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NAACP Baltimore Branch President Marvin 'Doc' Cheatham at the podium; their event was held at the Suntrust tower and Citi building in downtown Baltimore, MD.

NAACP Calls National 'Day of Action' Against Mortgage Discrimination

NAACP units across the country participated in a national ‘Day of Action’ against discriminatory mortgage lending today by demanding that several of the nation’s top lenders – including Citi, HSBC, WaMu, GMAC and JP Morgan – make amends for discriminating against African American borrowers and eliminate discriminatory polices and practices for good.

According to the NAACP and its lawsuit against 17 major lenders, African American borrowers were given loans with higher interest rates and other poor terms solely because of their race.

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July 2, 2008: NAACP Calls National 'Day of Action' Against Mortgage Discrimination
February 6, 2008: NAACP, Home Buiders' Lawsuit Against City of Kyle Heads to Trial

February 1, 2008: Ruling in Simmons Death Points out need for Legislative Reform


December 20, 2007: NAACP Victory--Murder charges dropped in James Johnson case

December 13, 2007: NAACP State Conference President Calls for Thorough Investigation of Florida's Juvenile Justice System In Wake of 'Boot Camp' Abuse

December 10, 2007: Civil Rights & Advocacy Groups Call for Mortgage Industry Reform, Foreclosure Relief for Millions

November 28, 2007: Upcoming Rally Focuses Attention on Prosecutorial Misconduct in North Carolina

November 1, 2007: NAACP heightens focus on Eli Lilly discrimination suit affecting African American employees around the country

October 30, 2007: NAACP Files Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Friendly's Restaurant

October 12, 2007: As NAACP Responds, Federal Government Says it Will Review Verdict in Martin Lee Anderson Case

September 17, 2007: NAACP officials present petitions to Louisiana Governor

September 14, 2007: As Bell Conviction is Lifted, NAACP Remains Committed to Justice in Jena

September 10, 2007: NAACP LEADS MARCH ON JENA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

July 20, 2007: NAACP Lends Its Support To Jena 6

June 28, 2007: NAACP Organizes in Response to Supreme Court Decisions

June 28, 2007: NAACP Remains Steadfast in Ending Death Penalty & Fighting Injustice in America's Justice System
 

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