By National Association of the Advancement of Colored People The NAACP announces that Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, longtime civil rights leader, pastor, and tireless advocate for justice, will be honored with the 111th Spingarn Medal this July at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to civil rights, social justice […]
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NAACP previews 116th national convention, aiming to empower community amidst adversity
NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson was joined by local and national NAACP leaders and key Charlotte stakeholders for a press conference to preview the upcoming 116th National Convention in Charlotte.
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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.