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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
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks at the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., May 2, 2023.
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
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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
VIDEO: 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
VIDEO: NAACP issues warning ahead of DeSantis announcement
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
Gabrielle Union-Wade, left, and Dwayne Wade accept the president's award at the 54th NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 25, 2023, at the Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif.
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
In this May 4, 2017, file photo, Nancy New, owner and Director of the Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC) and New Learning, Inc., is shown at a social function in Jackson, Miss.
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
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

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
VIDEO: 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
VIDEO: NAACP president on voting bill: ‘Pass this legislation; there’s no other option’
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
Actress and director Regina King poses for a portrait ahead of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards on March 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.
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
VIDEO: Eddie Murphy, Chadwick Boseman and 'Bridgerton' star Rege-Jean Page honored at the NAACP Image Awards
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
Beyonce attends the "Lion King" premiere in London, July 14, 2019; Viola Davis attends the 14th Annual L'Oréal Paris Women Of Worth Awards on Dec. 4, 2019 in New York.
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
VIDEO: 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
In this July 20, 2013 file photo, Minister Rodney Muhammad speaks to the crowd during the "Justice for Trayvon" rally, outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia.
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
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson speaks onstage during the 51st NAACP Image Awards, on Feb. 22, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif.
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
An American Airlines plane on an airport tarmac.
7 years ago

VIDEO:  NAACP advises black travelers against flying American Airlines