March 2008 - Posts

• Columbia NAACP extends annual membership drive

  The Columbia County Branch of the National Associa-tion for the Advancement of Colored People is extending its annual membership drive to April 8. http://www.lakecityreporter.com/articles/2008/03/30/news/doc47ef2e9b45fd0172875941.txt Read More... Posted Mar 31 2008, 01:13 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP sets voter registration drive

  With Kentucky's presidential primary likely having some significance in the selection of the Democratic candidate, yesterday the NAACP announced a drive to register at least 2,000 new African American voters in Louisville for the May 20 vote. http... Posted Mar 28 2008, 08:58 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Opposes Nursing Home bill as an injustice to seniors

  Jackson, Tenn. - The Tennessee State Conference NAACP today voiced its strong opposition to HB4053/SB4075, proposed legislation that strips nursing home residents of their rights to seek justice against abuse and neglect. http://www.clarksvilleonline... Posted Mar 27 2008, 11:06 AM by NAACP.org

• Candidates Comment on issues pressing to NAACP members

  COLUMBIA — Candidates for the First Ward seat on the Columbia City Council addressed questions about racial profiling and the need for citizen oversight of police during a Tuesday forum hosted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored... Posted Mar 27 2008, 11:04 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP to hold hearings on police conduct

  The Seattle-King County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans to begin a series of hearings Thursday exploring disparity in police interactions with minorities and the poor. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local... Posted Mar 27 2008, 10:54 AM by NAACP.org

• 50 join NAACP in protest of local DFCS

  The event was sponsored by the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP. President Phyllis Blake said the organization was there to support families whose lives have been devastated by the removal of their children by DFCS and placed in foster care by the judicial... Posted Mar 18 2008, 05:45 PM by NAACP.org

• DNA collection bill runs into opposition

  A measure to expand the collection of DNA samples from people arrested for violent crimes and burglary has run into strong resistance from the NAACP and members of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, who walked out of a House caucus meeting today in... Posted Mar 18 2008, 05:44 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Panel Urges Open Dialogue On Race Relations

  A six-member panel explored the hot button issue of race relations Saturday evening during an NAACP-organized forum at the Leesburg Senior Center. http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles/2008/03/18/news/fp601naacppanel031808.txt Read More... Posted Mar 18 2008, 02:20 PM by NAACP.org

• MLK's daughter a part of NAACP event in April

  DAYTONA BEACH -- In this year marking the 40th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., his youngest daughter is the scheduled speaker at a local NAACP event. http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News... Posted Mar 17 2008, 09:49 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP: Police policy unfair

  The Wichita NAACP contends that a new city procedure wrongly denies criminal defendants legal counsel when they are questioned about their complaints against police officers. http://www.kansas.com/news/local/story/343126.html Read More... Posted Mar 17 2008, 09:47 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Issues Call to Action Against Target and Dillards

  The NAACP sends out a call to action. The issue concerns the hiring practices of Target and Dillard's.The group says the two companies refuse to be up front with it. So to bring about change it may have to take some serious steps, like urging people... Posted Mar 17 2008, 09:46 AM by NAACP.org

• DA, NAACP to host forum on juveniles

  SACRAMENTO – The District Attorney's Office and the local branch of the NAACP will hold a town hall forum this evening to examine how juveniles are treated in the courts. http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/782141.html Read More... Posted Mar 13 2008, 09:29 AM by NAACP.org

• The 'Lost' History of the Fight to End Segregation

  It was sponsored by the school's NAACP parent group and the Fathers' Circle, a group of parents focused on helping students succeed, Assistant Principal Deborah Higdon said. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/12/AR2008031202258... Posted Mar 13 2008, 09:28 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Takes Issue With Tunnel Cut Plan

  WHEELING — The local chapter of the NAACP is preparing to weigh in on the issue of removing the Wheeling Tunnel in favor of an open cut through the hill. http://www.news-register.net/page/content.detail/id/506968.html Read More... Posted Mar 12 2008, 10:06 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Mortgage Class Action Fast Tracked

  LOS ANGELES, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The NAACP and lead counsel Brian Kabateck filed papers Friday, March 7, that will fast track their federal class action lawsuit against Washington Mutual, Citi, GMAC and 15 other mortgage firms who systematically... Posted Mar 10 2008, 02:49 PM by NAACP.org