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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.

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.

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.

Black People Are Getting Texts Saying They've Been "Selected To Pick Cotton At The Plantation"

Electing a president who encourages hate has led to increased rhetoric from racist groups, threatening democratic values.

Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts F.B.I.'s Scrutiny

The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages summoning Black individuals to slavery across multiple U.S. states.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Black People Are Getting Texts Saying They've Been "Selected To Pick Cotton At The Plantation"

Electing a president who encourages hate has led to increased rhetoric from racist groups, threatening democratic values.

Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts F.B.I.'s Scrutiny

The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages summoning Black individuals to slavery across multiple U.S. states.

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.
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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

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.

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.
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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.
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TN Advocates Shift Focus After Racial Gerrymandering Dismissal

Tennessee voting and civil rights advocates will not refile litigation against racially discriminatory gerrymandering, urging voters to participate in upcoming elections.

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.

NAACP Calls on Biden to Indefinitely End Arms Shipments to Israel

Growing gulf between Biden and influential groups in his base.

TN Advocates Shift Focus After Racial Gerrymandering Dismissal

Tennessee voting and civil rights advocates will not refile litigation against racially discriminatory gerrymandering, urging voters to participate in upcoming elections.

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.

NAACP Calls on Biden to Indefinitely End Arms Shipments to Israel

Growing gulf between Biden and influential groups in his base.
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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.

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

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

The NAACP calls on American Airlines to investigate recent discrimination incidents

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rapper who dissed SF mayor for failing Asian community speaks after NAACP backlash

The owner of a San Francisco restaurant and rapper released a music video criticizing Mayor London Breed, sparking controversy.
The NAACP denounced the song and demanded its removal, while political insiders and advocacy groups highlight the importance of the Asian American vote.

SF community outraged over plan to close Western Addition Safeway: 'Moving all the Blacks out!'

The closure of the only Safeway grocery store in the Western Addition of San Francisco will negatively impact the city's Black community
Community members are outraged and believe that low-income Black and Asian communities will be directly impacted
#Voting Rights Act

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can't sue

A divided federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups like the NAACP cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, contradicting decades of precedent.
The ruling could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
The decision was criticized by civil rights advocates as a threat to democracy and voter protections.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially eroding protections under the law.
The court found that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2, which requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's decision to dismiss a case brought by the NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, rules private plaintiffs can't sue

A divided federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups like the NAACP cannot sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, contradicting decades of precedent.
The ruling could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
The decision was criticized by civil rights advocates as a threat to democracy and voter protections.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially eroding protections under the law.
The court found that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2, which requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's decision to dismiss a case brought by the NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.
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Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

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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