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Virginia NAACP plans to take Youngkin to court over DEI office records: Virginia’s chapter of the NAACP might take Gov. Glenn Youngkin to court over an alleged ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-naacp-youngkin-foia-dei/article_815cdabc-fb44-11ee-92f0-bffb836f6362.html
Taraji P. Henson to Host Time100 Special for ABC (Exclusive): 2024 Time100 ABC special set for May 12, Taraji P. Henson to host, Michael J ...
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2024-time100-special-abc-taraji-p-henson-1235873194/
Recognizing racist past, Tampa to create reconciliation committee: More than three years after the Tampa City Council formally apologized for the city’s racist ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/recognizing-racist-past-tampa-to-create-reconciliation-committee/
CBS orders daytime drama 'The Gates' under NAACP deal: The series is the first project greenlighted under the network's partnership with the civil rights ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-04-15/the-gates-cbs-naacp-daytime
St. Petersburg NAACP endorses Rays stadium, Historic Gas Plant project: President Esther Matthews led the city’s process to vet the project for enough community ...
tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/04/10/st-petersburg-naacp-endorses-rays-stadium-historic-gas-plant-project/
NAACP Reacts to ‘Good Times’ Trailer: “Choices Were Made and Approved” (Guest Column)
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/good-times-netflix-tv-show-naacp-1235872200/
Louisville NAACP calls on JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio to resign: This call for Pollio's job comes one day after three board members requested a special ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2024/04/10/louisville-naacp-calls-on-jcps-superintendent-marty-pollio-to-resign/73278264007/
Commentary: NAACP boycott threat could hurt Florida students: NAACP's call for black student athletes to boycott state universities won't fix problems ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/09/commentary-naacp-boycott-threat-could-hurt-florida-students/
NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
apnews.com/article/naacp-florida-student-athletes-dei-ron-desantis-58e04af22037a70f657ef9775398483d
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
NAACP calls for federal probe into police shooting of unarmed Black man in Pittsburgh
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4545122-naacp-calls-for-federal-probe-into-police-shooting-of-unarmed-black-man-in-pittsburgh/
William Stanford Davis and Ayo Edebiri win Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series at the NAACP Image Awards.
CBS is developing the first Black daytime soap in 35 years: CBS is teaming up with the NAACP to develop 'The Gates,' the first Black daytime soap in 35 years.
ew.com/cbs-the-gates-first-black-soap-in-35-years-8605643
Black leaders, DNC blast Trump for ‘racist’ comments: Black leaders are condemning former President Trump’s recent comments about Black voters as “racist ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4486998-black-leaders-dnc-blast-trump-for-racist-comments/
Quick Glance: Trump's Black Voter Connection Through Indictments Sparks Backlash
- Nikki Haley criticized Trump's suggestion that Black voters relate to his indictments, drawing widespread disapproval.
- Haley labeled Trump's comments as a 'huge warning sign' and emphasized the need to end drama and bad sound bites.
- Criticism of Trump's remarks came from various opponents, including Joe Biden and other Democrats.
- Trump attempted to appeal to Black voters by equating his indictments to the discrimination faced by Black Americans.
CBS Studios NAACP Venture To Develop New Daytime Drama For CBS Called ‘The Gates’
deadline.com/2024/03/cbs-studios-naacp-venture-developing-new-daytime-drama-cbs-the-gates-1235847660/
Quick Glance: CBS & NAACP Announce Soap Opera The Gates
- CBS Studios, NAACP, and P&G Studios collaborate for a new soap opera.
- The Gates will focus on a wealthy black family in an upscale gated community.
- The series promises multi-dimensional characters and authentic representation of Black culture.
- The Gates marks the first new daytime drama on CBS since 1987.
Minnesota faces complaint over alleged unfair treatment of Black children and families in its child welfare system
cnn.com/2024/03/07/us/minnesota-hhs-complaint-black-welfare-system-reaj/
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Federal Reserve regulatory proposal criticized by banks, NAACP will be revised by end of year
pbs.org/newshour/economy/federal-reserve-regulatory-proposal-criticized-by-banks-naacp-will-be-revised-by-end-of-year
#DanielleBrooks jokes that she left her ring at home because #Usher is in the building on the carpet at the #NAACPageAwards
Defamation suits between Anne Arundel NAACP leaders dismissed; issue to be handled internally
capitalgazette.com/2024/04/03/aaco-naacp-defamation-lawsuit-dismissed/
Rachel Dolezal Was Reportedly Working at Elementary School: The woman who resigned from the NAACP in 2015 after misrepresenting herself as Black has reportedly ...
thecut.com/article/rachel-dolezal-was-reportedly-working-at-elementary-school.html
Quick Glance: Rachel Dolezal Fired Over OnlyFans Account
- Fired from school district job for having OnlyFans presence
- Account with adult content hints and identifying information
- Violation of school's social media and ethics policies
- Self-identified as Black with White heritage, sparking identity debates
NC Senate leader pressures small town on behalf of a supporter | Opinion: Why is NC Senate leader Phil Berger leaning on a small town?
charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article287226390.html
Race Pretender Rachel Dolezal Breaks Silence After Being Canned for OnlyFans Account
thedailybeast.com/race-pretender-rachel-dolezal-breaks-silence-after-being-canned-for-onlyfans-account
Paid articlePaid Fox 45 reporter to be honored by Randallstown NAACP for Baltimore schools coverage
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/28/fox-45-reporter-to-be-honored-by-randallstown-naacp-for-baltimore-schools-coverage/
Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon tackles use of slur in 'Stagolee': The play at Main Street Theatre explores who can use the slur and who can't through the ...
houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/theater/article/stagolee-main-street-theatre-19367634.php
Federal judge gives victory to Chief Justice John Weimer in dispute with attorney general
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/chief-justice-john-weimer-wins-dispute-with-attorney-general/article_85821427-cd6f-57e0-bf10-02e5285147d8.html
NAACP intervenes for Black Colfax resident who says property has been blocked with trees, traps
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article281300998.html
#Insecure and #DiarraFromDetroit star DomiNque Perry tells THR what it means for the culture as New Edition is inducted into the #NAACP Hall of Fame at the #NAACPImageAwards
NC Court of Appeals rules on NAACP challenge to Confederate monument in Alamance: The NC NAACP lost its case in appeals court to relocate the rebel soldier ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article286861880.html
Editorial: Compromise in ‘Don’t say gay’ suit is a step forward: Both sides declared victory after a settlement over Florida's 'Don't Say ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/dont-say-gay-compromise/
Quinta Brunson asks audience for help finding earrings at NAACP Awards: Quinta Brunson turned to the star-studded audience for help after losing her earrings at ...
ew.com/quinta-brunson-loses-earrings-naacp-awards-8610750
Damson Idris Attends the NAACP Awards in Tommy Hilfiger: Damson Idris on Tommy Hilfiger, winning the NAACP Award for 'Snowfall' and the F1 movie with ...
wwd.com/eye/people/damson-idris-naacp-awards-tommy-hilfiger-1236268303/
‘Smart’ Companies Know They Can’t Succeed Without DEI, NAACP’s Karen Boykin-Towns Says
thewrap.com/naacp-karen-boykin-towns-image-awards-dei-interview/
Controversy over the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl is a made up problem
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/02/07/black-national-anthem-naacp-super-bowl-controversy/72482176007/
Quick Glance: Black History Month: 40 Films and TV Shows
- Black History Month chronicles the path of Black people from enslavement, the ongoing struggle for equity, and celebrates their civic and cultural contributions.
- February is an opportunity to watch documentaries about activists and discover films by Black creatives.
- Explore the diversity of films and series featuring Black actors and stories to experience the culture.
- Stream the best titles on platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video to curate your watchlist.
They marched 200 days in Milwaukee for fair housing and civil rights. Now, they're getting new recognition.
jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/03/04/new-historical-markers-remember-milwaukee-marches-for-fair-housing/72632266007/
Oregon TV station KGW issues an apology after showing a racist image during broadcast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/17/oregon-tv-station-racist-image-apology/72642272007/
Historical marker honoring lynching victims stolen from Lithonia park: The son of Lithonia city council member Darold Honore Jr. strolls through William A ...
ajc.com/news/crime/historical-marker-honoring-lynching-victims-stolen-from-lithonia-park/4KFAIJMZ2REPDHFY7VDSE7J3QA/
The 115-Year-Old NAACP Has Gained New Relevance by Acting Like a Brand: CMO Aba Blankson on management, marketing—and the state of corporate diversity.
adweek.com/brand-marketing/naacp-115-years-brand-tactics/
Black History Month people to celebrate: Charlotte Mathews-Nelson: The NAACP has been the foundation of Charlotte Mathews-Nelson's activism since she moved to ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/26/metro/naacp-leaders-charlotte-mathews-leon-nelson/
Gold House Celebrates Inaugural Oscars One House Toast: Gold House Celebrates its inaugural Oscars One House Toast
variety.com/2024/awards/news/gold-house-oscars-one-house-toast-1235919369/
Gerth: White Kentucky lawmaker says NAACP gathering ‘wasn’t a good faith meeting’
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/gerth/2024/02/19/white-kentucky-lawmaker-naacp-gathering-wasnt-a-good-faith-meeting/72595483007/
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The Untold Story of Harlem's 'Whiskey Rebellion,' the Civil Rights Campaign for Black Liquor Salesmen
vice.com/en/article/9kznep/harlem-whiskey-rebellion
Local elders: Many in SC have dedicated their lives to racial justice: South Carolina has produced a long line of freedom fighters eager to democratize America ...
postandcourier.com/black-history/civil-rights-leaders-south-carolina-freedom-struggle/article_5624ecfc-bfaa-11ee-ac40-6bcea58879a4.html
Gerth: White Kentucky politician who opposes DEI tells NAACP: ‘My father was a slave’
courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/gerth/2024/02/13/white-kentucky-representative-against-dei-tells-naacp-her-father-was-a-slave/72511779007/
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115 years of advancement: Charlottesville area honors NAACP Founders Day: The sermon at Chapman Grove underscored the importance of Black churches in the freedom ...
dailyprogress.com/news/local/history/115-years-of-advancement-charlottesville-area-honors-naacp-founders-day/article_bb8c4a2e-ca16-11ee-af06-7b4d3e6ba70b.html
Vancouver Police Department lauds year-old body cam program, but some critics still wary
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/10/vancouver-police-department-lauds-year-old-body-cam-program-but-some-critics-still-wary/
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Cincinnati NAACP unveils bus to drive up voter turnout: The Cincinnati NAACP Mobile Civic Engagement Unit will start in April traveling to "historically ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/11/what-is-the-cincinnati-naacp-mobile-civic-engagement-unit/72528182007/
Paid articlePaid NAACP Awards - Best Picture
• Origin
• Rustin
• The Color Purple
• American Fiction
• They Cloned Tyrone
Most nominated films at the NAACP Awards:
‘The Color Purple’ - 16
‘They Cloned Tyrone’ - 9
‘Rustin’ - 8
‘Creed 3’ - 7
‘A Thousand and One’ - 7
‘American ... Show more
NAACP Awards - Best Voice-Over Performance
• Ariana DeBose, ‘Wish’
• Issa Rae, ‘Across the Spider–Verse’
• Daniel Kaluuya ... Show more
NAACP Awards - Best Actress
• Aunjanue Ellis–Taylor, ‘Origin’
• Fantasia Barrino, ‘The Color Purple’
• Halle Bailey, ‘The Little Mermaid’
• Teyana Taylor ... Show more
A learning kit misidentified civil rights leaders. Here’s who they were.: Target stopped selling the “Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Activity” after a teacher on ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/02/04/target-civil-rights-leaders/
NAACP Awards - Best Actor
• Colman Domingo, ‘Rustin’
• Denzel Washington, ‘The Equalizer 3’
• Jamie Foxx, ‘The Burial’
• Jeffrey Wright ... Show more
Target pulls Black History Month item that misidentified civil rights leaders: Target says it will stop selling a product dedicated to Civil Rights icons after a ...
richmond.com/news/nation-world/tiktok-vegas-target-store-black-history-month/article_8a8f6bbd-7902-53fd-b6a0-7d867c3a55b8.html
NAACP Awards - Best Animated Film
• Wish
• Lil’ Ruby
• Elemental
• Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
NAACP Awards - Best Director
• Antoine Fuqua, ‘The Equalizer 3’
• Ava DuVernay, ‘Origin’
• George C. Wolfe, ‘Rustin’
• Juel Taylor ... Show more
Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi's majority-Black capital
apnews.com/article/mississippi-state-run-court-federal-lawsuit-naacp-40ba6392b1de35fbaa246213ab53cc29
Quick Glance: US Judge Allows New Court in Majority-Black Mississippi Capital, Rejects NAACP Request
- A federal judge has ruled that Mississippi officials can proceed with creating a state-run court in a part of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson, despite objections from the NAACP.
- Attorneys for the civil rights organization sued on behalf of Jackson residents, arguing that the new court undermines democracy by not allowing local voters or elected officials to choose its judge or prosecutors.
- The new Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will have a judge appointed by the state Supreme Court chief justice and prosecutors appointed by the state attorney general - officials who are white and conservative.
- Under a law signed by Governor Tate Reeves in the spring, the new court will come into existence on January 1 and will have jurisdiction in a part of Jackson that includes state government buildings and some residential and shopping areas.
16 Lesser-Known Quotes From Influential Civil Rights Leaders: Inspirational messages and thoughts from leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. ...
huffpost.com/entry/powerful-quotes-civil-rights-activists_l_65a815aae4b041f1ce64699f
Appeals court hits brakes on state-run court in Mississippi’s Black-majority capital city
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4384826-appeals-court-hits-brakes-on-state-run-court-in-mississippis-black-majority-capital-city/
AMC Theatres apologizes for kicking out a civil rights leader for using his own chair
npr.org/2023/12/28/1222061038/amc-theatres-william-barber-handicap-accessibility
NAACP loses bid to block state-run court in Mississippi's Black-majority capital: A federal appeals court is allowing Mississippi to create a state-run court in ...
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Virginia NAACP calls rights restoration a 'flagship' issue in session: The NAACP also says it will oppose attempts to reduce the 45-day window for early voting.
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-naacp-calls-rights-restoration-a-flagship-issue-in-session/article_c0ec5e94-ae4d-11ee-9334-bfd7b758de3e.html
Black residents want sewer services, flooding relief in Alabama city: ‘Does it take a lifetime?’
al.com/news/2024/01/black-residents-want-sewer-services-flooding-relief-in-alabama-city-does-it-take-a-lifetime.html
NAACP calls for federal investigation into Broward jails: One of the nation's largest civil rights organizations is demanding an investigation of Broward ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/30/naacp-calls-for-federal-investigation-into-broward-jails/
NAACP files lawsuit seeking to reject North Carolina state, congressional maps: The NAACP’s North Carolina chapter, Common Cause and a group of Black voters are ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4367767-naacp-files-lawsuit-seeking-reject-north-carolina-state-congressional-maps/
NAACP Says Racist Redistricting Aims to Silence Black Voices in North Carolina: A lawsuit filed in North Carolina claims that Republicans have redrawn ...
thedailybeast.com/naacp-says-racist-redistricting-aims-to-silence-black-voices-in-north-carolina
Andra Day and Kyle Bowser, senior vice president of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau joined Adobe Fireside Chats With Changemakers in Film at Sundance to discuss how ... Show more bit.ly/3OaaXhd
Filmmaker Ava DuVerney outlines institutional racism and caste systems in her new film "Origin" | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/01/22/filmmaker-ava-duverney-outlines-institutional-racism-and-caste-systems-in-her-new-film-ori/
Illinois NAACP conference president under fire for video saying migrants are \"like savages\"
cnn.com/2023/12/13/us/illinois-naacp-backlash-migrants-reaj/
Franklin County elections board reviewing complaint about prosecutor candidate's residency
dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/county/2024/01/24/dispatch-story-leads-to-request-for-franklin-county-elections-board-to-review-candidates-residency/72324578007/
New reading campaigns aim to boost literacy across St. Louis: St. Louis Public Schools and the local NAACP recently launched literacy programs to help students ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/new-reading-campaigns-aim-to-boost-literacy-across-st-louis/article_912702a4-bae1-11ee-8920-9fccd249b322.html
2 Sacramento NAACP executive members reinstated after months-long financial probe
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article284390930.html
Black 2-year-old handcuffed as Florida day care reenacts Rosa Parks’ arrest: The NAACP says a toddler was subjected to “psychological harm” when they were ...
al.com/news/2023/12/black-2-year-old-handcuffed-as-florida-day-care-reenacts-rosa-parks-arrest.html
Sacramento NAACP probes prompt questions over county agency’s oversight of COVID meals program
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article284040538.html
Black Child, 2, Subjected to Mock Arrest in Daycare Rosa Parks Lesson: The Florida childcare facility admitted the incident happened, saying ...
thedailybeast.com/black-child-2-subjected-to-mock-arrest-in-daycare-rosa-parks-lesson
Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council continue to walk in Martin Luther King Jr.'s footsteps
jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/01/15/milwaukee-naacp-youth-council-honor-martin-luther-king-jr/72229579007/
NAACP Vancouver Branch to host Martin Luther King Jr. event for public: NAACP Vancouver Branch will host a community celebration to honor Martin Luther King Jr ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/11/naacp-vancouver-branch-to-host-martin-luther-king-jr-event-for-public/
Exclusive: How Sacramento’s NAACP branch leaders mismanaged county funds and hired themselves
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/accountability/article282837838.html
Amid executive orders and rules targeting diversity initiatives, OCU looks to bring back NAACP chapter
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/01/02/oklahoma-city-university-ocu-to-revive-naacp-chapter-ryan-walters-kevin-stitt-target-dei/71975135007/
Federal court deals blow to Voting Rights Act, barring lawsuits from private parties
pbs.org/newshour/politics/federal-court-deals-blow-to-voting-rights-act-barring-lawsuits-from-private-parties
Quick Glance: Court Decision Challenges Voting Rights Enforcement
- The legal dispute focuses on who is allowed to enforce key provisions of the landmark civil rights law.
- The judge ruled that only the head of the Justice Department can bring Section 2 lawsuits.
- The dispute could be brought before the full 8th Circuit Court and ultimately to the Supreme Court.
- The Arkansas State Conference NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel filed a Section 2 lawsuit, arguing that it dilutes the voting power of Black people.
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