Fight the Power

NAACP stresses voting right at annual banquet

2008-09-22T13:49:00Z

Geraldine M. Jones, of Brownsville, reminded those at the 48th annual Mon Valley Chapter NAACP Human Rights Banquet that they must exercise their right to vote at every opportunity. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/s_589496.html Read More......(read more)

NAACP chapter president leads charge for public advocacy

2008-09-22T09:30:00Z

Speaking up for civil rights is one of Wendy Byrd's core goals as the president of Stanislaus County's NAACP chapter. http://www.modbee.com/1618/story/437951.html Read More......(read more)

NAACP Leader Kicks-Off Tenure Registering Every Last Voter

2008-09-16T13:31:00Z

While unprecedented numbers of African Americans and young people are expected to register in this yearâs election, Jealousâ aspirations are higher. âThe NAACP has had a history of transforming this country and in that tradition, we will transform Read More......(read more)

NAACP leader seeks FBI inquiry of arson

2008-09-15T08:56:00Z

Derrick Foward, president of the Dayton chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said last month's arson at the home of Saundra Ballard, a black woman, and her family, is a hate crime that should be investigated by Read More......(read more)

School choice options could temper rezoning debate

2008-09-15T08:55:00Z

Marilyn Robinson, president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), said Friday that the transportation options defined by the plan mean the increased options will do little to ameliorate her own Read More......(read more)

Rowan County NAACP to sponsor political forum

2008-09-11T08:29:00Z

The Rowan County NAACP is sponsoring a political forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rowan County Public Library at 201 W. Fisher St. Candidates for the Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education and Rowan County Board of Commissioners have been invited. http Read More......(read more)

Gwinnett NAACP calls for superintendentâs resignation

2008-09-11T08:28:00Z

Gwinnett branch NAACP President Jorge âJ.P.â Portalatin is calling for the ouster of the countyâs schools chief and the replacement of board members up for re-election due to what he sees as racial insensitivity. http://www.ajc.com/cherokee/content Read More......(read more)

NAACP to begin Saturday school at CLU

2008-09-11T08:27:00Z

The NAACP Saturday School will begin fall semester registration from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 27 in Peters Hall, room 101, at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. http://www.toacorn.com/news/2008/0911/schools/078.html Read More......(read more)

NAACP wants district to delay superintendent search

2008-09-09T13:25:00Z

The Kankakee County Chapter of the NAACP wants a new school board to be seated before the selection process for a new Kankakee School District 111 superintendent begins. http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=427099 Read More......(read more)

NAACP marks MLK anniversary

2008-08-29T10:05:00Z

Organized by the Consolidated Economic Development Corp. and the Albany-Dougherty chapter of the NAACP, âA Campaign for One Societyâ was held at the Charles Sherrod Civil Rights Park to mark the day that is best remembered by Martin Luther King Jr Read More......(read more)

NAACP Questions Fairness After Infant's Death

2008-08-29T10:04:00Z

The Cincinnati chapter of the NAACP is raising questions about whether negligent mothers of different races â or economic status â are being treated the same. http://www.kypost.com/content/wcposhared/story.aspx?content_id=21bf5679-973d-488a-af57-45d30beda0d8 Read More......(read more)

State NAACP to hold convention at APSU

2008-08-27T09:29:00Z

The NAACP's 62nd annual state convention will be in Clarksville next month. The Rev. Jimmie Garland, president of Clarksville's NAACP branch, said the group chose the Montgomery County city because it hadn't played host to the gathering in Read More......(read more)

NAACP President: Race Plays Factor In Prosecutions

2008-08-27T09:28:00Z

CINCINNATI -- The president of Cincinnatiâs NAACP chapter said prosecutors have a double standard when it comes to child endangering charges. http://www.wlwt.com/news/17304053/detail.html Read More......(read more)

Jersey NAACP slams foes to affordable housing rules

2008-08-26T08:56:00Z

The chairman of the New Jersey NAACP's housing committee yesterday charged that prejudice against minorities and the poor is one reason 34 higher-income towns have gone to court to oppose new affordable housing rules. http://www.nj.com/news/ledger Read More......(read more)

NAACP forum to address violence in community

2008-08-25T09:17:00Z

The St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP will host a public forum to address the Javon Dawson case and violence in the community. The forum is 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Petersburg Branch, 1501 16th St. S. http://www.tampabay.com/news/briefs Read More......(read more)