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August 18, 2008: NAACP hosted activities marking the 100th anniversary of the Springfield race riot

August 13, 2008: NAACP Proudly Announces 30th Anniversary ACT-SO Medalists

August 8, 2008: NAACP Leaders Mark Sit-In and Race Riot Anniversaries

July 16, 2008: NAACP Releases 12th Annual Economic Reciprocity Report Detailing Corporate Diversity Progress

July 3, 2008: NAACP Announces Major Change to 99th Annual Convention Program:
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama Will Now Address Delegates on July 14

July 2, 2008: NAACP Honors Trailblazing Life of Attorney Thomas I. Atkins

July 2, 2008: NAACP Calls National 'Day of Action' Against Mortgage Discrimination

June 26, 2008: NAACP Welcomes Queen City Residents to 99th Annual Convention

June 26, 2008: NAACP Financial Empowerment Tour Launches in Cincinnati on Eve of 99th Annual Convention

June 6, 2008: NAACP ACT-SO Participants Celebrate 30th Anniversary
at Disney World

June 3, 2008: Law Fellows Learn, Earn Valuable Legal Experience at NAACP

June 2, 2008: Upcoming 99th Annual NAACP Convention Focuses on Power, Justice, Freedom & the Vote

May 27, 2008: Gateway to Leadership Internship Program Enters Second Year

May 22, 2008: NAACP Launches 4th Operation Bike Week Justice To Monitor Treatment Of African Americans At Seaside Resort

May 17, 2008: NAACP Chooses Benjamin T. Jealous as National President-Elect

May 12, 2008: NAACP National Board Member Testifies at Congressional Forum on Law Enforcement Accountability

May 8, 2008: Mississippi NAACP President Testifies Before Congressional Committee on Federal Housing Funds for Hurricane Katrina Survivors

May 1, 2008: NAACP Integrates Emerging Internet Strategies into its Advocacy & Communications Efforts

April 29, 2008: Supreme Court's Decision on Voter IDs is Akin to Voter Suppression

April 25, 2008: NAACP Expresses Outrage at Unjust Ruling in Sean Bell Police Shooting Case

April 18, 2008: NAACP Youth & College Division Participates in 'Turn Up The Vote' National Hip-Hop Summit, being held Sunday in Philadelphia

April 11, 2008: NAACP Commends President Bush for Signing Second Chance Act into Law

April 8, 2008: NAACP Rebukes School Board Member's Comments that Suggest 'Sterilization' of Single Mothers

March 31, 2008: E-mails misrepresent NAACP's position on Dunbar Village case

March 28, 2008: University of Phoenix Partnership Expands NAACP Training Initiatives

March 27, 2008: NAACP Chairman to Address GW Graduates 40 Years After the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

March 14, 2008: NAACP Urges President to Sign Second Chance Act into Law

February 29, 2008: NAACP Hosts Upcoming Leadership 500 Summit in Arizona

February 26, 2008: 'Young, Black & Secure' Forums Come to 25 Campuses
to Educate about Social Security

February 22, 2008: NAACP Vice Chairwoman to Participate in Department of Defense’s
75th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference

February 20, 2008: Unprecedented Consortium Unites Around 4th Annual 'Film Your Issue' Global Competition

February 14, 2008: NAACP Chairman's Statement on Michigan and Florida Delegates

February 12, 2008: NAACP Celebrates 99 Years of Service in the Fight for Justice and Equality for All

February 7, 2008: NAACP Challenges Attorney General Mukasey’s Misguided Position on Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reductions

February 6, 2008: NAACP, Home Buiders' Lawsuit Against City of Kyle Heads to Trial

February 6, 2008: Ruby Dee to Receive Chairman's Award at the 39TH NAACP Image Awards

February 6, 2008: Irregularities Reported Early In GA Primary Voting

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

January 28, 2008: NAACP, Teamsters Call on Major League Baseball to Help End Racial Discrimination at New Era Cap

January 25, 2008: NAACP Mourns Passing of Rupert Richardson Past President & National Board Member

January 18, 2008: NAACP Releases Legislative Civil Rights Report Card

January 18, 2008: NAACP Participates In nationwide Activities Honoring Dr. King

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

December 13, 2007: Darfur Activists applaud Senate Passage of Divestment Legislation

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 30, 2007: Complacency is Not an Option in the Fight against HIV/AIDS

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

November 16, 2007: NAACP applauds steps taken by US Sentencing Commission to begin addressing crack / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities

November 5, 2007: NAACP Salutes Rev. Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, Presidential Medal of Freedom Awardee

November 5, 2007: NAACP Mourns Loss Of Julia Washington Bond

November 2, 2007: NAACP Hosts Second Civil Rights School at Howard University

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 23, 2007: NAACP Hollywood Bureau & Shomex Connect Industry Professionals with Top Employers at Entertainment & Media Career Expo

October 23, 2007: NAACP declares 'State of Emergency'

October 19, 2007: NAACP Mourns Loss of Former General Counsel and West Virginia Civil Rights Pioneer

October 18, 2007: NAACP Jena Branch President Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee on Hate Crimes and Racially Discriminatory Prosecution of Six African American Youth

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

October 10, 2007: Committee Assembles to Continue Selection Process for NAACP President/CEO

September 18, 2007: David Bowie lends his support to Jena 6

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 13, 2007: NAACP Releases Annual Economic Reciprocity Report

September 11, 2007: NAACP Issues Annual Corporate Report Cards

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

September 4, 2007: Faith Communities' Response Continues In Hurricanes' Wake

August 31, 2007: NAACP Launches Civil Rights Schools in Support of the Centennial Celebration

August 29, 2007: On Second Anniversary, Government Assistance to Hurricane Evacuees & Recovery is Woefully Lacking

August 28, 2007: NAACP Urges President Bush to Nominate a Civil Rights Attorney General

August 23, 2007: National NAACP takes 'no position' in Vick case

August 21, 2007: Landmark Wall Street Internship Program Caps Successful Debut with Series of New York Events

August 17, 2007: Association is Deeply Saddened by Murder of Branch Leader & Georgia Youth Advisor

August 15, 2007: Association Mourns Passing of Noted Scholar & Supporter of Civil Rights

August 07, 2007: NAACP Welcomes Jabari Asim as New Editor of The CRISIS

August 06, 2007: Association Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Legal Pioneer

July 25, 2007: NAACP Joins GSN Project Based On New Series 'Without Prejudice?'

July 23, 2007: NAACP Announces Annual Scholarship Awardees

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

July 11, 2007: NAACP Files Historic Lawsuit Against Mortgage Lenders

July 10, 2007: NAACP Awards Military Personnel as Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff Recognizes their Contributions

July 8, 2007: NAACP Celebrates ACT-SO Winners at 30th Annual Student Cultural & Academic Performances

July 3, 2007: NAACP Vice Chairwoman Roslyn Brock Elected to the Board of Trustees for Catholic Health Association of the United States

June 29, 2007: Rap Pioneers Join NAACP in Funeral for The N-Word, Sign on to ‘STOP’ Campaign

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

June 19, 2007: NAACP joins campaign for high school equity

May 29,2007: NAACP Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Law 'Architect' & Maryland's First Black Elected Congressman

May 25,2007: NAACP Notes Progress During Black Bike Week While Monitoring Continues

May 23,2007: NAACP Internship Program Brings Diversity to Wall Street

May 16,2007: NAACP Mourns Passing of King's Daughter

May 15,2007: NAACP to Display 'Power Beyond Measure' at Upcoming 98th Annual Convention

May 9,2007: Daisy Bates Education Summit Looks Back and Ahead

Apr 25, 2007: Louisiana NAACP Continues Efforts to Assist Katrina Victims

Apr 23, 2007:NAACP calls on Community, Industries to STOP!

Apr 17, 2007: NAACP Offers Condolences, Support To Virginia Tech Community

Apr 4, 2007: NAACP Mourns Passing of Local Leader & Former National Board Member

Apr 3, 2007: NAACP Honors Congressman Conyers with 92nd Spingarn Medal
Association's highest honor bestowed on long-time public servant & champion for civil rights

Mar 30, 2007: Delegation Arrives in Paris to Join Black Frenchmen in Fight Against Oppression & Racial Disparities

Mar 20, 2007: NAACP Applauds Aims of National Math and Science Initiative

Mar 19, 2007: National Board of Directors Elects New Members to Help Guide NAACP

Mar 14, 2007: Statement from NAACP Board Chairman Julian Bond

Mar 2, 2007: NAACP & Red Cross Disaster Teams Assist Tornado Victims in Alabama and Georgia

Mar 2, 2007: NAACP Opposes Utah's Education Voucher Law, Seeks Reconsideration
Regulation will direct public funds to private education hindering spending in public schools

Mar 2, 2007: NAACP and ONE Campaign Announce Historic Alliance to Fight Global AIDS and Extreme Poverty in Africa

Feb 28, 2007: Eng Column Reveals Need to Address and End Underlying Racial Tension

Feb 27, 2007: Partnerships Established with NAACP, the National Urban League, and the Southern Poverty Law Center

Feb 23, 2007: Howard Draft Chosen to Head NAACP's Corporate Giving Efforts

Feb 9, 2007: NAACP Celebrates the Life of Dr. William Henry Waddell IV
Second oldest Buffalo Soldier dies at 98

Feb 7, 2007: NAACP 'It Stops with Me' Pledge Marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Feb 5, 2007: NAACP Salutes AT&T's Inclusive Actions in Major Financial Deal

Feb 5, 2007: NAACP Names Rev. Dr. Francys Johnson Southeast Region Director

Feb 5, 2007: Multi-Platinum Megastar LL Cool J to Host 38th NAACP Image Awards
Image Awards honorees include Bono, Bill Cosby and Soledad O'Brien

Feb 1, 2007: Elite University's Funding Initiatives Set Proper Tone in Advancing Education for All

Jan 31, 2007: First African American Appointed Clerk of U.S. House of Representatives

Jan 31, 2007: Elite University's Funding Initiatives Set Proper Tone in Advancing Education for All

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