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NAACP advocates for Wilmington Police Chief after investigation into leadership at the police department
The claims are not sitting well with some. Some members of the NAACP believe the claims against the chief are blatant attacks on him and could even be considered racially motivated. Members of the ...
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Why the Richmond NAACP is calling out city council over shelter funding: 'I was really taken aback'
RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Branch NAACP is calling out Richmond City Council after it voted to pay $2 million for a new RACC shelter. "We cannot say that we're putting the priority of animals ...
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NAACP Chapter Is Prepared To Fight After Virginia State Leaders Purge 1600 Voters From Voting Rolls
Virginia’s NAACP chapter is now responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate the Commonwealth’s controversial purge of at least 1,610 voters from its voter rolls.
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NAACP Announces $200M Fund To Support Black Businesses As Part Of Reparative Economic Justice Initiative
The NAACP launched a $200 million initiative to restore the economy through Black businesses. The NAACP has launched a $200 million initiative to strengthen Black businesses through a focused ...
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NAACP launches $200M initiative to empower Black businesses
On Nov. 1, 2024, the NAACP unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing the economy through substantial investments in Black businesses. With a commitment of $200 million ...
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Minneapolis NAACP demands accountability for Minneapolis Police Department's response in neighbor shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for accountability after Davis Moturi's yearlong complaints about harassment from his neighbor, John Sawchak, went unanswered. The NAACP says ...
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$200 million NAACP impact fund will focus on closing gaps in communities of color
The NAACP has launched a new impact investing fund that will provide capital to fund managers and startups that are focused on closing gaps facing communities of color. NAACP Capital hopes to ...
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Vistria Group names ex-Massachusetts Governor Patrick as senior partner, also hires Aujla as chief administrative officer
Patrick joined Vistria in January 2024 as a senior advisor and previously, launched Bain Capital Double Impact Patrick has also served as a staff attorney at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and ...
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'Our school system wants to ignore it,' NAACP says after Hanover student wrote racial slur on school bus
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — The Hanover NAACP is sounding the alarm about what officials call discriminatory incidents happening regularly in the county's schools that they believe are not being ...
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New NAACP survey shows Harris gaining ground among Black men, Trump losing among same group
This comes as a new survey from the NAACP shows a new trend in Black voters. The survey from the NAACP shows Harris gaining ground among Black men, jumping from 51 percent to 59 percent.
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Rev. Al Sharpton will give keynote address Friday for Anne Arundel NAACP annual event
Civil rights leader and MSNBC host the Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address Friday during the Anne Arundel County NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet in Annapolis. A yearly ...
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Triple shooting at Baltimore County hotel sparks NAACP concerns
But the Randallstown branch of the NAACP said they have asked management of the Red Roof Inn to take extra steps to increase safety at the Whitehead Court hotel. They said the requests are a ...