World & Nation
The NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, will soon celebrate its 113th birthday, which its leaders say comes during a restructuring.
Jan. 20, 2022
Business
Leaders of the NAACP and American Airlines have met to discuss the civil rights group’s travel warning alleging discriminatory practices by the airline, but no resolution appears imminent.
Nov. 2, 2017
The NAACP on Wednesday said that it strongly opposes Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, terming the black jurist too “reactionary” to replace retiring Justice Thurgood Marshall and vowing to fight his Senate confirmation.
Aug. 1, 1991
Television
CBS and the NAACP are joining forces to develop scripted and unscripted series across all platforms.
July 16, 2020
President Bush declined an invitation to speak at the NAACP’s annual convention, the group said.
July 9, 2004
ON THURSDAY, PRESIDENT BUSH gave the sort of pedestrian speech to the NAACP that, but for a few obvious applause lines and anecdotes, could easily have been delivered to the Rotary Club or the AARP.
July 21, 2006
The NAACP did not violate the conditions of its tax-exempt status when its chairman gave a speech that criticized President Bush, according to a newly released letter from the Internal Revenue Service to the civil rights group.
Sept. 1, 2006
California
Alice Huffman, 84, cited health issues in her resignation letter to the executive board of the California Hawaii State Conference of the NAACP. She has held the post since 1999 and will step down Dec. 1.
Nov. 20, 2020
Less than a year after the NAACP issued a travel advisory against American Airlines in response to a series of incidents involving African American passengers, the civil rights group has lifted the warning, citing progress in bias training and other changes by the carrier.
July 17, 2018
Sports
Los Angeles NAACP President Leon Jenkins has resigned amid scrutiny surrounding the organization’s decision to give awards to disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling.
May 1, 2014