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NAACP Board Votes in Support of Same-Sex Marriage
Adam Lambert is such a tease. A mere 17 seconds of his video for "Never Close Our Eyes" and Twitter is exploding. I have to admit, I'm intrigued by the high concept video, with an odd sci-fi feel, not to mention a mild dose of irritation at the idea
By Carlos Santoscoy On Saturday, all but 2 NAACP board members voted in favor of a resolution endorsing gay marriage. One of the dissenters might have been the Rev. Keith Ratliff Sr., the board's most vociferous opponent of gay rights.
Saturday the Myrtle Beach NAACP held a vigil where they lit candles for Trayvon Martin and victims of violence. The event featured guest speakers from the community. But there were a lot of empty chairs at the rally, held at the Kingston Lake Center in
"The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic equality of all people," Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of the NAACP's board of directors, said in a statement. She added: "We have and will oppose efforts to codify
Saturday the Myrtle Beach NAACP held a vigil where they lit candles for Trayvon Martin and victims of violence. The event featured guest speakers from the community. But there were a lot of empty chairs at the rally, held at the Kingston Lake Center in
NAACP Board Backs Gay Marriage
Adam Lambert is such a tease. A mere 17 seconds of his video for "Never Close Our Eyes" and Twitter is exploding. I have to admit, I'm intrigued by the high concept video, with an odd sci-fi feel, not to mention a mild dose of irritation at the idea
When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church. But a recent poll showed a significant
(CNN) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday announced its backing of same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Barack Obama also expressed support for the issue.
The NAACP made waves on Saturday evening when its board of directors voted to support same-sex marriage, releasing a statement that "civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law" and citing the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution as a
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were recently mixed after being lower for most of the morning, capping a trading week that has seen declines for the key averages. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to announce a new $3 billion food security
NAACP Board Backs Gay Marriage
(CNN) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday announced its backing of same-sex marriage, more than a week after President Barack Obama also expressed support for the issue.
When President Obama spoke out in favor of same-sex marriage, some worried what effect this would have among his black supporters — particularly in terms of the traditionally conservative black church. But a recent poll showed a significant
(The Blaze/AP) — The NAACP, an African-American civil rights organization, passed a resolution on Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law." The National
The NAACP has passed a resolution supporting marriage equality. “Civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law,” says NAACP president Benjamin Todd Jealous. As the Facebook IPO fizzled (funny how a magic $100 billion appearing is a fizzle),
Saturday the Myrtle Beach NAACP held a vigil where they lit candles for Trayvon Martin and victims of violence. The event featured guest speakers from the community. But there were a lot of empty chairs at the rally, held at the Kingston Lake Center in
NAACP Image Awards honor Viola Davis, Jennifer Hudson, BET talent
Cincinnati Councilman Chris Smitherman is not violating Ohio Ethics Law by simultaneously holding a council seat and the local presidency of the NAACP. "This office will not be requesting an advisory opinion from the Ohio Ethics Commission," Taylor
Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo singing the Dianna Ross classic "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" at the 2012 NAACP Image Awards.
18, 2012 05:29 PM AP LOS ANGELES — "The Help" collected three prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, including top actress honors for Viola Davis, the supporting actress prize for Octavia Spencer and outstanding motion picture.
Over the years, the NAACP has fought "to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination." Wicomico County NAACP Branch is a member of the National NAACP.
The Help swept the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards with wins for Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.