NAACP Statement on the Resignation of Rachel Dolezal
BALTIMORE, Md. – Rachel Dolezal, president of the NAACP’s Spokane, Washington Branch, has resigned. As a result, the NAACP has...
News and Blogs
Opening ReMARCs – Black Women’s Lives Matter, Too
By Marc Morial President & CEO, National Urban League Recent events in McKinney, Texas show that racially-motivated police brutality is...
Illinois Department on Aging observes Grandparent Alienation Awareness Day and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
These observances serve as a reminder to end elder abuse SPRINGFIELD, IL – In observance of Grandparent Alienation Awareness Day...
NAACP Announces “America’s Journey For Justice”
Broad coalition of partners including the Democracy Initiative, Communications Workers of America, Common Cause, and Sierra Club Announce 860-mile March...
Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers to be Aware of Health Care Scams
CHICAGO, IL - You can find them everywhere, on the internet, TV, Radio, newspapers and magazines. Ads offering miracle cures...
The Congressional Black Caucus Files Amicus Brief in the North Carolina Supreme Court
The Congressional Black Caucus Argues that North Carolina Legislature’s 2011 Redistricting Plan Undermines the Voting Rights Act of 1965 WASHINGTON,...
President Preckwinkle and County Board Honor Military Veterans As Part of Silver Star Service Banner Program
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners recognized 28 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation...
Residents Call for Immediate Reopening of Humboldt Park Beach and Long-Term Sustainability Plan
Effort Supported by Alderman Carlos Rosa, Alderman Roberto Maldonado, Alderman Joe Moreno, and State Senator William Delgado CHICAGO, IL -...
Kirk Amendment Demonstrates Majority, Bipartisan Support for Export-Import Bank
With June 30 Expiration, Congress Can Prevent Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) led an amendment to...
NAACP Statement on Resignation of McKinney Police Officer ​Eric Casebolt
BALTIMORE, Md. -- The police officer who was videotaped slamming a teenage girl to the ground and raising his gun...
