaacp, we had a wonderful time learning about NAACP and how best to lead our chapter. by @dukenaacp

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Thank you to @RedCross for their service and support, volunteers from both our organization and @dukewellness, and all of our donors who made this event possible. We’re so excited to start planning our February blood drive! Make sure to stay tuned for all our other events in between now and then! by @dukenaacp

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23 days ago

Stop by BC Plaza tomorrow and Wednesday to learn about our Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive! September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and recognizes the inherited blood disorder that affects ~100,000 Americans and disproportionately affects those of Black and African descent. Blood transfusions are extremely important to helping patients, and there is currently a national shortage of blood, so please consider donating. Register through the link in our bio today! by @dukenaacp

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T-7 Days Until Blood Drive = 7 Tips for Giving Blood, brought to you by us and @RedCross. It’s not too late to sign-up for our Blood Drive next Friday, 12-5pm in Wellness 144. We are looking for all blood types O-, O+, A-, B-. Head to the link in our bio now to register for regular or Power Red donations. Happy donating, Blue Devils! by @dukenaacp

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