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This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Wins Spingarn Medal

Jackie Robinson's impact stretched beyond baseball; he became a leading voice in civil rights, recognized by the NAACP's Spingarn Medal.
His legacy includes enhancing civil rights awareness and inspiring African American youth.

NAACP Calls on Biden to Indefinitely End Arms Shipments to Israel

Growing gulf between Biden and influential groups in his base.

Courtland Cox

Courtland Cox's lifelong activism has focused on expanding Black voting rights and community empowerment, continuing from his early involvement in civil rights efforts.

Wave of racist messages sent after Trump's victory raises alarm

Disturbing messages targeting Black individuals have emerged post Trump's election win, indicating a rise in hate and normalization of racism.

South Bay civil rights leader Jethroe Jeff' Moore II dies

Rev. Jethroe Jeff Moore II, a leader in civil rights and NAACP president, passed away, mourned by friends and family.

San Jose's beloved civil rights leader Rev. Jeff Moore dies - San Jose Spotlight

Moore's sudden death leaves a significant void in the Silicon Valley community, where he was a prominent civil rights leader.

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Wins Spingarn Medal

Jackie Robinson's impact stretched beyond baseball; he became a leading voice in civil rights, recognized by the NAACP's Spingarn Medal.
His legacy includes enhancing civil rights awareness and inspiring African American youth.

NAACP Calls on Biden to Indefinitely End Arms Shipments to Israel

Growing gulf between Biden and influential groups in his base.

Courtland Cox

Courtland Cox's lifelong activism has focused on expanding Black voting rights and community empowerment, continuing from his early involvement in civil rights efforts.

Wave of racist messages sent after Trump's victory raises alarm

Disturbing messages targeting Black individuals have emerged post Trump's election win, indicating a rise in hate and normalization of racism.

South Bay civil rights leader Jethroe Jeff' Moore II dies

Rev. Jethroe Jeff Moore II, a leader in civil rights and NAACP president, passed away, mourned by friends and family.

San Jose's beloved civil rights leader Rev. Jeff Moore dies - San Jose Spotlight

Moore's sudden death leaves a significant void in the Silicon Valley community, where he was a prominent civil rights leader.
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#voting-rights

Civil Rights Groups Challenge RNC's Voter Purge Request

NAACP and North Carolina voter intervene against efforts to remove voters from rolls ahead of 2024 election.

NC NAACP, Impacted Voters Urge State Board to Dismiss NC Election Protests

The NAACP and voters oppose disqualifying 60,000 ballots, emphasizing all voters followed registration rules and are eligible.

Civil Rights Groups Challenge RNC's Voter Purge Request

NAACP and North Carolina voter intervene against efforts to remove voters from rolls ahead of 2024 election.

NC NAACP, Impacted Voters Urge State Board to Dismiss NC Election Protests

The NAACP and voters oppose disqualifying 60,000 ballots, emphasizing all voters followed registration rules and are eligible.
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Santa Clara County ex-officers boast about jail beatings - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County deputies openly discussed and joked about violent treatment of incarcerated individuals in a private Facebook group.
#racism

A wave of racist texts after the election prompts the scrutiny of the F.B.I.

Racist text messages summoning Black individuals for slavery circulated nationwide post-election, prompting FBI and N.A.A.C.P. response.

Feds investigate racist texts sent across the country post-election

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals have surfaced post-Trump's election, leading to federal investigations.

Authorities work to find source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after election

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals post-election highlight a troubling resurgence of hate that authorities are investigating.

Halloween Parade Float in Pennsylvania Denounced as Racist

The Halloween parade float depicting Vice President Kamala Harris drew widespread condemnation for its racist and hateful implications.

Homophobic and anti-migrant texts target Latinos and LGBTQ+ Americans

Racist and homophobic text messages targeting various communities have surged since the recent presidential election results.

Furious families speak out against racist texts received by SFUSD students and others across US

Community condemns racist text messages sent to Black individuals, urging action and support for affected families.

A wave of racist texts after the election prompts the scrutiny of the F.B.I.

Racist text messages summoning Black individuals for slavery circulated nationwide post-election, prompting FBI and N.A.A.C.P. response.

Feds investigate racist texts sent across the country post-election

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals have surfaced post-Trump's election, leading to federal investigations.

Authorities work to find source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after election

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals post-election highlight a troubling resurgence of hate that authorities are investigating.

Halloween Parade Float in Pennsylvania Denounced as Racist

The Halloween parade float depicting Vice President Kamala Harris drew widespread condemnation for its racist and hateful implications.

Homophobic and anti-migrant texts target Latinos and LGBTQ+ Americans

Racist and homophobic text messages targeting various communities have surged since the recent presidential election results.

Furious families speak out against racist texts received by SFUSD students and others across US

Community condemns racist text messages sent to Black individuals, urging action and support for affected families.
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Brooklyn NAACP Mobilizes for Early Voting Push

Brooklyn NAACP launched a major outreach initiative to boost early voting participation across New York State ahead of the 2020 election.

NAACP launches $200 million fund of funds | TechCrunch

NAACP launches a $200 million fund of funds to support fund managers focused on issues affecting people of color.

NC NAACP, Voters Urge Court to Prevent Last-Minute Voter Purge

The NC NAACP is challenging a major voter purge that threatens to disenfranchise 250,000 registered voters ahead of the November election.
#racial-tension

Biden is designating site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument

President Biden will designate a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, to honor the victims of the 1908 race riot, highlighting America's ongoing struggle with racism.

He gives them the green light': Trump's rhetoric revives hate groups across US

The Springfield community is facing heightened racial tension and extremist activities, ignited by incendiary political rhetoric.

Biden is designating site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument

President Biden will designate a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, to honor the victims of the 1908 race riot, highlighting America's ongoing struggle with racism.

He gives them the green light': Trump's rhetoric revives hate groups across US

The Springfield community is facing heightened racial tension and extremist activities, ignited by incendiary political rhetoric.
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Oakland NAACP backs recall of Mayor Thao; her supporters call it an attack

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall effort backed by the NAACP, citing concerns over her leadership, public safety, and economic decline.

The Hoopla Over Ho-Hum

Bellport's exclusive Ho-Hum Beach is now publicly accessible, challenging historical privileges and raising issues of inclusivity and demographic disparities.
#racial-discrimination

The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents

NAACP calls on American Airlines for accountability and resolution regarding racial discrimination incidents.

Black Men Who Were Asked to Leave a Flight Sue American Airlines, Claiming Racial Discrimination

Black passengers sued American Airlines for alleged racial discrimination.

NAACP files complaint with state over alleged racism among Southwick students

Racial discrimination exposed in school district
NAACP calls for zero tolerance policy for racist actions

The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents

NAACP calls on American Airlines for accountability and resolution regarding racial discrimination incidents.

Black Men Who Were Asked to Leave a Flight Sue American Airlines, Claiming Racial Discrimination

Black passengers sued American Airlines for alleged racial discrimination.

NAACP files complaint with state over alleged racism among Southwick students

Racial discrimination exposed in school district
NAACP calls for zero tolerance policy for racist actions
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#president-biden

N.A.A.C.P. Calls on Biden to Halt Arms Deliveries to Israel

The NAACP urges President Biden to halt weapons shipments to Israel to limit civilian casualties in the conflict.

Biden Likens MAGA Movement to Segregationists in Speech to NAACP

President Biden drew parallels between Trump and segregationists, linking past racist opposition to school desegregation with current efforts to undercut diversity and inclusion.

Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement

President Biden commemorates the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education by meeting with plaintiffs' family members and engaging with Black voters for reelection.

Irrectionists': White House Issues 9 Brutal Corrections to Biden's NAACP Speech

The White House corrected nine errors in President Biden's speech to the NAACP, including factual and pronunciation mistakes.

N.A.A.C.P. Calls on Biden to Halt Arms Deliveries to Israel

The NAACP urges President Biden to halt weapons shipments to Israel to limit civilian casualties in the conflict.

Biden Likens MAGA Movement to Segregationists in Speech to NAACP

President Biden drew parallels between Trump and segregationists, linking past racist opposition to school desegregation with current efforts to undercut diversity and inclusion.

Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement

President Biden commemorates the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education by meeting with plaintiffs' family members and engaging with Black voters for reelection.

Irrectionists': White House Issues 9 Brutal Corrections to Biden's NAACP Speech

The White House corrected nine errors in President Biden's speech to the NAACP, including factual and pronunciation mistakes.
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Historic': NAACP urges Biden to end arms transfers to Israel amid Gaza war

The NAACP urges President Biden to indefinitely suspend weapon transfers to Israel, a sign of growing discontent with his support for the Israeli war on Gaza.

After SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling, Advocates in South Carolina Recommit to Protecting the Black Vote - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Supreme Court ruling in Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP highlighted the ongoing battle against racial gerrymandering and the commitment of advocates to protect voting rights.
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