NAACP holds centennial convention in New York
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell (L) and Vernon Jordan, center, listen as Jesse Jackson speaks during the NAACP's centennial convention held on July 15, 2009 in New York City. The NAACP has been holding a week-long gathering which features numerous speakers and workshops. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
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