National Groups to Cities: Abandon Racial Discrimination in Housing Ordinances
Photos: Twitter\YouTube The NAACP, the Civil Rights Clinic at New York University School of Law, and the Lawyers’ Committee for…
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“Fighting Shirley” Chisholm: First Black Woman Elected To Congress
Photo: YouTube Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African-American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and…
National Groups Denounce Georgia Republicans, Governor Brian Kemp, for Passage of Racist Voter Suppression Bill
Photos: Twitter Georgia Republicans, and Governor Brian Kemp have just passed a blatantly racist law meant to suppress the votes…
NAACP Demands Meeting with NFL to Discuss Corrupt Fox Partnership
Photo: YouTube Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, released the following statement regarding the ongoing exploitation of the…
Ida B. Wells-Barnett: Journalist, Educator, Civil Rights Leader
Photo: YouTube Activist and writer Ida B. Wells-Barnett first became prominent in the 1890s because she brought international attention to…
NAACP Files Federal Lawsuit Accusing Trump and Giuliani of Inciting U.S. Capitol Riot
Photo: YouTube Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson, with the assistance of the NAACP, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing Donald J….
Wyoming Gets its First Black Sheriff After Shooting, Unrest
Photo: YouTube Wyoming has just appointed Aaron Appelhans, 39, as its first Black sheriff. As a student at the Wyoming…
NAACP Applauds Decision To Address Racism With Susan Rice Appointment
Photo: Wikimedia Commons Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the…
Georgia Runoffs: Rapper Common Voices Get Out the Vote Ad
Photos: YouTube The NAACP released a new ad featuring award-winning actor, rapper, and writer Common that will run in Georgia…
COVID-19: Health Coalition Sends CBC Letter Regarding Dietary Issues and Risks Facing Blacks, Minorities
Photo: YouTube The Food 4 Health (F4H) Alliance sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) highlighting a recent…