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The 2023 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees
The NAACP Awards will air live on BET in front of an audience for the first time since the pandemic.
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NAACP Calling for More Serious Charges for Teen Accused of Hanging a Noose
The Windham/Willimantic NAACP chapter is not happy with the way the state is treating a case of a noose being found in a Hebron high school. Last week a 17-year-old RHAM student was arrested, but the NAACP thinks the charges he faces are not enough. On Tuesday, that teenager was expected in court, but because he is under 18 all…
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Black Preacher Arrested While Watering Flowers Sues Police
A Black pastor who was arrested by white police officers while watering the flowers of a neighbor has filed a federal lawsuit over the ordeal.
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Red Cross Seeks Black Donors for Sickle Cell Blood Drives on Juneteenth Weekend
The Red Cross of Massachusetts is calling for Black donors to take part in a series of blood drives this weekend aimed at raising awareness for sickle cell disease. In honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, the organization is hosting a series of blood drives to help patients with the illness, which plagues around 100,000…
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Boston NAACP Leader Tanisha Sullivan Challenges Sec. of State William Galvin
The president of the Boston Branch of the NAACP is running to be Massachusetts’ first new secretary of state in nearly three decades. Tanisha Sullivan, an attorney and the local chapter’s leader, is promising to bring a fresh perspective to the job, which has been held by William Galvin for 27 years. “We’ve got more work to do to...
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NAACP Boston President Challenges Mass. Secretary of State
Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP Boston Branch, is running for secretary state against William Galvin, who has held the job for 27 years.
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Samuel L. Jackson to Receive Chairman's Award at NAACP Image Awards
Samuel L. Jackson will receive the Chairman’s Award during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards this month.
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At 113, NAACP Evolves for Relevance on Racial Justice Agenda
The NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, will soon celebrate its 113th birthday, which its leaders say comes as it undergoes a restructuring to reflect a membership and leadership that is trending younger
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NAACP Urges Free Agents Not to Sign With Texas Teams Over State's Voting, Abortion Laws
The NAACP is urging professional athletes to consider not signing with professional sports teams in Texas to protest the state’s controversial voting and abortion laws.
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Deadline Will Freeze Out Some Eligible Boston Voters
Boston residents who fail to register by Wednesday will be unable to vote in next month’s preliminary mayoral election, as bills authorizing people to register and vote on election day remain under legislative review. Massachusetts lawmakers and voting rights activists for years have urged adoption of a so-called same-day registration bill, and while the idea has gained traction in...
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Gerrymandering Could Limit Minority Voters' Power Even Though Census Shows Population Gains
Redistricting is taking place without previous federal protections, and voters of color could lose out even as Census data shows the U.S. is now more diverse.
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Sheriff: Deputy Fatally Shot Black Man While Serving Warrant
A North Carolina sheriff says the deputy who shot and killed a man while serving a search warrant has been put on leave pending an investigation
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Boston-Area Civil Rights Leaders Discuss What's Next After Chauvin Verdict
Local advocates are calling for continued police accountability after Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd.
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Eddie Murphy Inducted Into NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame
Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organization’s show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color.
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Georgia's New GOP Election Law Draws Criticism, Lawsuits
Critics of Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law have issued fresh calls to boycott some of the state’s largest businesses
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Eddie Murphy to Be Inducted Into NAACP Hall of Fame
Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month.
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Anonymous $40 Million Gift Will Pay Law School for 50 Civil Rights Attorneys
The NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund is launching a scholarship program to create a new generation of civil rights lawyers
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After a Tumultuous 2020, Black Leaders Weigh Next Steps
As a barrier-breaking year draws to a close, one undeniable fact has emerged: the strength of Black political power
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Analyzing Biden's Win With Sue O'Connell and NAACP Boston President Tanisha Sullivan
Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. NECN’s Sue O’Connell speaks with Tanisha Sullivan, NAACP Boston president, about the former vice president’s projected victory.
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Shaq, Foxx Set for Online Black Entrepreneurship Special
“Shark Tank” veteran Daymond John is hosting a live-streamed special aimed at bolstering Black entrepreneurship