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Charles Barkley Threatens To Punch Black People Wearing Donald Trump Mug Shot Shirts

The Basketball Hall of Famer did not mince words when it comes to his views about Black people supporting the former president.
03/06/2024
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America in Black
March on Washington 60 Years Later

Activists discuss sexism in the Civil Rights Movement, George Raveling explains how he got the original "I Have a Dream" transcript, and Rep. Justin Pearson shares his hopes for the future.
08/28/2023

NAACP To Move Its Headquarters To Washington D.C.

The nation’s oldest civil rights organization has called Baltimore home since 1986
06/23/2023

NAACP Urging 'Extreme Caution' For Visitors To Louisiana

Several bills targeting LGBTQ people are currently being considered at the Louisiana state legislature.
06/09/2023

NAACP President Says That Debt Ceiling Deal 'Misses The Mark' for Black Americans

“The well-being of Black Americans and vulnerable people should never be negotiated,” NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson said.
06/05/2023

NAACP Issues Warning That Debt Ceiling Impasse Could Negatively Impact Black People

President Derrick Johnson said that recent “proposals are designed to play on racist stereotypes masquerading as sound policy.”
05/18/2023
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The 54th NAACP Image Awards in 30 Minutes
54th NAACP Image Awards

Enjoy all the lively entertainment from the 54th NAACP Image Awards, cut down to a convenient 30 minutes of highlights and speeches.
03/13/2023
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OPINION: NAACP President Derrick Johnson And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Call For Biden To Finally Put An End To Student Loan Debt

In an exclusive Op/Ed, the two leaders explain why they want the President to cancel the tremendous financial burden that weighs so heavily on Black borrowers.
02/28/2022

NAACP President ‘Outraged’ By Report Of AT&T Financially Supporting Right-Wing Network OAN

The platform purportedly spreads conspiracy theories.
10/06/2021
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Justice Now: The Way Forward
Justice Now: The Way Forward

One year after the death of George Floyd, host Soledad O'Brien talks to Philonise Floyd, Ayanna Pressley, Nikole Hannah-Jones and others about how Black America can achieve racial equality.
05/28/2021
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Derrick Johnson Gets Candid About His Meeting with Joe Biden

Derrick Johnson weighs in on his chat with President-elect Joe Biden, holding the Biden-Harris administration accountable for their campaign promises and the gravity of Kamala Harris's win.
01/20/2021