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April 16, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit against Arkansas LEARNS Act in attempt to fight anti-DEI efforts
The NAACP and the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights have filed a lawsuit as part of an attempt to fight back against what they describe as a wave of anti-DEI legislation.
April 16, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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Usher expected to shine among the biggest stars attending the NAACP Image Awards
The Panel discusses what they expect to see at the 55th annual NAACP awards show. The best in TV and Film and Music will be honored at the ceremony.
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NAACP receives historic $50M donation
The NAACP received a historic $50 million donation from Wells Fargo. The organization said it will use the funds to help teach financial literacy. DeMarco Morgan reports.
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NAACP issues warning ahead of DeSantis announcement
The organization accusing the state of being "openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals” days before Gov. DeSantis is expected announce a presidential bid.
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade dedicate NAACP award to daughter, LGBTQ community
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade delivered a powerful acceptance speech at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards Saturday night.
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NAACP calls on Justice Department to investigate Mississippi welfare fraud case
The NAACP, in a letter exclusively given to ABC News, is calling for Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate widespread fraud in Mississippi.
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Bridgeport NAACP asks federal probe into city's police department
The Connecticut chapter of the NAACP called for a federal investigation into the Bridgeport Police Department over the handling of two Black women's death cases.
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NAACP responds to failed voting rights bill
The head of the NAACP issued a statement after Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made controversial comments about the voting rights bill that failed to get through the Senate.
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NAACP president on voting bill: ‘Pass this legislation; there’s no other option’
ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with NAACP President Derrick Johnson about the March On for Voting Rights this weekend, with thousands expected to demonstrate across the country.
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NAACP Image Awards 2021 fashion: See what Regina King, Issa Rae and other stars wore
Check out amazing looks from Regina King, Issa Rae, and several more that were a part of the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards.
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Eddie Murphy, Chadwick Boseman and 'Bridgerton' star Rege-Jean Page honored at the NAACP Image Awards
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
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NAACP Image Awards 2021: Beyonce, Viola Davis and more win big
The 52nd NAACP Image Awards, which aired virtually Saturday, was a memorable and historical night -- to say the least.
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NAACP Legal Defense fund sues USPS
NAACP President Derrick Johnson discussed how U.S. Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters, plus a new campaign to increase Black voter turnout.
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Head of NAACP branch under fire over anti-Semitic Facebook post
Community leaders have called on the Philadelphia NAACP leader to resign after he posted an anti-Semitic Facebook post.
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NAACP president calls Facebook a 'threat to democracy,' says ad boycott isn't dying down soon
Derrick Johnson opened up about the ongoing ad boycott against the platform.
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NAACP advises black travelers not to fly American Airlines
It is the first time the NAACP has warned Americans against an airline.
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NAACP advises black travelers against flying American Airlines
The warning follows a series of alleged discriminatory incidents on the airline.
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