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At a news conference Kweisi Mfume announced his retirement as president of the NAACP at its Baltimore headquarters. He thanked Julian Bond, NAACP chairman of the board, for his help and frie…

Kweisi Mfume and Cicely Tyson presented Dick Gregory with a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s lifetime achievement award. Following the award presentation, Mr. Gre…

After an introduction by his son, Kweisi Mfume addressed the NAACP convention. His topics included a criticism of conservative black organizations that are funded by white Republicans.

Mr. Mfume spoke about the operations, goals, and future of the NAACP. Among the issues he addressed were Bush administration policies, the 2004 elections, and race relations. He also critici…

Kweisi Mfume spoke about the state of civil rights in the U.S. Among the topics he addressed were Bush administration policies on law enforcement and terrorism, equal treatment and opportuni…

Mr. Mfume spoke about various issues of concern to African-Americans, including President Bush’s legislative agenda, economic development, and improving urban infrastructures.

Kweisi Mfume talked about alleged voting irregularities in the Florida election. He said that large numbers of votes were discarded in primarily black precincts, and that many minority voter…

Kweisi Mfume and other officials heard complaints from residents about charges of fraud and voter intimidation in the presidential election in Florida. At issue was treatment of African-Amer…

After a brief introduction by Mr. Mfume, Mr. Jackson spoke about racial matters and the state of the civil rights movements. Topics included the Confederate flag, economic injustice, p…

Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Nader spoke about the state of race relations and social justice. Mrs. Clinton focused on discrimination, hate crimes and minority representation in government. Mr. Nade…

Participants spoke about the state of race relations and the role of the NAACP in promoting civil rights. Among the issues addressed were minority representation in various industries, racia…

Mr. Mfume talked about the challenges facing the African-American community. He focused on the continued poverty of many African-Americans and the need to expand private trade. He also talke…

Mr. Mfume spoke about the cultural climate in America, saying that there was too much indifference to acts of hate. He called for renewed efforts to foster tolerance. Following his remarks h…

Minority leaders and civil rights activists talked to reporters about their continuing protest of the Supreme Court hiring practices. They urged justices to hire more minorities, expand the …

Participants talked about the progress the NAACP had made over the past 90 years. In his keynote address, President and CEO Kweisi Mfume said that the NAACP would file a class-action suit ag…

Rep. Clyburn talked about how work of the NAACP, his nurturing parents and dedicated teachers led to his being where he is today. He spoke about Martin Luther King and his ideals. He comment…

NAACP chair Kweisi Mfume spoke at the NAACP annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kweisi Mfume released the results of the NAACP’s annual legislative report card on House and Senate members based on their votes on civil rights issues.

Julian Bond, NAACP, Chairman and Kweisi Mfume,NAACP, Chairman and CEO, talked about a board of directors meeting and the agenda for the NAACP. They talked about issues of concern to them and…

President Clinton addressed the annual convention of the NAACP where he discussed education, the economy and racial relations. The president asked the group to help bring the nation’s races …