November 2007 - Posts

• NAACP protesting CMU noose case in GR

  GRAND RAPIDS -- The NAACP is holding a press conference in Grand Rapids Thursday afternoon because members think prosecutors took the CMU noose case too lightly. http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7426321&nav=menu44_2 Read More... Posted Nov 29 2007, 03:33 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP sends Rutherford parents' complaints to state

  SMYRNA — A local NAACP representative has presented state officials with parents' accusations of discrimination or harassment at two schools in Smyrna and La Vergne. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071129/COUNTY07/711290390... Posted Nov 29 2007, 09:52 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP files complaints against county system

  SMYRNA — A local NAACP official sent parent discrimination/harrassment complaints against Rutherford County Schools, Rock Springs Middle and La Vergne High on Tuesday. http://dnj.midsouthnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071128/NEWS01/711280318... Posted Nov 28 2007, 09:56 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Meets During Protest Week

  As part of the "Week of Protest and Empowerment" the Florida State Conference NAACP and the Bay County Branch held an informational meeting tonight. http://www.wmbb.com/gulfcoastwest/mbb/news.apx.-content-articles-MBB-2007-11-27-0015.html Read... Posted Nov 28 2007, 09:53 AM by NAACP.org

• Murder, race and unusual legal tactic combine in small town

  The case has energized the San Francisco civil rights community, and the California NAACP has thrown its weight behind Hughes. Charging the churchgoing young man with murder with special circumstances, robbery, burglary, attempted murder and assault with... Posted Nov 15 2007, 10:04 AM by NAACP.org

• Panel May Cut Sentences For Crack

  "Making the amendment retroactive will . . . help repair the image of the sentencing guidelines in communities of color," NAACP Chairman Julian Bond wrote to the commission. "It is cruel and arbitrary to fix this injustice for some, but... Posted Nov 15 2007, 10:00 AM by NAACP.org

• Parents claim discrimination in county schools

  Tuesday, NAACP announced plans to file complaints with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. Frustrated parents are planning to take their local complaints to the state level. http://dnj.midsouthnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071114/NEWS01/71114017... Posted Nov 14 2007, 01:05 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP seeks harassment inquiry

  The East County chapter of the NAACP has sent a letter to county officials requesting they investigate cases of alleged police harassment against Section 8 tenants in Antioch. http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_7426949?nclick_check=1 Read More..... Posted Nov 13 2007, 01:46 PM by NAACP.org

• Genarlow Wilson Honored by NAACP

  WINSTON, Ga. (AP) -- When Genarlow Wilson arrived as the guest of honor for a local NAACP fundraiser, hundreds rose to their feet and gave him a standing ovation before honoring him with an award. http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid... Posted Nov 13 2007, 01:43 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP members, supporters plan D.C. rally

  WASHINGTON COUNTY — Members and supporters of the Washington County NAACP will join civil rights activists at the U.S. Justice Department Friday to call for action in response to recent incidents in Jena, La., Maryland and across the country. http:... Posted Nov 13 2007, 01:34 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP: Probe city’s homicide unit

  BALTIMORE - The Baltimore City branch of the NAACP on Tuesday called for Mayor Sheila Dixon to start an investigation in the police department’s homicide unit, alleging those detectives are hired based on cronyism. http://www.examiner.com/a-1033576... Posted Nov 07 2007, 10:14 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Speaks Out About Noose Found At Cleveland YMCA

  The NAACP says racism is still alive in America. The group speaks out after a noose was found late last month at a Cleveland YMCA. http://wdef.com/news/naacp_speaks_out_about_noose_found_at_cleveland_ymca/11/2007 Read More... Posted Nov 07 2007, 10:13 AM by NAACP.org

• Election Day 2007: New ID Laws Disenfranchise Voters

  New state laws requiring photo voter ID in Georgia and Michigan prevented some low-income and minority voters from casting ballots in local elections held on November 6, according to the NAACP. http://www.alternet.org/rights/67161/ Read More... Posted Nov 07 2007, 10:12 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Chapter Rallies Against Racism

  Concerned students from CCSU's chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Black Student Union, Youth for Socialist Action, Progressive Student Alliance and others held a rally last Wednesday to raise awareness of racism... Posted Nov 07 2007, 10:10 AM by NAACP.org

• Voter complaints over new ID requirement hit NAACP

  The Detroit NAACP has received a number of complaints today from voters turned away at the polls because of a new photo ID requirement. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071106/NEWS05/71106034/1053/SPORTS05 Read More... Posted Nov 07 2007, 10:09 AM by NAACP.org