Continued Unemployment Demands Change
By: Marc Morial President and CEO National Urban League Some very important news about America may have been drowned out[…]
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McCain Picks Little-Known, Anti-Gay Governor As VP
presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Senator John McCain announced he has chosen first term Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his choice[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Statement On Selection Of Senator Joe Biden As Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, hailed the presumptive Democratic nominee,[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese Statement On The Passing Of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese issued a statement on the sudden death of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH). "On[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Foundation Guide Advises Employers On Benefits For Same-Sex Spouses
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights group, has released a guide[…]
Read moreHuman Rights Campaign Statement On ‘Trans-Panic’ Defense In Murder Of Angie Zapata
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, has issued a statement on[…]
Read moreNAACP Honors Life & Service Of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones
The NAACP extends sincerest sympathy to the family of Ohio U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones and seeks to recognize her[…]
Read moreNAACPLeaders Mark 100th Anniversary Of Springfield Race Riot
On August 18th, the NAACP hosted activities marking the 100th anniversary of the Springfield race riot in Illinois–considered one of[…]
Read moreAs New Storms Rise, NAACP Calls For Continued Focus & Support For Those Still Rebuilding Lives Three Years After Katrina
8-29-08: As Tropical Storm Gustav cuts a swath of death and destruction across the eastern Caribbean and emergency planners prepare[…]
Read moreWe Are Making History
By: Marc MorialPresident and CEONational Urban League The 2008 National Urban League annual conference is now history. But, as our[…]
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