Civil Rights Leaders to Senate: Reject Bigoted Pentagon Nominee Tata
Major General Paul D. Eaton: “His very presence would make him a pariah overseas...This is not a guy we want in this position. He is a hot mess.”…
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House Passes Bill to Study Racial Disparities facing Black Men, Boys
Rep. Wilson: "The commission will review police brutality, gun violence, fatherhood, recruiting and training black male teachers, and even sneakers, which play an important role in the lives…
First National Black Voter Day to be recognized on September 18
BET: Scott Mills: “With 100 days until Election Day—it is critical for BET to utilize all of our resources and partnerships to drive Black civic engagement across the…
Housing Groups Condemn Trump’s Effort to Gut Fair Housing
Diane Yentel: “Secretary Carson has worked to undermine fair housing since the day he stepped into the HUD building, so this action is not surprising." Photo: YouTube HUD…
Black Theatre United Will Host “Our Voices” Virtual Town Hall
Davis will host the town hall with Leader Stacey Abrams, Founder of Fair Fight and Fair Count and Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean, Vice President of Fair Count, in…
NAACP Announces Virtual March to Address Police Violence, Voter Mobilization
Derrick Johnson: “Our 2020 Virtual March on Washington is about asking everyone — from protesters in the streets to elected officials at all levels of government — to…
Harlem Business Alliance Urges Businesses to Apply for $10,000 Grant
BeyGOOD has partnered with the NAACP to administer $10,000 grants to Black-owned small businesses. Photo: NAACP The Harlem Business Alliance is urging Black businesses to apply for business…
House Democrats to Republican Senate: Pass George Floyd Policing Act!
Rep. Meeks: “Changing the culture of law enforcement requires both transparency and accountability of officers." Photo: YouTube House Democrats are calling on the Mitch McConnell Senate to pass…
Beyoncé and NAACP Partnering to Help Black Businesses
Daily Mail: "The fund - providing grants in the amount of $10,000 - 'will be offered to Black-owned small businesses in select cities to help sustain businesses during…
NAACP: Zuckerberg Isn’t Addressing White Supremacy on Facebook
NAACP: "Mark Zuckerberg, you aren’t breaking things, you are breaking people. With a stroke of a pen, you could make Facebook better for your users, your advertisers, and…