Naacp Convention; the Call Goes Out: Do More; Group's Members Reminded of Their Role Within the Conscience of a Nation'

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Harkening back to the NAACP's historic mission of fighting for equal rights and social justice, a top official called upon the association's members to be vigilant in maintaining the group's identity as the "conscience of a nation."

"There comes a time in each of our NAACP lives when writing resolutions and policy statements ain't enough; there comes a time when educational retreats at Harvard University ain't enough. There comes a time when marching ain't enough; lobbying ain't enough," said Roslyn M. Brock, who gave a fiery keynote address Monday during the organization's opening plenary session at the Midwest Airlines Center.

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Naacp Convention; the Call Goes Out: Do More; Group's Members Reminded of Their Role Within the Conscience of a Nation'

Brock, who as the organization's vice chairman and chairman of its convention planning committee, said in 2005, "social justice battles have evolved from the picket lines and demonstratio...

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