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The NAACP is deeply disappointed in the decision by a Georgia federal district judge who ruled that death row inmate Troy Anthony Davis did not prove his innocence in an evidentiary hearing held earlier this summer. The United States Supreme Court in August 2009, ordered a federal judge in Georgia to grant Davis an Read More… NAACP Deeply Disappointed in Ruling in the Evidentiary Hearing of Troy Davis  Leave a comment  161, 2010, Issues 160 - 169, NAACP, Sep 2010, Social & Civil Issues  admitted in court to lying, another man as the one who killed the officer, death row inmate, evidentiary hearing, execution of an innocent man, Georgia, no physical evidence, Officer MacPhail, police coercion during questioning, put an innocent man to death, Savannah, seven of the nine witnesses who testified against Davis have recanted or contradicted their original testimony, travesty of justice, Troy Anthony Davis, United States Supreme Court, weapon used in the crime was never found, witnesses who had recanted or contradicted their original statements NAACP Demands New Trial & Applauds Dissenting Opinion of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice in CaseThe North Carolina and Georgia State Conferences of the NAACP, joined by the National NAACP, will hold a press conference Tuesday, August 24 on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol (Washington Street side) at 11:30 AM to address the wrongful conviction of Mr. John McNeil by the Georgia system of ‘justice.’ The two Read More… NAACP Demands New Trial & Applauds Dissenting Opinion of Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice in Case The NAACP mourns the passing of Vernon Baker, former United States military officer and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Mr. Baker passed on July 13 at the age of 90 at his home in St. Maries, Idaho. A military hero, Baker was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on April Read More… Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Vernon Baker Dies NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous issued the following statement today after a careful investigation into the presentation of former USDA Official Shirley Sherrod. “The NAACP has a zero tolerance policy against racial discrimination, whether practiced by blacks, whites, or any other group. The NAACP also has long championed and embraced transformation by Read More… NAACP Statement on the Resignation of Shirley Sherrod NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous issued the following statement today after learning that the National Federation of Tea Parties had expelled both Mark Williams and the Tea Party Express. “Williams’ recent letter, in which he reiterated a litany of offensive racist stereotypes against African Americans and called Abraham Lincoln a “racist” because Read More… The NAACP Commends the National Federation of Tea Parties for Expelling the Tea Party Express NATION’S OLDEST AND LARGEST CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS ASK TEA PARTY TO REPUDIATE RACIST FACTIONS July 13, 2010 – Over 2,000 NAACP delegates today unanimously passed a resolution—as amended—called “The Tea Party Movement,” asking for the repudiation of racist Tea Party leaders. The resolution condemns the bigoted elements within the Tea Party and asks Read More… NAACP Delegates Unanimously Pass Tea Party Amendment The NAACP opposes the jury’s verdict of involuntary manslaughter regarding the 2009 New Year’s Eve shooting of a 22 year old young man by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police officer in Oakland, CA. While standing at a metro/BART stop on New Years’ Eve 2009, 22-year old Oscar Grant was mercilessly shot in the Read More… NAACP Denounces Verdict of Oscar Grant Case The NAACP mourns the passing of William L. “Bill” Taylor, civil rights attorney, professor and former council to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. Taylor passed away on June 28 at the age of 78. “William Taylor embraced his status as a staunch advocate for educational equity throughout his storied legal career,” said Read More… NAACP Remembers the Legacy of Legendary Civil Rights Attorney William Taylor Longest Serving Member of Congress Became a Champion for Civil Rights and Liberties The NAACP is saddened by the passing of United States Senator Robert Byrd. Byrd, the longest serving member of congress was first elected to the U.S. House from in 1952 and was elected Senator in 1958. Byrd passed away this Read More… NAACP Mourns the Passing of U.S. Senator Robert Byrd After 19 years, death row inmate Troy Davis finally had the opportunity to air his defense in a court of law on Wednesday, June 23rd. The hearing was the culmination of a campaign by the NAACP, Amnesty International and others who brought up evidence that Davis did not receive a fair trial in 1991. Read More… Troy Davis Gets His Day in Court |
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