Comedian Dave Chappelle will be honored with the NAACP President’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena this month, organizers announced on Tuesday. The President’s Award honors individuals […]
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NAACP responds to Senate’s passing of Respect for Marriage Act
Last week, the House and Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. The bill was passed by a bipartisan coalition of Democrat […]
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NAACP passes resolution to educate families on end-of-life plans
The NAACP recently held a meeting with families to discuss what it means to have an “End of Life plan.” This plan includes advance healthcare directives, healthcare proxies, and end-of-life […]
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NAACP president releases statement on guilty verdict in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Nation’s racism must be fixed “The verdict in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery is long overdue,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president/CEO. “Ahmaud Arbery’s death was unnecessary and […]