NAACP Joins NABJ in Criticism of CNN’s Lack of Diversity in Leadership Positions
*BALTIMORE – The nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following response to CNN President Jeff …
Outrage Over Uganda’s ‘Miss Curvy’ Pageant to Boost Tourism
*Uganda’s tourism minister is catching heat over his plan to boost attraction to the country by promoting its “naturally …
Study Finds Alcohol Advertising to Be Most Pervasive Among Black Youth
*Binge drinking and booze – this is the stuff those poisonous hip-hop videos are made up of. These and so many alcohol …
NAACP Calls for Justice in Stephon Clark Case
*BALTIMORE — The nation’s foremost civil rights organization joins its NAACP Sacramento Branch in condemning Sacramento …
Healing Our Communities Through Addressing ‘Opportunity Youth’
*Did you know that currently the opportunity youth amounts to 4.6 million souls? This statement signifies those young …
Charles D. King at Howard University Charter Day: ‘The Fight Continues to Have Our Stories Told Authentically.’
*WASHINGTON – Charles D. King, a Howard University School of Law alumnus who has risen to prominence in Hollywood, …
Preventing Identity Theft (A Reminder)!
*Jesus! There is so much identity theft taking place these days. According to two recent studies, about seven million …
How Senior Citizens Are Staying Social
*Having a social life can offer huge benefits to one’s mental and physical health. From making you less likely to …
TAYO Fatunla: No Place Like Indestructible LAGOS
*I grew up in LAGOS the city that never sleeps with the Yoruba catch phrase “Eko oni baje” which simply …
Muslim Women Who Wear Hijabs Get First Hair Salon in Massachusetts
*For most women, it’s no big deal. They do it all the time. But, for Muslim women, it’s a super big deal. In …
Meet Belinda Bennett …The First Black Woman Cruise Ship Captain
*Meet Belinda Bennett, the first black woman cruise ship captain who was worked for the small ship line Windstar Cruises …
Bennett College Files Lawsuit After Losing Appeal to Have Accreditation Restored
*As we previously reported, Bennett College had until February 1 to raise $5 million in order to receive accreditation …
The Unthinkable Lives of So Many Black Boys: Where Are the Caring Adults?! – VIDEO
*What do you think is the minds of most black students in high schools? Is it the start of a new schooling year? Are …
Oakland-based Oakstop Celebrates Five Years of Supporting Black Business
*OAKLAND, CA — While Americans spend the month of February honoring the accomplishments and successes of African …
NAACP President’s Response to Michael Cohen’s Testimony Before the House Oversight Committee
*BALTIMORE – NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson issued the following statement regarding Michael Cohen’s testimony …
