AfroTech Conference, the nation’s largest Black tech gathering, launched its 2024 edition Tuesday in Houston with record attendance and an expanded focus on artificial intelligence
In the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency, our nation has witnessed profound shifts in the political and social landscape. From emboldened rhetoric to policy shifts
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
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the term “October Surprise” is taking on new meaning in Virginia. This phrase typically refers to unexpected political events
In a troubling incident that has sparked outrage on campus, the Florida State University chapter of the NAACP is calling for an investigation into a
In a significant legal triumph for voting rights, the NAACP has successfully halted a contentious new rule proposed by the Georgia State Elections Board that
In a groundbreaking move, the NAACP has partnered with the prominent civil rights law firm Singleton Schreiber to hold major beauty corporations accountable for the
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. famously spent his last days in Memphis in April 1968 to support sanitation workers who had been striking for
On September 24, 2024, Marcellus Williams was executed in Missouri for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, a case that has reignited debates over the
Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney who was elected the 13th president of the State Conference of the Georgia NAACP by an overwhelming margin.
In a significant political move, NAACP President Derrick Johnson called for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson to suspend his gubernatorial campaign on Sept. 22,
The NAACP is making urgent appeals to Missouri Governor Mike Parson to halt the impending execution of Marcellus Williams, a Black man who has maintained
In a recent address at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival, Festival, Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of Democrats actively working to earn the support
Georgette “Gigi” Dixon is an executive vice president at Wells Fargo and head of External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion. She is a
The race for the Democratic seat in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District has intensified following a Supreme Court decision favoring gerrymandering that benefits the Republican
Marla D. Thrower is the matriarch of the Thrower Organization and the CFO of Jamjomar d/b/a McDonald’s. This is the managing company for several McDonald’s
In today’s complex socio-political landscape, corporate responsibility and community engagement have become more critical than ever. Munson Steed of rolling out with Derrick Johnson, the
Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney who was elected the 13th President of the State Conference of the Georgia NAACP by an overwhelming margin. Sixteen months
The Virginia NAACP has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Shenandoah County School Board for their decision to reinstate Confederate military names to two local
Three African American men have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming racial discrimination after they, along with other Black passengers, were removed from a
