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6 months ago
Exclusive: NAACP joins lawsuit 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.
6 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
1 year 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.
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
Gabrielle Union, 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.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Welfare fraud case draws calls for investigation from NAACP
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
3 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.
3 years ago
3 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.
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
See fashion from Regina King, Issa Rae and more at this year's NAACP Image Awards
Check out amazing looks from Regina King, Issa Rae, and several more that were a part of the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Eddie Murphy, Chadwick Boseman and 'Bridgerton' star Rege-Jean Page honored at the NA
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Best moments from the NAACP Image Awards 2021
The 52nd NAACP Image Awards, which aired virtually Saturday, was a memorable and historical night -- to say the least.
4 years ago
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
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
4 years ago
NAACP chief calls Facebook a 'threat to democracy,' ad boycott isn't dying down soon
Derrick Johnson opened up about the ongoing ad boycott against the platform.
4 years ago
7 years ago
NAACP advises black travelers to not use American Airlines
It is the first time the NAACP has warned Americans against an airline.
7 years ago
7 years ago