End Of The Year Message From HRC President Joe Solmonese
The air was misty and cold on November 7, 2006. Deep into the night and into Wednesday morning, we watched[…]
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Human Rights Campaign Rolls Out Mobile-Accessible Buying For Equality Guide
Late last month, The Human Rights Campaign launched a mobile version of its "Buying for Equality" guide – giving millions[…]
Read moreCivil Rights & Advocacy Groups Call For Mortgage Industry Reform, Foreclosure Relief For Millions
The nation's largest civil rights organizations in conjunction with multiple community-based and consumer advocacy groups demand that millions of Americans[…]
Read moreNAACP State Conference President Calls For Thorough Investigation Of Florida's Juvenile Justice System In Wake Of 'Boot Camp' Abuse
NAACP National Board of Directors member and Florida State Conference President Adora Obi Nweze was joined by a state assemblywoman[…]
Read moreDarfur Activists Applaud Senate Passage Of Divestment Legislation
In a bipartisan show of force, the Senate unanimously passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act which would authorize state[…]
Read moreNAACP Victory–Murder Charges Ropped In James Johnson Case
Much diligent work by the NAACP North Carolina State Conference continues to produce significant results. Prosecutors announced yesterday that James[…]
Read moreHurricane Recovery Legislation Would Give Katrina Survivors Permanent Shelter, Peace Of Mind
By: Marc H. MorialPresident and CEONational Urban League FEMA trailer parks seem to be providing the backdrop for growing mental[…]
Read moreBlack Pessimism Of Future Means Economic Empowerment Is More Important Than Ever
By: Marc H. MorialPresident and CEONational Urban League I have said it before and I will say it again: Economic[…]
Read morePrice Of Democracy: U.S. House Passes
By: Marc H. MorialPresident and CEONational Urban League Just recently, the U.S. House of Representatives seemed to be riding to[…]
Read moreBank Of America, Sodexho And Magic Johnson Help National Urban League Raise A Record $2 Million At Equal Opportunity Awards Event
Basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson, CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, will present former Minnesota Viking Cris Carter and[…]
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