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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks 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
1 month 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.
#civil-rights
NYC LGBT
fromSecret NYC
2 months ago

Dr. Hazel Dukes, NAACP New York President, Passes Away At 92

Dr. Hazel Dukes, a prominent civil rights leader, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of advocacy for diversity and social justice.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hazel N. Dukes, Longtime Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 92

Hazel N. Dukes, a long-serving civil rights leader and former N.A.A.C.P. president, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a powerful legacy.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose police beat homeless man as mayor pushes arrests - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose police's violent treatment of a homeless man raises serious concerns about civil rights and use of force by law enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromNBC News
1 month 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.
NYC LGBT
fromSecret NYC
2 months ago

Dr. Hazel Dukes, NAACP New York President, Passes Away At 92

Dr. Hazel Dukes, a prominent civil rights leader, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of advocacy for diversity and social justice.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hazel N. Dukes, Longtime Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 92

Hazel N. Dukes, a long-serving civil rights leader and former N.A.A.C.P. president, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a powerful legacy.
San Francisco
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose police beat homeless man as mayor pushes arrests - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose police's violent treatment of a homeless man raises serious concerns about civil rights and use of force by law enforcement.
Black Lives Matter
fromNBC News
1 month 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.
more#civil-rights
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland NAACP leaders applaud the firing of Sheng Thao staffers

Members of the Oakland NAACP branch criticized two staffers of former Mayor Sheng Thao, praising Interim Mayor Jenkins for their firings, highlighting accountability.
NYC politics
#lawsuit
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump to sign executive order aiming to shut down Department of Education US politics live

Trump plans to sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education amid legal challenges and opposition.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Donald Trump to sign executive order aiming to shut down Department of Education US politics live

Trump plans to sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education amid legal challenges and opposition.
more#lawsuit
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
3 months ago

Target faces boycott as Black leaders challenge DEI rollback

NAACP urges Black consumers to support brands committed to DEI amid corporate rollbacks under conservative pressure.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago

Valley Water CEO goes to Ghana while on medical leave; travel scrutinized

"As I write this message, I am sitting in Ghana in the middle of what has proven to be a transformative experience reconnecting with my African roots. Now I understand even better why all of us have to continue in our fight for justice in America, and the roots of where our fight originally started."
Miscellaneous
Social justice
fromSCSJ
7 months ago

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.
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