In Atlanta, a demonstration at Emory University escalated quickly, resulting in a significant police response and numerous arrests. NAACP Georgia President Gerald A. Griggs is
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill barring the allocation of state funds towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across various public entities such
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards were broadcast on Saturday, March 16, with Queen Latifah as the host. Usher was honored with the 2024 President’s Award,
Born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, W.E.B. Du Bois emerged as a prominent figure in sociology and history. His extensive studies delved
The formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was spurred by the devastating race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, in August
On this day, July 13, in 1965, Thurgood Marshall was appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson to be the Solicitor General. After receiving a law degree
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against portions of Florida’s new election law, which would have prevented non-U.S. citizens from handling voter registration
“It created a Clarence Thomas who benefited from the program and now is in a position where he’s going to deny many young African-American talented individuals an opportunity.”
On May 31, 1909, the National Negro Committee, an influential group of leaders for social change, held its first meeting in New York City. The
In a move steeped in historical context, the NAACP has called for a boycott of Florida, citing Governor Ron DeSantis’ efforts to erase Black history
The NAACP has issued a formal travel advisory for Florida in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict
Due to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attacks on Black history, the Florida NAACP has unanimously voted on a travel advisory for Black people to avoid
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