Rosita Johnson

Retired Philadelphia public school teacher Rosita Johnson has devoted her time and energy in organizing material assistance to South African students and teachers before and after the defeat of apartheid.

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African Americans have a stake in immigrant rights
April 21, 2006 By Rosita Johnson

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Racism and unity
March 18, 2005 By Rosita Johnson

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Democracy is a principle of our faith
October 8, 2004 By Rosita Johnson

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Voting, civil rights top NAACP agenda
July 23, 2004 By Rosita Johnson And Debbie A. Bell
PHILADELPHIA – The NAACP 95th Convention, held here July 10–15, had the theme “The Race Is On.” Two currents flowed throughout every convention session: voting and defending civil rights gains.
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Race is on to oust Bush, say 8,000 NAACP delegates
July 16, 2004 By Rosita Johnson And Debbie A. Bell
PHILADELPHIA – “The race is on, and the consequences of loss” in the 2004 elections “are almost too dire to bear,” Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP, told the organization’s 95th annual convention held here July...
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Illinois seniors rally for prescription drug relief
May 16, 2003 By Rosita Johnson
SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of senior citizens from every corner of Illinois converged on the State Capitol in Springfield on April 30 to demand passage of the Senior Citizens Drug Discount Plan. Wearing their Illinois Alliance for...
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Citizen Action delegates call for health care
January 9, 2003 By Rosita Johnson
PEORIA, Ill. – “Stand Up! Keep Fighting!” was the theme of Illinois Citizen Action Convention here, Dec. 7.
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Green campaign for Pa. governor led the way on issues
November 14, 2002 By Rosita Johnson

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