naacp
-
'They Broke My Son’s Face in 5 Places’: Des Moines Black Man Beaten in Potential Hate Crime
A black man was found brutally beaten in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, and he identified his assailants as three white men who used racial slurs during the attack. Now, his father and members of the Des Moines NAACP chapter are urging investigators to look into the possibility that a hate crime was committed. The…
-
Michigan NAACP Branches Call on State Senator to Resign Over Apparent Confederate Flag Mask
Last month, Michigan State Senator Dale Zorn wore what looked suspiciously like a Confederate flag for a face mask. The senator has since said that the design wasn’t a Confederate flag but the NAACP ain’t buying it. CNN reports numerous Michigan branches of the NAACP have called for Zorn’s resignation. In a letter written to…
-
Nashville Police 'Dismissive' After NAACP President Reports Finding Bullseye in His Front Yard
The killing of Ahmaud Arbery as well as the effort to re-open states despite COVID-19 ravaging black communities has displayed how little America values black life. Now, an NAACP chapter president in Nashville has revealed that police didn’t take him seriously when he found a threatening sign on his property. According to NBC News, Keith…
-
Kweisi Mfume Fills Seat Left Vacant by Elijah Cummings
There was some speculation on who would fill the vacant seat left by Elijah Cummings’ tragic passing last fall, and after an election last week, it appears the man who Cummings replaced will fill the seat once more. NBC News reports that Kweisi Mfume, a Maryland Democrat, took the oath of office on Tuesday. This…
-
BET Networks Has Partnered With United Way and NAACP for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Similar to Goldilocks’ felony of breaking and entering, COVID-19 has unwelcomingly entered the black community—and is not only shaking the table but our entire houses. Black Americans are being disproportionately affected by the health and financial devastations brought on by this virus and, accordingly, BET Networks is partnering with the United Way Worldwide, NAACP, and…
-
Locked in the House (Like the Rest of Us)? Here Are Five Ways to Stay Civically Engaged
“Now, more than ever, your leadership is so necessary. Do not abandon your responsibilities and your role to be a leader in your community, just because we’re in the house. It just requires us to pivot and use different tools and resources to then move our community forward.” —Tiffany D. Loftin, director of the NAACP…
-
NAACP Demands Resignation of Miami Beach Police Chief After Violent Spring Break Arrests Go Viral
The Miami-Dade County chapter of the NAACP is calling for the resignations of City Manager Jimmy Morales and Police Chief Richard Clements after viral videos surfaced in which Miami police officers exhibit violent behavior toward black spring breakers. According to the Miami New Times and the Miami Herald, police were filmed beating a woman’s head…
-
Matthew A. Cherry Shares Why Being Recognized at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards Means Just as Much to Him as the Oscars
Matthew A. Cherry is no stranger to award shows. The former NFL player, producer, director, Oscar winner, and my personal “tweet-it-and-receive-it” goals achiever spoke with The Root on the red carpet of this year’s NAACP Image Awards about the importance of showing love to black folks, attending Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Gold Party, and more in…
-
Rihanna Wants People to Know It's Imperative That We Use Our Voices
Rihanna, a woman of and for the people, received the President’s Award at last night’s 51st annual NAACP Image Awards and used her voice, yet again, to speak truth to power. After her stunning speech urging viewers not to become desensitized to problems in the world, Rihanna took some time backstage to talk to The…
-
Mississippi Police Investigating Hate Crime After 12-Year-Old Is Given Racist Doll With Noose Around Its Neck
Parenthood is all about preparation. Before heading to the zoo, you fumble through your diaper bag to make sure you’re stocked up on wet wipes. Or if you’re hosting a playdate, you might want to childproof your living room to avoid an inevitable injury should your kid slip and bust their ass. But there are…