“The entire NAACP family is deeply saddened by the earthquake that occurred in Haiti yesterday afternoon.  The thoughts and prayers of the NAACP’s 2200 units go out to the families and those affected by this tragedy,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous.  “The swift actions by the US Government and other countries show the world’s compassion for tragedies like the one that occurred in Haiti. The NAACP commends President Obama for the Administration’s rapid response to this tragedy.”

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