JACKSON, Miss. — Despite objections from the NAACP, a federal judge reportedly ruled on Sunday that officials in Mississippi can…
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Democratic Rep. Clyburn’s Role in Redrawn Congressional Maps Becomes Key in Supreme Court Redistricting Case
This story was originally published by Propublica. By Marilyn W. Thompson, Propublica Democratic Rep. James Clyburn’s role in South Carolina’s…
Hundreds compete for scholarships at 114th annual NAACP National Convention in Boston
BOSTON — Hundreds of students showed off their skills as they vied for the opportunity to secure college scholarships at…
NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida over ‘hostile’ policies
If you’re thinking about heading to Florida to relax this Summer, you may want to think again. The NAACP issued…
NAACP warns debt ceiling gridlock could hurt Black Americans
The NAACP sounded the alarm on an impasse about the debt ceiling in Congress, warning the stall could impact Black…
How Black cartographers put racism on the map of America
An early 20th-century NAACP map showing lynchings between 1909 and 1918. The maps were sent to politicians and newspapers in…
Special prosecutor drops charges against officers involved in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks
A special prosecutor ruled on Tuesday that the police killing of a Black man parked outside a fast-food restaurant in…
Lupita Nyong’o awards 40 $10K scholarships to female students at NAACP convention in New Jersey
Actor Lupita Nyong’o surprised 40 high school students with $10,000 scholarships today at the annual NAACP convention held in New Jersey.…
VP Kamala Harris to deliver keynote speech at 2022 NAACP Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote speech at this year’s NAACP convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Harris…
