Colin Kaepernick Honored by Bar Association
April 3, 2025
The John Langston Bar Association honored former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick during their 48th Annual Installation and Awards Gala.
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Black America Braces for Impact as Trump’s Tariffs Land
March 9, 2025
Gas prices are also likely to surge as Canada, the country’s largest crude oil supplier, is hit with tariffs. Low-income families, already struggling with inflation, will bear the brunt of these increases.
Community Mourns Passing of Ernestine Butler
January 29, 2025
The interesting and active life of Ernestine Butler came to a close on Dec. 29, after 92 years of dedication to God, family and community.
Community Mourns Passing of Laura Pearl Teasley Farwell
November 20, 2024
Laura Pearl Teasley Farwell, a devoted church member and beloved educator, passed away on Oct. 27 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 100 years old.
Marlon Wayans Leads Mental Health Conversation for Black Community
October 2, 2024
Recently, actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Marlon Wayans riveted a captive audience as the keynote speaker for the Hollywood & Mind “Spotlight on Hollywood, Black Representation and Mental Health” event at the NAACP Screening Room.
U.S. Navy Exonerates Black WWII Sailors Convicted After Port Chicago Explosion
July 20, 2024
On July 17, 1944, during World War II, a massive explosion at a munition’s pier in Port Chicago, California, detonated over 4,600 tons of ammunition on a cargo ship. The blast killed 320 people, predominantly Black sailors, and injured around 400 others.
NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Reconsider Florida Colleges Amid DEI Funding Controversy
March 11, 2024
NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson has called on Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in Florida.
NAACP Celebrates 55th Image Awards Nominees – A Star-Studded Affair
February 27, 2024
The NAACP honored the outstanding achievements of nominees for the 55th NAACP Image Awards across various entertainment mediums, including film, television, music, literature, and podcasts, during its Nominees Brunch held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Feb. 25.
Los Angeles City Council Declares Shirley Weber Day
February 22, 2024
On Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, the Los Angeles City Council honored California’s first Black Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley N. Weber, with a heartfelt gesture of appreciation.
My Fight for Democracy Is Guided by the NAACP’s Enduring Legacy
January 25, 2024
The NAACP’s commitment to justice and equality has been a constant influence, shaping Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s perspective on democracy and inspiring her to champion these principles at every stage of her career.
California/Hawaii NAACP – Dismantling Racism and Disrupting Inequality
December 21, 2023
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862–1931), a Black investigative journalist, women’s rights activist, and civil rights advocate, is renowned for her campaign against lynching. Wells-Barnett was instrumental in shaping public opinion against lynching through her newspaper editorials, pamphlets, clubs, and lecture tours across the northern United States. Wells held the position of secretary in the Afro-American Council, where she led its anti-lynching bureau. Her efforts paved the way for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) anti-lynching campaign. Following the racial violence of the 1908 Springfield massacre in Illinois, the NAACP was founded on Feb. 12, 1909. The organization
Blacks in Alabama Gain Congressional Seat After Lawsuit Prompts Redrawn Map
November 2, 2023
Last week, a trio of federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama after almost two years of protracted skirmishes in state, federal and US Supreme courts.
Top Teens – Ladera Heights Chapter Welcomes Special Guest
November 2, 2023
Top Teens of America is a national organization for teens, 13 to 17 years old. Top Teens of America is under the auspices of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. The national program’s focus for the teens include Senior Citizens, Status of Women, Community Beautification, Community Partnership, March of Dimes, Sickle Cell, National Council of Negro Women and United Negro College Fund.
NAACP Demands Investigation Into San Bernardino City Council Meeting Hate Incident
October 26, 2023
The San Bernardino Branch of the NAACP is calling on the City of San Bernardino to investigate a racial incident that occurred last week.
Claremont Graduate University Signs the NAACP’s Diversity Pledge
September 14, 2023
Claremont Graduate University has signed the NAACP’s Diversity No Matter What pledge for higher education, underscoring its commitment to inclusivity in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on college admissions.