Senator Edward M. Kennedy: Friend, Ally And Civil Rights Champion
The NAACP family is saddened by the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. "Senator Kennedy was a courageous leader for[…]
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Troy Davis New Evidentiary Hearing
The NAACP applauds the United States Supreme Court for ordering a federal judge in Georgia today to grant death row[…]
Read moreNAACP Mourns The Passing Of Margaret Bush Wilson
The NAACP family is saddened by the passing of Margaret Bush Wilson, an activist and lawyer who was the first[…]
Read moreNAACP Mourns The Passing Of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
The NAACP issued the following statement on the death of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of former President John F. Kennedy,[…]
Read moreNorth Carolina Legislature Passes Historic Racial Justice Act
On August 7th, The NAACP announced the North Carolina State Legislature passed the North Carolina Racial Justice Act. This Act,[…]
Read moreNAACP Congratulates Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
The NAACP issued the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court Justice. "The[…]
Read moreNAACP Condemns Bonner & Associates For Fraudulent And Deceptive Tactics Crafted To Mislead Congress
The NAACP issued the following statement regarding forged letters fraudulently sent on behalf of the NAACP to Congressman Tom Perriello[…]
Read moreWildlife Groups Seek Halt To Polar Bear Trade
Humane Society International, International Fund for Animal Welfare and Defenders of Wildlife have urged the United States to lead the[…]
Read moreThe Humane Society Of The United States Applauds U.S. Agencies For Removing Elephants From Dire Conditions
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to[…]
Read moreConservation Groups Challenge Wolf Hunting
Conservation groups have asked a federal district court to block fall wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana. The request came[…]
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