WASHINGTON, DC – On Sat., Oct. 2 people from all 50 states traveled to the nation’s capital for the hugely successful One Nation Working Together rally. An estimated 175,000 citizens representing … [Read more...]
One Nation Rally embarks on the Lincoln Memorial
On Sat. Oct. 2, 2010, hundreds of thousands of people from across America will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate a re-commitment to change. The One Nation March will … [Read more...]
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Why we are marching on October 2
The past two years have been marked by major progress despite massive challenges, and a worrying resurgence of far-right activity, urging massive resistance to our momentum. We must keep pushing … [Read more...]
USDA Official forced to resign
NAACP says resignation should be reconsidered USDA Official, Shirley Sherrod was forced to resign this week over a edited tape that was made public and gave a false impression that she had been … [Read more...]
National Urban League turns up the heat at Centennial Conference July 28-31
New York, NY -- Some of the brightest stars in entertainment, politics, business and academia will participate in the National Urban League’s Centennial Conference from July 28 through 31 at the … [Read more...]
NAACP Delegates unanimously pass Tea Party Amendment
NAACP celebrates 101 years with convention in Kansas City (KANSAS CITY, MO) – Over 2,000 NAACP delegates this week unanimously passed a resolution—as amended— called “The Tea Party Movement,” asking … [Read more...]
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NAACP endorses Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan
The NAACP, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, unanimously endorsed Elena Kagan, President Barak Obama’s choice for the Supreme Court, today at their quarterly board … [Read more...]
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Benjamin Todd Jealous President and CEO NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King was a moral giant and cherished hero of the world - a tireless champion of the poor and oppressed against the powerful. … [Read more...]