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Former Civil Rights Activist Bob Woodson Warns of Removal of MLK Statues
Woodson said he hopes that white people will push back against efforts by today's civil rights activists and the NAACP.
White Lives Matter Counter-Protest Disavowed by Orange County NAACP
The Orange County chapter of the NAACP released a statement Saturday clarifying that it is not involved in the upcoming counter-protest in Huntington Beach, California.
NAACP Urges NFL to Rethink Fox Contract Over Network's 'Bigotry and Racism'
The NAACP's CEO said the network's personalities "routinely attack Black Lives Matter and downplay the existence of systemic racism and police brutality."
Biden Must End Federal Death Penalty, Uphold Campaign Promise—Rights Groups
Death penalty disproportionately affects the African-American community and those suffering from mental illnesses, or a history of childhood abuse, figures show.
Georgia NAACP President Resigns From State's Election Task Force
The Reverend James Woodall accused the GOP secretary of state of attempting to disenfranchise thousands of eligible voters throughout Georgia.
NAACP Sues Trump, GOP Over Alleged Disenfranchisement of Black Voters
The civil rights organization accused the Trump campaign and Republican National Convention of violating the Ku Klux Klan Act in their election lawsuits.
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Biden to Pick a Black Attorney General Nominee
Several prominent civil rights leaders are urging President-elect Joe Biden to nominate a Black person to be his attorney general, citing pressing issues like voting rights, police violence and prison concerns that disproportionately have affected the Black community.
5 Other Contributions Rosa Parks Made to Civil Rights Movement
Despite being best known for refusing to give up her seat on an Alabama bus, Rosa Parks made numerous contributions to the Civil Rights movement and other political causes throughout her life.
Trump 'Seeking to Disenfranchise Black Voters' With Election Fraud: Lawsuit
A new suit alleged that the Trump campaign sought to disenfranchise Black voters by pressuring local officials not to certify election results in Detroit.
Portland Protests Will Continue for Years Unless Changes Are Made: NAACP
Portland's NAACP president Rev. E.D. Mondainé said protests in the Oregon city would continue until "unapologetic and deliberate actions" are taken to begin to "root out systemic racism."
'No Such Thing as Blue Lives': Pastor Rips Police, Race Comparisons
"There's no such thing as BLUE LIVES. Stop comparing your JOB with my LIFE. Your CAREER is a choice, my BLACKNESS isn't," said Bishop Talbert Swan, president of a local NAACP chapter in Massachusetts.
The NAACP Needs to Fix Its Farrakhan and Anti-Semitism Problem
The refusal to break ties with a chapter led by a Nation of Islam supporter has put the venerable civil rights organization's allies in a dificult position.
Georgia Police Under Investigation for Shooting at Kids Running Home to Dad
One of the children was 9 years old.
NAACP Accuses Betsy DeVos of Reallocating CARES Funding to Private Schools
The lawsuit says the education secretary diverted $13.2 billion in coronavirus funds from economically disadvantaged public schools to K-12 private schools.
After Failing Civil Rights Audit, Facebook Continued to Run Racist Ad
"White people make up just 8% of the world's population, so if you flood all-white majority countries with nonwhites you eliminate white children forever," the racist Facebook ad said.
White Woman Confronts Black Cops at Protest, Says They're Part of Problem
An estimated 15.5 percent of U.S. law enforcement officers are Black, but Black Americans are still six times more likely than white Americans to end up in prison.
Joe Biden Wants to See Studies About Feasibility of Slavery Reparations
"If, in fact, there are ways to get direct payments for reparations, I want to see it," Joe Biden said Thursday
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Donate $200,000 to the NAACP
"We want to use our privilege and platform to be an ally," the couple said in a statement.
Over 200,000 People Demand D.A. in Ahmaud Arbery Case Resign
"We are confident that any investigation will ultimately show that our office acted appropriately under the circumstance," Glynn County District Attorney Jackie Johnson said.
Crowd Demands Resignation of District Attorneys in Ahmaud Arbery Killing
Protestors demand the resignation of two district attorneys, Jackie Johnson and George Barnhill, after they recused themselves from the Ahmaud Arbery investigation.
Olive Garden Boss Fired After Alleged Customer Racism Incident
A customer at the restaurant in Evansville, Indiana, asked to be served by a white staff member in an alleged racist incident that Olive Garden is investigating.
Trump's Latest Judge Nominee Boasted About Violating Privacy Laws: Report
The White House lawyer provided Betsy DeVos with legal justification for ignoring a 2018 court order, prompting a judge to hold the Education Secretary in contempt of court last month.
Sexual Misconduct Claims Force NAACP to Postpone North Carolina Elections
NAACP leaders postponed the North Carolina chapter elections after candidate Curtis Gatewood was accused of sexual misconduct.
American Airlines Apologizes to Woman That Attendant Told to Cover Up
Dr. Tisha Rowe was flying to Miami with her 8-year-old son when she was told her outfit was inappropriate.
Video Shows Police Officer Threatening Black Students
Parents have demanded the officer apologize for shouting at their children as they waited to attend an after-school club.
NAACP: Firing Parkland Superintendent Would Be Racist
Several family members of victims killed in the Valentine's Day massacre criticized the NAACP for bringing race into the conversation.
Maxine Waters Meets CBS in Push for Black Reporters
The network was criticized after it unveiled its election team.
NAACP Calls for Facebook and Instagram Boycott
"NAACP has returned a monetary donation we recently received from Facebook, and we are calling on supporters to log out of Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday, December 18."
Confederate Flag Placed on Mississippi Activist Grave
"As I laid the rebel flag down across Vernon's grave, I told my grandson what it represents—our hope that racism and hatred would die."
Police: Local NAACP President Threatened With Lynching
"We all should be concerned of any act of hate because it affects all of us."