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SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The NAACP Is Proposing a Radical Shift to College Sports. Will It Work?

Louisiana’s unconstitutional map ruling has accelerated efforts to dismantle majority-Black districts, prompting the NAACP to urge boycotts of state-funded universities in the Deep South.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why the NAACP wants Black student-athletes to boycott public universities in 8 states across the South

NAACP urges Black athletes and fans to boycott Southern public universities to protest weakened Voting Rights Act protections and erasure of Black political power.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights

NAACP urges Black athletes and fans to boycott major Southern public universities to protest redistricting that weakens Black voting power after a Voting Rights Act ruling.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Coming War on Local Black Political Power

Louisiana v. Callais undermines Voting Rights Act protections, enabling redistricting that can dilute Black voting power and threaten Black representation at local and national levels.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The NAACP Is Proposing a Radical Shift to College Sports. Will It Work?

Louisiana’s unconstitutional map ruling has accelerated efforts to dismantle majority-Black districts, prompting the NAACP to urge boycotts of state-funded universities in the Deep South.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why the NAACP wants Black student-athletes to boycott public universities in 8 states across the South

NAACP urges Black athletes and fans to boycott Southern public universities to protest weakened Voting Rights Act protections and erasure of Black political power.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights

NAACP urges Black athletes and fans to boycott major Southern public universities to protest redistricting that weakens Black voting power after a Voting Rights Act ruling.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Coming War on Local Black Political Power

Louisiana v. Callais undermines Voting Rights Act protections, enabling redistricting that can dilute Black voting power and threaten Black representation at local and national levels.
more#voting-rights-act
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Can NAACP's College-Sports Boycott Save Voting Rights?

The "Out of Bounds" campaign focuses on one primary ask, calling on top football and basketball recruits currently being actively recruited by targeted programs to withhold their commitments until the states in question restore fair congressional maps and meaningful Black representation. The campaign also calls on current college athletes - including those who may already be enrolled at targeted programs - to consider their options, including the transfer portal, and to use their platforms and NIL [name-image-likeness compensation] reach to elevate fair maps and voting rights.
Right-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

NAACP Sues Tennessee Over Redistricting That Wiped Out State's Only Majority-Black District

Tennessee enacted GOP-favoring congressional maps that removed the state’s only majority-Black district, prompting a NAACP lawsuit alleging constitutional harm.
#child-welfare
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

10 social workers on leave in Baby Jaxon case as NAACP files complaint against Santa Clara Co.

Ten social workers are on leave amid investigations into the death of two-year-old Baby Jaxon, raising concerns about child welfare practices in Santa Clara County.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
4 weeks ago

Easter Sunday Toddler Death Leads to Murder Charge and Administrative Leave for Social Workers

Santa Clara County's child welfare agency faces scrutiny after the death of a two-year-old in foster care, leading to investigations and complaints.
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#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 month ago

NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center

NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI for using unpermitted gas turbines, violating the Clean Air Act and harming local communities.
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Education
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

NAACP NY to launch Freedom Schools in Brooklyn starting April 18

The NAACP New York State Conference is launching a modern Freedom School in Brooklyn focusing on Black history and civic leadership.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago
US news

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

NAACP breaks a 116-year tradition by not inviting President Trump to its convention due to his actions against democracy and civil rights.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
more#civil-rights
Social justice
fromsilive
7 months ago

Staten Island NAACP to celebrate 100 years of service at centennial luncheon

Staten Island NAACP will hold a 100th anniversary Freedom Fund Luncheon Nov. 8 to honor leaders and fund civil rights programs.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Oakland police collaborating with NAACP to hire more officers amid staffing crisis

Oakland police staffing has fallen to a 26-year low, prompting community and officials to collaborate on recruiting efforts to restore public safety.
Environment
fromThe Verge
8 months 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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#environmental-justice
fromFortune
11 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
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

fromFortune
11 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
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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

more#environmental-justice
fromThe Washington Post
11 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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