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The recent vile, racist tirade of comedian Michael Richards in a Los Angeles night club and anti-Semitic raves by actor/producer/director Mel Gibson earlier this year point to a pervasive trend in American culture, says the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "Race and racism are complex, emotional issues in America — ones Read More… Comedian's Comments are Indicative of Deeper Racism in America The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People condemns recent events on university campuses that have exposed the problem of continuing racism at higher learning institutions across the country. Students at Texas A&M University, University of Texas at Austin, and John Hopkins University have recently participated in behavior that is degrading and offensive Read More… NAACP Condemns Recent Acts of Racism on Collegiate Campuses The officers and membership of the NAACP join with those across the globe and in the broadcast community to mourn the passing of a legendary television news figure. Ed Bradley, known for his long-time work as a correspondent on CBS's news magazine 60 Minutes, died today in a New York hospital, the result of Read More… NAACP Salutes, Mourns Award-winning Journalist Ed Bradley Despite passage of Michigan's Proposal 2, NAACP leaders stand resolute with their partners to battle against anti-affirmative legislation, wherever it arises. Michigan's Proposal 2, approved by that state's voters yesterday, will lead to the dismantling of affirmative action in education, employment and other state level programs, the Association asserts. "It goes without saying that Read More… Diversity, Progress will Suffer with Passage of Michigan Anti-Affirmative Action Proposal By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League "I guess I was lucky or I came along at the right time, because I didn't see overt racial discrimination directed against me. I think that I was thrown into the soup, and someone said, 'Negro, sink or swim.' And I learned how to Read More… Ed Bradley: A Gentleman and Journalist By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League In light of the recent elections, the U.S. Congress appears poised to look more and more like America Enviroshop is maintained by dedicated NetSys Interactive Inc. owners & employees who generously contribute their time to maintenance & editing, web design, custom programming, & website hosting for Enviroshop. By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League There is no doubt that the 2006 midterm elections have set the stage for some historic developments for women and minorities in the political arena. The Democratic Party's success this past Election Day has paved the way for a number of firsts. With the Read More… Is the United States Really Ready to Elect a President Who Isn't White and Male? By: Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League Over the past decade or so, the number of African Americans pursuing higher education has hit new heights, according to a new report by the Washington, D.C.-based American Council on Education. From 1993 to 2003, black enrollment at the nation's colleges and universities surged The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument on November 29th in a historic case over the power of the federal government to limit global warming pollution under the Clean Air Act. The Bush Administration opposes the legal position of 18 states, leading climate scientists, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a bipartisan group of former Read More… Historic Global Warming Case Goes to Supreme Court By Reannon Peterson If you just enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner with a turkey at the center of your table, then you've never been to the Butterball slaughterhouse in Ozark, Ark. Undercover investigators from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals worked there from April to July of this year. What they found isn't much Read More… Rethinking Christmas Dinner |
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