Legendary Historian Howard Zinn Dies At 87
The NAACP is saddened by the passing of Howard Zinn, a historian and professor who was deeply rooted in the[…]
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NAACP President And CEO Remarks On Haiti Earthquake
"The entire NAACP family is deeply saddened by the earthquake that occurred in Haiti yesterday afternoon. The thoughts and prayers[…]
Read moreNAACP Supported Legislation To Provide Much Needed Protection To Consumers Against Predatory Lending And Prevent Deceptive Practices Passes House Of Representatives
The NAACP applauds the US House of Representatives for passing sweeping financial reform, including the creation of the Consumer Financial[…]
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On Monday, December 7th, Senators Debbie Stabenow, Jeff Merkley and Mark Begich held a press conference on Capitol Hill to[…]
Read moreNAACP National Board Member Is Appointed To Obama Administration As Senior Advisor In The Department Of Education
On November 17th, Lenny Springs joined Financial Student Aid (FSA) as Senior Advisor to the Chief Operating Officer for Traditionally[…]
Read moreNAACP, National Urban League And Black Leadership Forum Commend Congress For Passage Of Health Care Reform Bill
The NAACP, National Urban League and The Black Leadership Forum commend Congress for passing a bill that will reform the[…]
Read moreAcclaimed Director, Writer And Actor Tyler Perry Donates One Million Dollars To NAACP
The NAACP, the country's oldest and largest civil rights organization, announced that acclaimed film director Tyler Perry has donated one[…]
Read moreNAACP Applauds U.S. Senate Passage Of The Matthew Shepard And James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
The NAACP applauds the United States Senate for passing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.[…]
Read moreDepartment Of Justice To Investigate North Carolina Shooting Of Three African American Children At NAACP Request
The NAACP requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate the Caswell County, North Carolina shooting by a 52-year-old white[…]
Read moreNAACP Reacts To Killing Of SC Student With Disablities
NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous statement on killing of South Carolina student with disabilities The tragic situation that[…]
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