NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized the Navy on August 23, 2026, following reports that the service was considering renaming the USS Doris Miller, an aircraft carrier named after a Black World War II hero. Johnson expressed his concerns in a social media post regarding the discussions that included the possibility of replacing the name with that of former President Donald Trump.
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NAACP Responds to Navy's Reported Discussions on Aircraft Carrier Name Change
The NAACP has voiced criticism over the Navy's reported discussions to rename the USS Doris Miller, an aircraft carrier named after a Black WWII hero. NAACP President Derrick Johnson highlighted these concerns in a social media post, noting the potential replacement with former President Trump's name.
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NAACP slams Navy’s reported talks to swap war hero’s name on carrier with Trump’s
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NAACP Responds to Navy's Reported Discussions on Aircraft Carrier Name Change