Compiled by Courier Staff Despite years of stays, appeals, protests and even a last minute apparent review of the case by the U.S. Supreme Court, the State of Georgia executed Troy Anthony … [Read more...]
NAACP’s Benjamin Jealous to speak at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March & Rally
This week, the NAACP announced that president and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous will speak at the National Action Network’s (NAN) The Emancipator (Abraham Lincoln) To the Liberator (Dr. Martin Luther … [Read more...]
National Urban League and NAACP heads meet with President Obama
By Marc H. Morial President and CEO of the National Urban League “It is clear that the unemployment numbers throughout the country require effective legislation and tangible action to … [Read more...]
Despite $2.2 billion from Black consumers, Toyota shows no thanks
Black Publishers and National Leaders unite behind NNPA Chairman Bakewell to hold Toyota accountable By Jasmyne A. Cannick, NNPA Nat’l Correspondent WASHINGTON D.C. – Toyota Motor Sales USA … [Read more...]
NAACP calls for emerging leaders to shape young professionals civil rights agenda at Leadership 500 Summit
(BALTIMORE, MD) – The NAACP issued a call today for all emerging leaders to join Association Chairman Roslyn M. Brock in Hollywood, Florida during Memorial Day weekend. The seventh annual Leadership … [Read more...]
Education over incarceration
By Jasmin K. Williams Special to the NNPA from the New York Amsterdam News Education over incarceration is the message of a report released by the NAACP. The nation’s oldest civil rights … [Read more...]
NNPA and NAACP vow to work closer together
By Christopher Fleming of the NAACP and Walter Smith of the NNPA Recently there was an issue between the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the NAACP. NNPA member publishers … [Read more...]
NAACP honors memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(Baltimore, MD) – The NAACP honors the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the federal holiday celebrating his life and achievements. Dr. King is considered the formative figure in the modern … [Read more...]
NAACP leader makes national news as he played role in Scott Sister’s release from prison after 16 years
By Elmetra Patterson Many across the country cheered at a news conference that was held by the president and CEO, Benjamin Todd Jealous, of the NAACP on December 29, 2010. None cheered louder … [Read more...]
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NAACP responds to Midterm Election results
(Baltimore, MD) Following the results of Tuesday’s election, the NAACP is renewing its call for civility and strengthening its resolve to move forward on addressing the major policy issues effecting … [Read more...]