May 2008 - Posts

• NAACP backs anti-CAT charges

  The East County chapter of the NAACP, which had formerly taken a neutral stance on the charges by nine African-American women receiving Section 8 housing subsidies that they have been racially harassed by the Police Department Community Action Team, is... Posted May 30 2008, 12:12 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP to inhabit historic house

  Last week, city commissioners, acting as the Community Re-development Agency, approved a measure that will allow the Fort Lauderdale NAACP to move its headquarters into the home, and – with the CRA’s help – turn it into a museum and welcome station... Posted May 30 2008, 12:10 PM by NAACP.org

• Bridgeport NAACP head slams Rell on wage

  BRIDGEPORT The chairman of the Bridgeport chapter of the NAACP, Craig Kelly, said Thursday that Gov. M. Jodi Rell was "following the Bush agenda" when she announced Tuesday that she would veto any increases to the state's minimum wage. http... Posted May 30 2008, 09:26 AM by NAACP.org

• Taking Measure of Chapter Achievements

  The past four years have been very busy for the Prince George's County branch of the NAACP. The chapter just ended a successful battle to return voting in single-member districts for the county school board. On May 13, Gov. Martin O'Malley (D... Posted May 30 2008, 09:25 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP forum features Statehouse contenders

  The Orangeburg branch of the NAACP will host a political forum tonight for local candidates seeking seats in the General Assembly. http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2008/05/28/news/doc483ddc22563dd530106350.txt Read More... Posted May 30 2008, 09:23 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP seeking nominations

  The Corvallis/Albany branch of the NAACP is seeking nominations of students who deserve recognition for academics or community service and for teachers who have encouraged and assisted students from underrepresented populations. http://www.gazettetimes... Posted May 28 2008, 09:27 AM by NAACP.org

• Group pushes for passage of Racial Justice Act

  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A group of NAACP members, elected officials and released inmates is in Raleigh to urge lawmakers to pass the North Carolina Racial Justice Act. http://www.wlos.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.nc/27d90fde-www.wlos.com.shtml... Posted May 27 2008, 10:17 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP banquet touches on civil rights and faith

  Faith and the church's role in the civil rights movement were highlighted Sunday evening during the 45th annual Freedom Fund Banquet. "It is by faith and the help of the NAACP that we have come this far," said Rep. Johnny Shaw, D-Bolivar... Posted May 27 2008, 09:26 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP alleges racial profiling; wants sit-down with KPD chie

  The head of Knoxville's NAACP wants to sit down with the city's police chief to address how his force handled the search for suspects in Tuesday's officer shooting. http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=58470&catid=2 Read More... Posted May 27 2008, 09:23 AM by NAACP.org

• 'All things are possible,' NAACP summit told

  "We can all get through life in the most difficult of times if we just have what I call angels," Stringer told a group gathered Friday at the opening of the NAACP Leadership 500 Summit at the Phoenician Resort and Spa. http://www.azcentral.com... Posted May 27 2008, 09:22 AM by NAACP.org

• 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Announces Nominees

  LOS ANGELES – The Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP held a press conference announcing new and exciting details about the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards, Black Theatre’s premiere award show, and the 1st Annual Theatre Awards Festival weekend. http:... Posted May 23 2008, 09:29 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP watching for signs of racism

  The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be vigilant in Myrtle Beach during the Memorial Day weekend, and says it won't hesitate to call out racist behavior. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/breaking_news/story/459741... Posted May 22 2008, 04:42 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP focuses on parental involvement

  Parents were introduced to several models of parental school involvement. In one example, parents actively serve with administrators to pick out books, choose a principle and decide on curriculum topics. http://www.myrecordjournal.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid... Posted May 22 2008, 09:52 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP, Amnesty Hold Rally for Troy Davis, Death Row Inmate

  (APN) ATLANTA – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) held a rally Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the State Capitol demanding justice for a Georgia man sitting on death row they say... Posted May 21 2008, 09:11 AM by NAACP.org

• McCain to attend NAACP convention

  Now that he's wrapped up the Republican nomination for president, Sen. John McCain has decided to attend the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Cincinnati in July. A year ago when he was just one... Posted May 21 2008, 09:08 AM by NAACP.org