Donald Trump’s racist remarks about Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting have sparked outrage, with many condemning his anti-Blackness and the normalization of white supremacy in the US.
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Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Colossal Polluter: NAACP Moves to Sue Musk in Memphis
The NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center are filing a complaint with the EPA against Elon Musk’s Colossus electric power plant in South Memphis, alleging that it is violating the Clean Air Act and contributing to the already poor air quality in the predominantly Black neighborhood.
Posted inEducation
In Trump’s War on DEI in Schools, the NAACP Fights Back
The NAACP has sued the Trump administration, accusing it of misinterpreting civil rights laws to target DEI initiatives in public schools and risking federal funding for programs that help struggling students.
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Kamala Harris to Receive NAACP Chairman’s Award at 56th NAACP Image Awards
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, honoring her public service and commitment to justice, equality, and the future of our country.
Posted inHomepage
Marcellus Williams: Faith Leaders Join the Fight to Stop His Execution
Faith leaders in Missouri are advocating for clemency for Marcellus Williams, a Black man sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit, and are calling for life without parole instead.
Posted inElection 2024
Dem Lovefest in Chicago a Sharp Contrast to GOP Hate Rally in Milwaukee
What a relief the diverse, future-focused Democratic National Convention is nothing like the dark, divisive message offered last month by Republicans.
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Posted inThis Week
Biden Administration Unveils New Initiatives to Combat School Segregation on Brown v. Board Anniversary
The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling declared racially segregated schools unconstitutional, but recent data reveals persistent inequities in U.S. education. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia On […]