The 88th Annual NAACP convention, ironically held in the place of the Johnny Gammage mistrials, was a moderate success despite fears and concerns to the contrary. President Bill Clinton took center stage and spoke to a packed audience of journalists, NAACP members, and invited guests at downtown's David Lawrence Center, where the convention was held. Regardless, protests were abound, albeit in small numbers, outside the building during the event.

NAACP President & CEO Kweisi Mfume placed particular emphasis on economic development and the lack of access to credit and capital in minority communities. In response, the NAACP has developed the Economic Reciprocity Initiative which seeks to create a circular flow of income between the corporate community and African Americans. The NAACP is distributing a consumer choice guide and a report card which grades the hotel and lodging industry on its record on employment, contracting, philanthropy, advertising and marketing in relationship to African Americans.

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