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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

NAACP Sues Tennessee Over Redistricting That Wiped Out State's Only Majority-Black District

Tennessee enacted GOP-favoring congressional maps that removed the state’s only majority-Black district, prompting a NAACP lawsuit alleging constitutional harm.
#child-welfare
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

10 social workers on leave in Baby Jaxon case as NAACP files complaint against Santa Clara Co.

Ten social workers are on leave amid investigations into the death of two-year-old Baby Jaxon, raising concerns about child welfare practices in Santa Clara County.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Easter Sunday Toddler Death Leads to Murder Charge and Administrative Leave for Social Workers

Santa Clara County's child welfare agency faces scrutiny after the death of a two-year-old in foster care, leading to investigations and complaints.
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#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center

NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI for using unpermitted gas turbines, violating the Clean Air Act and harming local communities.
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Education
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

NAACP NY to launch Freedom Schools in Brooklyn starting April 18

The NAACP New York State Conference is launching a modern Freedom School in Brooklyn focusing on Black history and civic leadership.
#civil-rights
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago
US news

NAACP won't invite Trump to its national convention, breaking a 116-year tradition

NAACP breaks a 116-year tradition by not inviting President Trump to its convention due to his actions against democracy and civil rights.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
more#civil-rights
Social justice
fromsilive
6 months ago

Staten Island NAACP to celebrate 100 years of service at centennial luncheon

Staten Island NAACP will hold a 100th anniversary Freedom Fund Luncheon Nov. 8 to honor leaders and fund civil rights programs.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Oakland police collaborating with NAACP to hire more officers amid staffing crisis

Oakland police staffing has fallen to a 26-year low, prompting community and officials to collaborate on recruiting efforts to restore public safety.
Environment
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

Tech companies 'be on alert,' NAACP says with new guiding principles for data centers

NAACP urges communities to demand accountability for energy-hungry data centers, warning of resistance and legal action over fossil-fuel-driven electricity harming air, water, and homes.
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#environmental-justice
fromFortune
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk is spending billions on an enormous supercomputer facility in Memphis. Residents say it's polluting their air and harming their health

fromTechCrunch
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

fromFortune
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk is spending billions on an enormous supercomputer facility in Memphis. Residents say it's polluting their air and harming their health

fromTechCrunch
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

NAACP calls on Memphis officials to halt operations at xAI's 'dirty data center' | TechCrunch

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fromThe Washington Post
10 months ago

NAACP won't invite Trump to convention, breaking a 116-year tradition

The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections; he has illegally turned the military on our communities.
US news
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fromThe Washington Post
1 year ago

Mom raises $500k after appearing to hurl racist slur at child in viral video

A Minnesota mom raised funds after using a racial slur against a Black child, igniting backlash and support for both her and the child's family.
Environment
fromSCSJ
1 year ago

New Hanover NAACP Challenges Companies' Bid to Hide River Pollution

Chemours and DuPont aim to conceal documents about PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River, prompting a legal challenge from NAACP New Hanover.
Black Lives Matter
fromNBC News
1 year ago

NAACP sues U.S. Education Department over DEI school funding cuts

The NAACP is suing the U.S. Department of Education to protect funding for schools utilizing diversity and inclusion programs critical for Black students.
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