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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
Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit in attempt to fight anti-DEI efforts
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Usher expected to shine among the biggest stars attending the NAACP Image Awards
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
NAACP receives historic $50M donation
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
NAACP issues warning ahead of DeSantis announcement
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade dedicate NAACP award to daughter, LGBTQ community
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Welfare fraud case draws calls for investigation from NAACP
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Bridgeport NAACP asks federal probe into city's police department
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
NAACP responds to failed voting rights bill
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
NAACP president on voting bill: ‘Pass this legislation; there’s no other option’
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
See fashion from Regina King, Issa Rae and more at this year's NAACP Image Awards
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Eddie Murphy, Chadwick Boseman and 'Bridgerton' star Rege-Jean Page honored at the NA
3 years ago

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.
3 years ago
Best moments from the NAACP Image Awards 2021
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
NAACP Legal Defense fund sues USPS
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
Head of NAACP branch under fire over anti-Semitic Facebook post
4 years ago

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.
4 years ago
NAACP chief calls Facebook a 'threat to democracy,' ad boycott isn't dying down soon
6 years ago

NAACP advises black travelers not to fly American Airlines

It is the first time the NAACP has warned Americans against an airline.
6 years ago
NAACP advises black travelers not to fly American Airlines
6 years ago

NAACP advises black travelers against flying American Airlines

The warning follows a series of alleged discriminatory incidents on the airline.
6 years ago
NAACP advises black travelers against flying American Airlines