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Vice President Harris spoke at the 113th NAACP National Convention in Atlantic City.

The NAACP held a virtual news conference to discuss the recent lawsuit filed against former President Donald Trump and his attorney, Rudy Giuliani, for inciting the attack on the U.S.…

The NAACP hosted a virtual town hall meeting on the government’s COVID-19 pandemic response and distribution of a vaccine. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and several medical experts, including the…

African-American LGBT leaders participated in a town hall gathering called “The State of LGBT People of Color in America” as part of the NAACP’s' Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.…

Reverend Al Sharpton and other civil rights leaders led a march on issues including voting rights, criminal justice, health care and pay equity. Following the march, a rally was held near…

Civil rights leaders and contemporary movement leaders spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the same spot where the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I have a dream” speech, for the…

An official ceremony was held at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, to commemorated the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the church by segregationists on September 15,…

As part of a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, a wreath was laid outside the church at the spot where a…

Panelists talked about the implications of the Supreme Court decision that struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act in the case of Shelby County v. Holder. They focused on actions…

Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the 104th annual NAACP convention. He talked about the Justice Department’s efforts to protect and expand voting rights. He also condemned Florida’s “Stand Your…

The NAACP met and discussed issues within the African-American community including voting rights, education, and civic participation. As pivotal elections approach in 2012, the summit examined…

Participants spoke about the NAACP’s policy priorities including financial services, health care, criminal justice, employment and civil rights. They focused on how various Obama…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the 103rd Annual Convention of the NAACP. He outlined the differences between President’s and Mitt Romney’s policies on health care, voting rights and…

Mitt Romney spoke to attendees at the NAACP convention in Houston, Texas. In his remarks he talked about job creation, the economy, and reasons he would benefit the black community. He also…

African-American actors talked about obstacles they face in the television and film industry. Each spoke about the barriers they faced starting their careers as actors or stuntmen and the…

Activists talked about their concerns and recommendations for the 2012 elections. Topics included political power, voting laws, redistricting, and past elections. This program was part of…

Family, friends and colleagues celebrated the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer Rev. Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks. Speakers included Senator Lamar Alexander, Representative John Lewis,…

Rosalyn Brock spoke about the state of the civil rights movement and cautioned against complacency in the black community following the election of president Obama.

Speakers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. They spoke about historic achievements and the future of the civil rights movement. This plenary session of the NAACP Centennial Convention…

Participants spoke about youth activism and public service at the NAACP’s 100th annual convention. Among the topics they addressed were strategies to increase youth participation in public…