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...]
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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Remarks by the First Lady to The NAACP National 101 Convention
MRS. OBAMA: Wow. Oh, my goodness. Thank you all. Thank you so, so much. Everyone, please, please, please take your seats. Thank you so much. It is such a pleasure and it is an honor to be here … [Read more...]
Rally to support students in face of layoffs
Teachers and parents held a rally Monday afternoon in support of the hundreds of Milwaukee Public School teachers who are losing their jobs. Organizers want emergency federal funding to keep more … [Read more...]
NAACP seeks investigation
Officials agree to reopen By Milwaukee NAACP office The Milwaukee NAACP called upon law enforcement officials to reopen the investigation into the incident in West Allis, Wisconsin, where … [Read more...]
NAACP joins challenge to Arizona Profiling Law
The NAACP in coalition with other civil rights groups filed a class action lawsuit this week challenging Arizona’s new law requiring police to demand “papers” from people they stop who they suspect … [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...]
A tribute biography of Lena Horne
By Brandon Wallace Editor’s note: Lena Horne died on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010 at the age of 92 years old. This is a tribute biography that gives a brief chronicle of her fascinating life. She … [Read more...]
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