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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Tech companies 'be on alert,' NAACP says with new guiding principles for data centers

NAACP urges communities to demand accountability for energy-hungry data centers, warning of resistance and legal action over fossil-fuel-driven electricity harming air, water, and homes.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Historic Black Community Takes On Elon Musk Over Environmental Racism

Elon Musk's supercomputer project raises environmental concerns and community opposition due to increased air pollution and health risks.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

NAACP won't invite Trump to its national convention, breaking a 116-year tradition

"Donald Trump is attacking our democracy and our civil rights. The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections."
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fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk is spending billions on an enormous supercomputer facility in Memphis. Residents say it's polluting their air and harming their health

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk is spending billions on an enormous supercomputer facility in Memphis. Residents say it's polluting their air and harming their health

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

NAACP won't invite Trump to convention, breaking a 116-year tradition

The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections; he has illegally turned the military on our communities.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Mom raises $500k after appearing to hurl racist slur at child in viral video

A Minnesota mom raised funds after using a racial slur against a Black child, igniting backlash and support for both her and the child's family.
Environment
fromSCSJ
4 months ago

New Hanover NAACP Challenges Companies' Bid to Hide River Pollution

Chemours and DuPont aim to conceal documents about PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River, prompting a legal challenge from NAACP New Hanover.
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fromNBC News
4 months ago

NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP is suing the U.S. Department of Education to protect funding for schools utilizing diversity and inclusion programs critical for Black students.
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