William ‘Bill’ Lucy, a labor union stalwart and civil rights activist, passed away at age 90, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for workers’ rights and social justice, including his role in the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and his work with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.
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Marcellus Williams: Faith leaders join the fight to stop his execution
Faith leaders in Missouri are advocating for clemency for Marcellus Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24, as they argue that his life can remain open to redemption, mercy, and the healing power of God.
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Leaders discuss democracy in America, closing racial economic wealth gap at Black legislative conference
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2024 Annual Legislative Conference discussed democracy in America and closing the racial economic wealth gap, with speakers including Governor Wes Moore, LaTosha Brown, Dr. Michael McAfee, Alexis McGill Johnson, and Derrick Johnson.
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National NAACP president suspends leaders in Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has suspended the president and treasurer of its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, placing them under administrative oversight by the national office.
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Univ. of South Carolina ‘roast’ of Kamala Harris slated for Sept. 18 despite public outrage
The NAACP has called on the University of South Carolina to cancel an upcoming event featuring right-wing extremist Gavin McInnes, who is set to roast Vice President Kamala Harris, due to the blatant sexist and racist nature of the event and the potential for violence on campus.
Posted in2024 Elections
Dem Lovefest in Chicago a Sharp Contrast to GOP Hate Rally in Milwaukee
What a relief the diverse, future-focused Democratic National Convention is nothing like the dark, divisive message offered last month by Republicans.
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Black voices weigh in on Biden, Trump and Election Day 2024
The AFRO interns conducted interviews with Black people on the street and members of the AFRO team about the election, asking whether President Joe Biden should step aside as a presidential candidate and who should take his place on the campaign trail, as well as support for Donald Trump in the Black community.
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Deluge of deceit highlighted the 2024 presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump lied about various topics during the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election, while President Joe Biden criticized his performance and highlighted his past disrespect for veterans.
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NAACP leadership speaks on upcoming 115th national convention in Las Vegas
The NAACP is expecting citizens from across the country and beyond to attend its 115th National Convention in Las Vegas, where experts and attendees will discuss ways to combat Republican-led attacks to dismantle equality, diversity and inclusion, voting rights, affirmative action and reproductive rights.
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Stop asking Black student- athletes to fix America’s DEI mess
College athletes are being asked to take a stand against the elimination of DEI programs at universities, but the risk of doing so may be too great for them to take, leaving it up to the ecosystem around them to support them in their efforts.
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PRESS ROOM: NAACP and CBS Studios Venture to develop new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network
By Black PR Wire LOS ANGELES – The joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP is developing a new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network. The series, titled “THE GATES,” follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes […]