Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and a lifelong civil rights advocate, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that has touched every aspect of the movement.
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NAACP legend and freedom fighter Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Civil rights activist Hazel Nell Dukes, who served as president of the NAACP New York State Conference and a member of the National Board of Directors, passed away at the age of 92.
Posted inNational News
Kamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image Awards
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a message of resilience and unity during her acceptance of the NAACP Chairman’s Award, urging people to hold onto their faith during the tenure of President Donald Trump.
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Altadena residents connect with NAACP, BET to form community preservation fund
Local residents and groups in Altadena, CA have established the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to protect the community’s rich cultural heritage and prevent displacement from predatory real estate developers.
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PRESS ROOM: NAACP launches innovative $200 million fund of funds to transform the venture capital landscape
The NAACP has launched NAACP Capital, a fund of funds that will invest in fund managers and startups focused on closing gaps facing communities of color, with a goal of raising $200 million.
Posted in2024 Elections
Uber, Lyft to offer free and discounted rides to polls on Election Day
The NAACP has partnered with Lyft to offer free and discounted trips to election polls across the country, while Uber is offering 50% off rides to polling places and 25% off food orders to watch election results.
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National NAACP president suspends leaders in Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has suspended the president and treasurer of its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, placing them under administrative oversight by the national office.
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Univ. of South Carolina ‘roast’ of Kamala Harris slated for Sept. 18 despite public outrage
The NAACP has called on the University of South Carolina to cancel an upcoming event featuring right-wing extremist Gavin McInnes, who is set to roast Vice President Kamala Harris, due to the blatant sexist and racist nature of the event and the potential for violence on campus.
Posted inOPINION
Why do they really dislike Kamala Harris? Race and gender the real reason
Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly accomplished politician who has advocated for healthcare reform, the DREAM Act, strict gun control laws, and tax reform, and is now the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate, facing scrutiny due to her identity as the first female, Black vice president.
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NAACP leadership speaks on upcoming 115th national convention in Las Vegas
The NAACP is expecting citizens from across the country and beyond to attend its 115th National Convention in Las Vegas, where experts and attendees will discuss ways to combat Republican-led attacks to dismantle equality, diversity and inclusion, voting rights, affirmative action and reproductive rights.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Why Black neighborhoods continue to struggle in Baltimore County
Baltimore County must pass legislation to increase opportunities for Black homeownership, invest in distressed, racially segregated communities, stop perpetuating segregation, and minimize the damage on Black households in order to rectify the years of unjust housing policies that continue to impact families today.
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Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and Lewis Museum to celebrate 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board
The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture will host a commemorative event on April 24 to spotlight the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the attorney who argued the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case before the high court and later became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.