June 2008 - Posts

• NAACP To Review Md. Racial Profiling Allegations

  BALTIMORE -- A judge has ruled that the NAACP can review Maryland State Police documents that contain allegations of racial profiling. http://www.nbc4.com/news/16736164/detail.html Read More... Posted Jun 30 2008, 09:12 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Financial Empowerment Tour Launches in Cincinnati

  On the eve of its 99th Annual Convention in Cincinnati, the NAACP will launch its Financial Empowerment Tour with the day long- seminar “Banking on a Changed Mind” on Friday July 11th at 9 am. http://www.naacp.org/news/press/2008-06-26/index.htm Read... Posted Jun 30 2008, 09:11 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP eager to hold convention in Cincinnati

  NAACP officials say they are looking forward to holding the group's annual convention in Cincinnati, a city that was torn by race riots seven years ago. http://www.ohio.com/news/ap?articleID=581579&c=y Read More... Posted Jun 27 2008, 10:01 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP officials visit Cincinnati in run-up to convention

  NAACP interim President Courtland Hayes and national board member Hazel Dukes, will hold a press conference Thursday afternoon, along with Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory; Christopher Smitherman, local NAACP president; to outline details of the event. http... Posted Jun 26 2008, 02:56 PM by NAACP.org

• 5 to receive honor from state NAACP

  Five South Carolinians will receive Presidential Citations from the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP at its annual banquet Friday. http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/jun/25/receive_honor_from_state_naacp45518/ Read More... Posted Jun 25 2008, 09:00 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP hosting blood drive, health fair

  PEORIA — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive and health fair this Saturday encouraging greater health awareness in the central Illinois African-American... Posted Jun 25 2008, 08:59 AM by NAACP.org

• St. Paul NAACP weighs lawsuit on Central Corridor

  Community activists in St. Paul may resort to a lawsuit to deal with concerns over the planned construction of the Central Corridor light rail line. http://www.finance-commerce.com/article.cfm/2008/06/24/St-Paul-NAACP-weighs-lawsuit-on-Central-Corridor... Posted Jun 24 2008, 08:57 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Almost 100, Celebrates Milestone

  John J. Johnson, executive director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, spoke at the 2008 Freedom Fund in Clarksville, In. http://www.kypost.com/content/news/commonwealth/story.aspx?content_id=18302756-aaf0-41ce-89fb-423eca2dd1b1 Read More... Posted Jun 24 2008, 08:56 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP puts focus on minority hiring

  The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People turns 100 in February, and leaders said it is the perfect time for the venerable "watchdog" organization to show it still has bite. http://www.columbiatribune.com/2008/Jun/20080623News006... Posted Jun 24 2008, 08:55 AM by NAACP.org

• Tulsa NAACP calls for superintendent's ouster

  The Tulsa chapter of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Sunday called Tulsa Academic Center conditions “completely appalling” and called for the firing of Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Michael Zolkoski. http://www... Posted Jun 23 2008, 01:16 PM by NAACP.org

• NAACP Convention Focuses on Power, Justice, Freedom & Vo

  Excitement continues to grow as the NAACP heads toward its 99th Annual Convention, being held July 12-17 in Cincinnati, just months ahead of its centennial celebration. Themed “Power, Justice, Freedom, Vote!” http://www.naacp.org/events/convention... Posted Jun 20 2008, 09:03 AM by NAACP.org

• Frank Padavan faces fury from ACORN, NAACP over foreclosure

  With the end of the legislative session looming Monday, representatives from ACORN and the NAACP led several homeowners in a rally Wednesday at Padavan's Bellerose district office. http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2008/06/19/2008-06-19_frank_padavan_faces_fury_from_acorn_naac... Posted Jun 20 2008, 08:55 AM by NAACP.org

• Residents, NAACP critical of Henry County School Board

  ABBEVILLE - The president of the Henry County branch of the NAACP and members of a group calling itself “Concerned Citizens of Henry County” criticized the Henry County School Board at Thursday’s board meeting, saying the county is suffering a â... Posted Jun 20 2008, 08:54 AM by NAACP.org

• 2008 NAACP Theatre Awards to Launch Festival

  The Beverly Hills/Hollywood chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will celebrate its first Theatre Awards Festival Weekend June 27-29 in conjunction with the 18th annual NAACP Theatre Awards, which will be held June... Posted Jun 20 2008, 08:53 AM by NAACP.org

• NAACP To Target Payday Lenders

  (KCPW News) Representatives of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP says so-called payday lenders will be in their crosshairs when lawmakers convene in January. http://www.kcpw.org/article/6184 Read More... Posted Jun 20 2008, 08:52 AM by NAACP.org