16+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1008+ words) Longtime New Orleans activist Jerome “Big Duck” Smith was laid to rest Saturday after an hours-long memorial service attended by hundreds and featuring rousing musical performances and speeches by top elected officials and fellow veterans of the Civil Rights Movement....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (544+ words) When Dr. Robin White, a Washington, D.C., veterinarian, saw the hoodie last year, she immediately decided to bring her 92-year-old mother, Jean White, to the museum to meet Williams. She also wanted to see the museum before Williams relocates it to…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (16+ words) There's Still Time to Register… Bayonne NAACP to Host Training to Encourage Election Day Participation TAPinto...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (371+ words) TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The NAACP Miller County Branch is preparing to host a new pitch competition that gives local entrepreneurs, young innovators and community members a chance to turn their ideas into action. Sell the Vision will feature separate divisions for…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (365+ words) Lincoln-Way East students chanted "No place for racism" after five students at their school were identified in the incident. The protest began around 11:50 a.m. at the school, CBS News Chicago reported. Students chanted "No place for racism" and said they wanted…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (470+ words) Aiken County Branch of the NAACP Chair Stephanie Franklin, Community Champion award recipients LaDonna Hall and Wayne O'Bryant, and Aiken County Branch NAACP President Westley Guyton, who received the Willar Hightower Sr. Membership award are pictured at last year's annual…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (163+ words) The Lake County NAACP recently announced that a free “Defend the Vote” political action committee and grassroots community panel event will be held in Painesville. According to the announcement, the Sept. 12 event will include speakers who hold positions with the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (213+ words) Upcoming Fairfax NAACP Summit Plans For Dialogue Leading To Policy Roadmap To Advance Equity Patch Upcoming FFX NAACP Summit Plans For Dialogue Leading To Policy Roadmap To Advance Equity The Fairfax County NAACP is hosting a Black Agenda Summit this…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (253+ words) STATEMENT FROM RICHARD T. SMITH President, NAACP New Jersey State Conference Member, NAACP National Board of Directors We appreciate the Governor's stated position that reports of inappropriate behavior and misconduct must be taken extremely seriously and that public officials are expected…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (396+ words) By registering or logging in, you get access to detailed profiles and a personalized dashboard. New research shows that women of color-led nonprofits receive funding for current work but have less access to the support systems and flexible long-term resources…...