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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Usher accepted his award Saturday night, the superstar singer spoke about being thankful about the journey of his successful career that has lasted three decades. He reeled off several of his recent big moments including his sold-out...
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Greater Hartford NAACP launches initiative to curb gun violence
Gun violence has become a major issue in Hartford. Police say there have been nearly 30 homicides so far this year, but steps are being taken to address the ongoing problem. The Greater Hartford NAACP was at Unity Plaza on Barbour Street to kick off the first, “Wake Up Wednesdays,” an initiative that works to stop crime and gun violence…
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NAACP launches initiative to curb gun violence in Hartford
The NAACP has launched ‘Wake Up Wednesdays’, an initiative to be in the community to help address crime and gun violence in Hartford.
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Mississippi discriminates against Black residents with appointed judges, Justice Department says
The Justice Department says a new Mississippi law discriminates against residents of the majority-Black capital city of Jackson.
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NAACP Issues Travel Advisory for Florida, Claiming ‘All-Out Attack' on Black Americans
A leading civil rights organization has issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida after what it called an “all-out attack” on Black Americans and other groups with the passage of recent bills.
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The 2023 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees
The NAACP Awards will air live on BET in front of an audience for the first time since the pandemic.
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NAACP Calling for More Serious Charges for Teen Accused of Hanging a Noose
The Windham/Willimantic NAACP chapter is not happy with the way the state is treating a case of a noose being found in a Hebron high school. Last week a 17-year-old RHAM student was arrested, but the NAACP thinks the charges he faces are not enough. On Tuesday, that teenager was expected in court, but because he is under 18 all…
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NAACP Calls For Justice After Noose Found in High School
The Willimantic chapter of the NAACP say charges should be upgraded against a teen accused of putting a noose in RHAM High School earlier this month.